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Christian Nicolussi covers rugby league for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Gallen, Souths and big hits: Graham reflects on career after calling time

Gallen, Souths and big hits: Graham reflects on career after calling time

Retiring Shark Wade Graham was former PM Scott Morrison’s favourite player, was once wooed by Souths, and somehow survived a monster shot from Frank Pritchard.

  • by Christian Nicolussi

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‘That was a little potshot’: Reynolds fires back at Souths over Ilias claim

‘That was a little potshot’: Reynolds fires back at Souths over Ilias claim

Jason Demetriou claimed last week Adam Reynolds’ No.7 replacement Lachlan Ilias will be the best halfback Souths have had in a long time.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Tiz the reason: McDonald hungry for winners – and a Caufield Cup

Tiz the reason: McDonald hungry for winners – and a Caufield Cup

James McDonald, who continues to strip fitter with each meeting after a long and well-deserved spell, has plenty of goals he wants to work through this season.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Expert breakdown of NRL round 24 matches
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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
‘This is not goodbye’: Sam Burgess to quit Souths for Super League
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NRL 2023

‘This is not goodbye’: Sam Burgess to quit Souths for Super League

South Sydney’s inspirational Englishman Sam Burgess will quit the club at the end of the year to coach Warrington in the Super League.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
State chiefs outline push for $15m funding boost from head office

State chiefs outline push for $15m funding boost from head office

The NSWRL and QRL briefed club chiefs about the reasons behind their push for an extra $15m from the ARLC, and explained why they will not support a national reserve grade competition.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
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My brother’s keeper: Manly players loved seeing Jake Trbojevic see red

My brother’s keeper: Manly players loved seeing Jake Trbojevic see red

It was not quite Brett Stewart rushing in to defend Glenn during the Battle of Brookvale, but Manly players loved seeing Jake Trbojevic stick up for Ben.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
NRL confirm Tigers, Dragons dudded, and explains why Jarome Luai avoided bin

NRL confirm Tigers, Dragons dudded, and explains why Jarome Luai avoided bin

It was a busy Monday for NRL head of elite competitions Graham Annesley – and Dragons and Tigers fans did not like what he had to say.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Burgess faces season-ending ban as prop shortage leaves Souths sweating

Burgess faces season-ending ban as prop shortage leaves Souths sweating

South Sydney will sweat scans on Jai Arrow’s back as the Bunnies face a big man shortage with English star Tom Burgess likely sidelined for the rest of their finals bid.

  • by Dan Walsh and Christian Nicolussi
Many Pappy returns: Storm No.1 survives first game back in 384 days

Many Pappy returns: Storm No.1 survives first game back in 384 days

Ryan Papenhuyzen was busy in his comeback game for the Sunshine Coast Falcons – and had some heavyweight NRL support in the crowd.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
‘This whole year has been surreal’: The quiet rookie making a big noise at Tigers

‘This whole year has been surreal’: The quiet rookie making a big noise at Tigers

Jahream Bula is the best thing to happen to Wests Tigers this year – but what do the fans really know about the young No.1?

  • by Christian Nicolussi