Opinion
NRL 2023
Wests Tigers financial shortfall covered for now … but that may not always be the case
The NRL joint venture club will ride out a series of payouts that hit the 2023 bottom line.
- by Roy Masters
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The man Bob Hawke turned to on his deathbed
Former Labor Party minister John Brown’s new book details behind-the-scenes stories of major figures from the era.
- by Roy Masters
‘None of us have ever played the Olympics’: Cummins’ joy as Indian dollars secure cricket’s spot in LA
Ultimately it was money, and the prospect of Indian broadcast rights swelling revenue for the LA games by something in the region of US$200 million, that ensured cricket’s passage to the Olympics
- by Daniel Brettig, Greg Baum, Roy Masters and Carla Jaeger
Analysis
NRL grand final
Panthers refuse to lose in greatest grand final ever
The most overused word in rugby league, “unbelievable”, along with journalism’s new favourite, “a game for the ages”, should be retired and used exclusively for the 2023 decider.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
NRL grand final
Men for all seasons: Why Penrith and Brisbane are top of the NRL tree
More than any other sides, the two teams fighting for the premiership on Sunday have benefited from and adapted to changes in the modern game.
- by Roy Masters
Inside the deal that brought Reynolds - and maybe a premiership - to Brisbane
The story of how South Sydney’s grand final-winning playmaker Adam Reynolds came to Brisbane is a touching tale of old-school football loyalties.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
NRL 2023
Rise of the robots: Only unpredictability can prevent most predictable of grand finals
The Storm and Warriors will need something out of the box to advance to the decider. The former can look to their 2016 grand final conquerors for inspiration.
- by Roy Masters
Where rugby imitates life: Eddie’s guide to the World Cup teams
The Wallabies coach believes cultural traits transform to on-field performance.
- by Roy Masters
Opinion
NRL 2023
Who coaches the coaches? Why lack of depth starts at the top
Many fans are wondering where the NRL will get the players for an expanded competition. The question they should be asking is: where will they get the coaches to coach those players?
- by Roy Masters
How the Wests Tigers would love to have Artie and Tommy playing today
As the Wests Tigers find themselves involved in yet more turmoil with the departure of Tim Sheens, the joint venture will honour one of their greatest on Saturday.
- by Roy Masters
Bush whacked: League’s fight for survival
Rugby league is facing challenges in country NSW due to a lack of participation, funding and an aggressive approach by the AFL.
- by Roy Masters