Agreement reached: NRL and players set to end long-running CBA war
After 21 months of often hostile negotiations, the NRL and its players are ready to sign off on a new collective bargaining agreement.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
Latest
Pay war could end in days after ‘positive’ NRL-RLPA meeting
For the first time in months, the NRL and the players’ union are back at the negotiating table, raising hopes a deal could be imminent.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Roosters’ poor season set to cost Tedesco Test jumper, says Gould
Phil Gould believes Mal Meninga should overlook James Tedesco for the end-of-year Tests, and suggested the Rabbitohs move Latrell Mitchell into the centres.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Long-time Tigers recruiter McDonnell could shift to Sea Eagles
In just a matter of months, the Wests Tigers and Manly Sea Eagles could swap recruitment managers.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
NRL 2023
Expert breakdown of NRL round 24 matches
There’s just four rounds remaining in the regular season, and round 24 kicks off with Manly’s campaign going on the line when they face the NRL’s toughest test.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko
‘I was close to going to the Bulldogs’: Why Holbrook said no to Gus
Justin Holbrook, a man in demand since his shock sacking at the Titans, had to knock back Phil Gould before securing his next coaching job.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Tale of two Tszyus as Nikita tries to outdo older brother
Tim Tszyu needed just four rounds to defeat Jack Brubaker. Now Nikita Tszyu is trying to finish him off even quicker.
- by Adrian Proszenko
League World Cup pushed back, Kangaroos tours to return
The Kangaroos will need to wait until 2026 to defend the World Cup, while the women will soon have a FIFA-style stand-alone tournament.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘I would probably celebrate it as well’: Moses weighs into Storm ‘premiership’ party
As he prepares to welcome back halves partner Dylan Brown, Mitchell Moses speaks about the Storm’s decision to parade the 2009 trophy “win” at last week’s game.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Perth and Adelaide looking to steal Magic Round from Brisbane
Brisbane has been the only home for Magic Round since its inception, but that could change after interest from Perth and Adelaide.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Panthers 28 Sharks 0
Match report
McInnes breaks NRL tackling record as Panthers shut out Sharks
Back-rower Cameron McInnes made 84 tackles against the premiers on Saturday night, smashing the previous record by 10. It was as good as it got for Cronulla.
- by Adrian Proszenko