Australia
From man of the match to NSW outcast – but Origin is last thing on Cody Walker’s mind
In the last Origin match, the Souths star was the best player on the field. But on the cusp of a milestone game, he knows his odds of suiting up this year are long.
- by Adam Pengilly
Latest
‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Phil Gould to challenge $20,000 fine over television rant
The Bulldogs football boss has engaged a lawyer and will fight the NRL’s sanction for comments he made about the game. But why is he in trouble in the first place?
- by Adam Pengilly
‘Small ball’ and a rugby league revolution: Are the Bulldogs back?
Many thought they were mad for recruiting a bunch of small, multi-skilled players. But were Phil Gould and Cameron Ciraldo ahead of the game?
- by Adam Pengilly
‘This can’t happen again’: Titmuss died after ‘inappropriate’ training session
A coroner has handed down his findings into the death of the former Manly rugby league player, with the Sea Eagles boss vowing it must never be repeated.
- by Adam Pengilly
South Sydney settle on length of Dodd deal - without star speaking to coaching staff
The St Helens halfback will arrive in Australia as one of the Rabbitohs’ highest-profile recruits in years - and there has been a huge show of faith from the embattled club.
- by Adam Pengilly
Phil Gould fined $20,000 over television rant
The NRL has sanctioned the high-profile television commentator after he labelled the game “stupid” in a rant about rules interpretations.
- by Adam Pengilly
Analysis
NRL 2024
Is Russell Crowe still the top dog at the Rabbitohs?
For almost two decades, Crowe has generally had the final say on all matters South Sydney. But Jason Demetriou’s sacking shows times might be changing.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Three extraordinary events signal the end of ‘she’ll be right’ era
This week was something of a king tide in the realms of concussion-in-sport news, headed by a heartfelt plea from rugby league great Wally Lewis.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Nudie runs, no sleep and chilli eating: What really happens at NRL training sessions
It’s long been accepted that players are pushed to breaking point to separate the mentally fragile players from the game’s most resilient athletes - but it’s a fine line.
- by Michael Chammas
'It was a tough initiation for him'
In this excerpt from a 1990 documentary, rugby union convert Matthew Ridge gets a warm welcome to the-then NSWRL with Manly.
Opinion
NRL 2024
How Dragons have gone from bunnies to bullies in Flanagan’s new era
Even if the Roosters beat St George Illawarra on Anzac Day, they will wake up sore on Friday morning. It’s a large reason why the Dragons looked to have turned the corner.
- by Andrew Johns