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'Awful': Raiders forward suffers mid-game seizure
'Awful': Raiders forward suffers mid-game seizure
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Eels injury crisis deepens in win over Cowboys
Parramatta's injury crisis has worsened with new recruit Joe Ofahengaue's debut lasting just 10 minutes before he became the latest Eel to be struck down.
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Training mishap sends Origin injury scare through Blues camp
NSW giant Payne Haas has sent an injury scare through Blues camp after rolling his ankle in a training mishap.
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Legends grill De Belin over 'dangerous' act in loss
St George Illawarra Dragons captain Jack De Belin will be sweating on the match review committee's decision on Friday morning after he was sin binned in the first half of his side's loss to the Dolphins.
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Haas' emotional call with jailed mother ahead of State of Origin
Payne Haas has revealed he shared his selection for NSW with his jailed mother on Sunday not long after NSW coach Brad Fittler rang to tell him he had made the Blues squad.
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Nervous wait for Dolphins players after fiery tactics against old team
Dolphins forwards Kaufusi and Bromwich face a nervous wait for the match review committee after both were put on report in a fiery clash against their old side, the Storm.
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Dragons end nightmare week with fairytale finish
Only three days after their coach was sacked, the Dragons have clinched a thrilling last-second victory over the Roosters after a miraculous last-ditch play.
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Eels $6m man opens up on 'special' new deal
Mitchell Moses put in a flawless performance with the boot and had four try assists in Parramatta's 36-16 win over South Sydney at Allianz Stadium.
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Legends, Kevvie puzzled by denied tries in Panthers win
Nathan Cleary added another point to his tally with a field goal at full-time to seal a 15-4 victory for the Panthers.
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Maroons rocked by star's shock retirement on eve of State of Origin
Queensland enforcer Josh Papalii has retired from State of Origin on the eve of the 2023 series.
NRL
Panthers star opens brewery as part of Penrith manufacturing revival
A manufacturing revival is underway in Sydney's west with an unlikely star at the helm of one of the businesses.
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Fiery Raider's explanation after punching Eels star
Raiders backrower Hudson Young has defended the actions of his teammate Corey Horsburgh after he was sent to the sin bin for striking Eels lock Ryan Matterson.
NRL
'Disgusting' Roosters loss compounded by horror injury toll
Sydney Roosters shocking 48-4 loss to the Penrith Panthers has been compounded by a number of injury concerns that hit the club in a physical clash.
NRL
Skipper's scathing review after Dogs' 'unacceptable' showing
Bulldogs captain Reed Mahoney has unleashed on his team after what he described as an "unacceptable" showing against the Warriors.
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Broncos gun avoids sanction after 'totally wrong' sin bin call
Brisbane Broncos lock Patrick Carrigan has avoided sanction from the NRL after he was sent to the sin bin for a hip-drop tackle in his side's 24-16 loss to the Storm.
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Scary scenes as Bronco stretchered off in neck brace in Storm win
Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds could face a stint on the sidelines after suffering an injury in a controversial scenario against the Storm.
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NRL star Nicho Hynes' mum to walk free after sons' support
Julie Hynes is set to walk free from court, trading her jumpsuit for the clothes handpicked by her Dally M Medallist son.
Sydney
Star 'ringing around' as Dragons brace for exodus
St George Illawarra's troubles could cost the club a couple of its biggest stars.
NRL
NRL star Nicho Hynes' mum to be released from jail, to live with him
Julie Hynes, 50, was taken into custody in February after a jury found her guilty of drug supply when a family friend died of a heroin overdose at her NSW home in 2021.
courts
Cowboys outgun Roosters in major upset
Welcome to Wide World of Sports' LIVE coverage of NRL Magic Round Sunday. Three games today, starting with the Tigers v Dragons.
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Allianz Stadium concert cap increase could allow Sydney to host Beyoncé
The New South Wales government is hoping to end the cap on concerts at Allianz Stadium meaning Sydney could "potentially" host Beyoncé.
Sydney
Tigers clinch upset of the season as Brooks dazzles
Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks was the star of the show in his side's remarkable victory over the Penrith Panthers in Bathurst on Saturday night.
NRL
Pictures of the week: Lego's top model makers show off royal tribute
To celebrate King Charles III's Coronation, the resort's team of model makers, including chief model maker Paula Laughton, have built a selection of royal miniature models.
World
'Dirty': Sharks fume as NRL hits Nanai with lengthy ban
North Queensland's Jeremiah Nanai is facing a long stint on the sideline after being charged by the match review committee.
NRL
Nine announces ground-breaking broadcast deal for NRLW
The NRLW will enter a brand new era this season after the announcement of a ground-breaking broadcast deal for the competition.
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Cowboys win thriller despite 'stupid' star's 'brain explosion'
The Cowboys winger was sin binned for a late hit on Newcastle Knights centre Dane Gagai which was described as 'stupid' by experts.
NRL
Defeated Eels sweating after Test prop's horrible injury
The Eels are reeling after slumping to their fifth defeat of the season and losing representative front-rower Reagan Campbell-Gillard to injury in agonising scenes.
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Kurtley Beale fights allegations of sexually assaulting woman at Bondi bar
Rugby union player Kurtley Beale's legal team has received the brief of evidence against him as he prepares to fight sexual assault charges.
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Young star axed in ruthless Roosters shake-up
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has brutally swung the axe on young halfback Sam Walker ahead of Anzac Day.
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'Tie his hair up': 'Ridiculous' penalty blasted
Tyson Frizell and Adam O'Brien were strong in their post-game comments about a hair pulling penalty.
NRL
Star's 'stupid' hit puzzles Bellamy in Storm loss
The Melbourne Storm have been left to rue an undisciplined outing after having two players sin binned in a brutal encounter against the Manly Sea Eagles.
NRL
Sports betting company hit with record fine for breaching regulations
Betr has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for breaching NSW law.
Fines
Bulldogs star out for months after training-ground injury
Gun recruit Viliame Kikau is heading for surgery after tearing a pectoral muscle at training.
NRL
Former Manly star charged with possession of cocaine
Brett Stewart has been charged with possession of an illegal drug after police allegedly caught him with cocaine in Manly last month.
Sydney
Raiders win marred by gun's gruesome injury
A contentious penalty marred a courageous Canberra victory as the Raiders upset the Broncos 20-14 at Suncorp Stadium.
NRL
'Disappointed' Dolphins rue costly new rule
Jarrod Wallace will miss the Dolphins' round seven clash with South Sydney after he was deemed to have suffered a category one concussion.
NRL
Tigers 'deeply sorry' for botched Anzac Round jersey
The Wests Tigers have apologised for the botched release of a commemorative jersey to mark this weekend's Anzac Round, announcing that the jersey would be re-designed.
NRLTigers Anzac Round jersey sparks outrage
Wests Tigers are copping a hammering after releasing a jersey for their Anzac Round clash featuring US soldiers.
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Star axed in another desperate Tigers shake-up
One of Canterbury's many casualties from round five was young forward Franklin Pele.
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Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere
Jurors in Jarryd Hayne's third trial over sexual assault allegations have been asked to push forward after 17 hours of discussions failed to bring about a unanimous verdict.
courts
Star Dog's 'clutch' play steals epic golden point win
A Matt Burton field goal from a difficult position lifted the Bulldogs to an enthralling 15-14 victory over the Cowboys in golden point on Sunday night.
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Bennett 'saying a few prayers' after Milford blow
Wayne Bennett's men copped their first drubbing on Saturday night, suffering a 38-12 thrashing at the hands of the lowly Dragons in Wollongong.
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