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NRL 2023
‘Opportunity from the gods’: V’landys to attend White House as guest of Albanese
The ARLC chairman will attend a glamorous state dinner alongside some of America’s most powerful and influential people ahead of the NRL’s push into the United States.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
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Roosters’ star recruit in UK hospital after infection spreads to brain
The English winger has been in hospital for over a week after suffering headaches and swelling to his face that resulted in one of his eyes closing.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
Analysis
NRL player movements
Why mystery surrounds Papenhuyzen link to Storm’s rivals
The Melbourne star has been secretly floated to at least one other club as a potential recruit, but the Storm say he is going nowhere.
- by Danny Weidler
Golden opportunity goes begging for stray Foxx
The Canterbury star was meant to have a high-level meeting with ARL Commission chairman V’landys just days before he was involved in a brawl at the Koori Knockout on the Central Coast.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
NRL 2023
In the Dog house: Concerns grow for Addo-Carr’s future after brawl
Josh Addo-Carr is on the nose with some at Canterbury. There is a mixed view of him at every level of the club – from the board to the playing group.
- by Danny Weidler
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NRL 2023
NRL confirms Addo-Carr ban after Kangaroos call-up for Edwards
Josh Addo-Carr has been stood down for two Test matches after a brawl during the Koori Knockout, opening the door for Dylan Edwards to play in the Pacific Championships.
- by Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Adam Pengilly
Analysis
NRL 2023
Campaign to bring Laurie Daley back to lead Blues
Allies of Origin great Laurie Daley have been contacting influential figures to start privately and publicly supporting him to replace Brad Fittler.
- by Danny Weidler
Analysis
NRL 2023
If Freddy wants me for Origin, I’ll be there: Gould
The godfather of the NSW Blues is ready to return to the interstate arena as an advisor – but only if Blues coach Brad Fittler is keen.
- by Danny Weidler
Tigers reach out to Cheika, defer decision on GM until after review
The Tigers have made inquiries with the former Wallabies coach about potentially joining the club as more off-season upheaval looms at the club.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
Analysis
NRL off-field behaviour
Graveyard shift: Kent works at funeral home while waiting for court return
The divisive media figure has found a new line of work as News Corp considers whether he will be replaced as a full-time TV host.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
NRL 2023
Why agendas have crept into Bulldogs’ wrestling drama
Cameron Ciraldo’s training methods have been in the spotlight, but it wasn’t the coach who prescribed the now infamous “wrestle” penalty at the Bulldogs.
- by Danny Weidler