‘He’ll learn from it’: Souths coach says benched half won’t be scarred
Lachlan Ilias watched the bulk of the contest from the sideline on Thursday night after being sensationally removed from the fray as St George Illawarra ran riot.
- by Caden Helmers
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Dragons 32 Rabbitohs 12
Dragons turn back the clock as opening blitz stuns Souths
St George Illawarra’s scoreless second half took some zip out of the contest, but they move into the top eight for the first time since round two.
- by Caden Helmers
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Why are the Knights rusting away in Steel City?
Adam O’Brien is confident the Knights can eventually resolve issues that have been ingrained for “close to two decades”.
- by Caden Helmers
All you need to know about the Socceroos and the World Cup
The Socceroos have taken the long road but they are bound for Qatar 2022 after a stirring penalty shootout triumph in the tournament’s penultimate play-off match.
- by Caden Helmers
‘Quick to forget’: Luai and Cleary keen to silence critics
Jarome Luai says he was amused by the criticism of the NSW side after the defeat in the series opener and is looking forward to hitting back in game two.
- by Caden Helmers
Knights 6 Panthers 42
Flattered Ciraldo coy on future after Panthers trounce Knights on his watch
Nathan Cleary was back to his best in Newcastle on Sunday having come under fire after NSW’s narrow loss in the State of Origin opener.
- by Caden Helmers
Panthers prop Fisher-Harris flying towards Kiwis Test recall
James Fisher-Harris is “taking nothing for granted” as he chases a spot in New Zealand’s squad for their first Test since 2019 later this month.
- by Caden Helmers
‘No talent required’: The secret to Queensland’s Origin I victory
They are the moments that fans don’t always notice - the one-percent plays that require zero skill but plenty of heart. And Queensland coach Billy Slater knows them better than anyone.
- by Caden Helmers
‘I’ve got my reality check’: Cleary shoulders blame for Blues loss
The NSW No.7 says he has to be more like Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans in owning the big moments, vowing to help the Blues rewrite 17 years of Origin history.
- by Caden Helmers and Adam Pengilly
Analysis
NRL Round 14 previews: Experts analyse the head-to-head match-ups
We’re back to a full deck for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend with the round kicking off on Friday when the Cowboys host the Dragons.
- by Phil Lutton, Christian Nicolussi, Adam Pengilly and Caden Helmers
Fittler to seek referees’ boss as he pinpoints reason for loss
The Blues will head to Perth trying to save the State of Origin series and coach Brad Fittler wants some answers from referees boss Jared Maxwell after Wednesday’s six-point loss.
- by Caden Helmers