Hangover alert with Cleary hellbent on perfect Panthers claiming missing trophy – as injured star makes late bid to play

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Nathan Cleary admits last year’s World Club Challenge loss left Penrith with a hangover that impacted their start to the NRL season, but the premiers are out to right the wrongs in 2024. And Jarome Luai insists he could return early from his shoulder injury for the clash with Wigan on February 25 (AEDT), when […]

Razor is gone, but underestimate Penney’s Crusaders at your peril – and the open spot that could determine their fate

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It has been widely said by many cheeky Kiwi fans that Aussie teams play second fiddle to New Zealand in Super Rugby Pacific. While it seems to be the case at present, it omits one key fact: whether you are an Australian, New Zealand, Fijian or a Pacific side, since 2017 we have all been […]

UCL Preview: Haaland set to wreak havoc, Real’s Jude issues and Kane turns Bayern into Spurs

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Close your eyes and you can hear Handl’s Zadok the Priest playing in the back of your mind. The UEFA Champions League is back after its winter hiatus, and the much-anticipated knockout stages are upon us. The groups threw up a host of shocks, leaving this week’s first Round of 16 clashes with some interesting […]

‘We’re hoping to put on a 2021-like display’: Manly stars looking to go back to the future under Seibold

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There’s a bit of a 2021 vibe around the place at Brookvale Oval. Not just in that the Sea Eagles are confident, as confident as they have been since their last top four finish, but also in the style of footy that they are committed to this time around. Last year started in the same […]

Predicting the 2024 NRL season – Panthers’ era over, Dragons to get spoon, Cowboys rising – and the stars under most pressure

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Rugby league kicking off in Las Vegas. The New Zealand Warriors finishing in the top four. Luke Brooks lining up for the Manly Sea Eagles. It’s enough to give Nostradamus a headache. And with another NRL season fast approaching, here’s how things will play out in 2024. Premiers: Melbourne Storm History would suggest Penrith. Strength […]