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NRL 2023
Wests Tigers’ next big call: Is Robbie Farah ready to become the general manager?
On the surface it seems ambitious to catapult a recently retired player into the role, but there are very few that have the street smarts and nous that Farah possesses.
- by Michael Chammas
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‘We don’t think it is an error’: Tigers call time on Sheens but refuse to call appointment a mistake
After a horror first season back in charge, Wests Tigers announced Tim Sheens won’t be coach next year and that he will not return to his previous role as general manager.
- by Michael Chammas and Adam Pengilly
Bulldogs star Pangai jnr to quit NRL, Haas signs $3.6m mega deal at Broncos
Tevita Pangai jnr has decided to walk away from a $750,000 deal at the Bulldogs next season, while Payne Haas has committed to the biggest deal in Broncos history.
- by Danny Weidler, Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
Manly’s Schuster experiment set to end, Roosters star Manu not interested in bidding war
While Josh Schuster has shown patches of brilliance, he has failed to make the impression required to hold on to the club’s No.6 jersey.
- by Michael Chammas
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The clause that could see Luai ink multi-million dollar extension with Panthers
Luai’s axed agent has told the Panthers he would waive the 90-day termination clause if the club strikes a deal directly with the No.6.
- by Michael Chammas
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Push on for rebel junior league to combat NRL’s tackling and competition ban
A rebel organisation featuring children of current NRL players and coaches is planning a season-long competition which, if successful, could have a huge impact on NSWRL and NRL participation numbers.
- by Michael Chammas
‘I call her my stepsister’: How a Matilda terrorised an NRL star
The Newcastle halfback and the Matildas star were once inseparable. Hastings’ father Kevin, a legend of the Sydney Roosters, used to date Foord’s mother Simone.
- by Michael Chammas
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Rabbitohs prepare for life without Burgess, NRL move to lock in Auckland Origin
South Sydney is aware of interest in Sam Burgess and are preparing to be without the 2014 premiership-winner next year.
- by Michael Chammas
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Knights assure O’Brien he will coach in 2024 after Holbrook meeting exposed
Adam O’Brien learnt of a meeting last week between a Newcastle official and the sacked Gold Coast Titans coach.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
Dally M boycott threat: NRL stars up the ante in industrial dispute
Twenty years after Craig Gower was denied the medal after players protested over improved pay and conditions, is history about to repeat?
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
Boost for Roosters as Walker cleared to return after ACL test
The Sydney Roosters halfback was sent to Townsville with the club’s team physio to see an ACL specialist after straining the ligament earlier in the year.
- by Michael Chammas