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Christian Nicolussi covers rugby league for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Cameron Munster to miss entire Origin series

Cameron Munster to miss entire Origin series

Scans have confirmed the Storm superstar will join Nathan Cleary, Tom Trbojevic and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui on the sidelines for the showpiece series.

  • by Adam Pengilly and Christian Nicolussi

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Why Origin’s the only thing that could sink the Sharks

Why Origin’s the only thing that could sink the Sharks

Will the interstate series pump the brakes on Cronulla’s red-hot run? And why Billy Slater was already concerned about Cameron Munster before he broke down.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Panthers refuse to use May as an excuse for shock Warriors loss

Panthers refuse to use May as an excuse for shock Warriors loss

The Warriors were walking wounded at one point, out of form and without Shaun Johnson, only to roll the reigning premiers in a gutsy Magic Round upset for the ages.

  • by Dan Walsh and Christian Nicolussi
It’s Burns’ night as Cowboys turn up heat on Souths
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NRL 2024

It’s Burns’ night as Cowboys turn up heat on Souths

This time last season, the Rabbitohs were riding high on top of the table. Twelve months later, they’re wondering where their next win will come from after a defeat to the struggling Cowboys.

  • by Phil Mitchell and Christian Nicolussi
‘It’s a try every day of the week’: Hasler fury as ‘crazy’ bunker call costs Titans

‘It’s a try every day of the week’: Hasler fury as ‘crazy’ bunker call costs Titans

The Gold Coast coach did not hold back after his side was denied a crucial late try in a 28-24 loss to Newcastle at Suncorp Stadium.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
In the running: Is marathon man Edwards finally on track to crack Origin?

In the running: Is marathon man Edwards finally on track to crack Origin?

It’s been a long road from the bush town of Dorrigo to the top of the NRL for Dylan Edwards. But the friends, family and former teammates who were there at the start have enjoyed every step.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
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‘If Souths are in good shape, league is in good shape’: Bennett finally confirms Rabbitohs return

‘If Souths are in good shape, league is in good shape’: Bennett finally confirms Rabbitohs return

Wayne Bennett is set to seal his South Sydney second coming with club officials on Monday.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Panthers star arrested over alleged domestic violence incident

Panthers star arrested over alleged domestic violence incident

Penrith star Taylan May has been charged over a domestic violence incident in which he allegedly punched a woman in the face.

  • by Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi and Sally Rawsthorne
Brave Raiders climb off canvas to beat Bulldogs
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Brave Raiders climb off canvas to beat Bulldogs

Canberra went down to 11 men but fought back to score a 24-20 win over an error-prone Canterbury at Magic Round.

  • by Paul Zalunardo and Christian Nicolussi
‘I’ve been a scallywag’: Wighton knows he’s lucky to reach milestone

‘I’ve been a scallywag’: Wighton knows he’s lucky to reach milestone

As he plays his 250th NRL game, Jack Wighton has enough self-awareness to know his career could have come to an end on more than one occasion.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Moses set to be overlooked for Blues as Koroisau battles ‘strange’ injury
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NRL 2024

Moses set to be overlooked for Blues as Koroisau battles ‘strange’ injury

The Eels halfback will run out of time to prove his fitness before the Origin series opener, while Tigers hooker Koroisau is hoping a rare hip injury doesn’t cruel his Blues’ aspirations.

  • by Christian Nicolussi