‘Close to retiring’: How Barnett battled back from spinal surgery for a Blues debut
Playing State of Origin was the last thing on the mind of Mitchell Barnett after two serious neck operations.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Soldier, labourer, gold diggers: who are the married couple accused of spying for Russia?
It was gold Kira Korolev was obsessed with, filling her YouTube channel with footage of her never-ending search for a few glimmering flecks.
- by Angus Thompson, Cloe Read, Cameron Atfield and Adrian Proszenko
‘All the attributes of a successful coach’: Eddie Jones backs Ryles’ Eels appointment
After working with Jason Ryles during recent rugby campaigns, the former Wallabies coach believes Parramatta are onto a winner with their new mentor.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Blues brothers: Crichton siblings face off as NSW pumps up the volume
Stephen and Christian Crichton, despite both enjoying NRL stints at Penrith and Canterbury, had never played with or against each other. That changed on Thursday.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Unheralded civil case’: Text from Topine’s father to Bulldogs
Lawyers for former NRL player Jackson Topine and the Canterbury Bulldogs have appeared together in court for the first time.
- by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
How Nicho Hynes saved a life with compassionate act
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes helped talk down a man from a bridge in Sydney on the weekend.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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How the Bulldogs will fight Topine’s ‘hopelessly embarrassing’ $4 million lawsuit
Canterbury will allege the wrestling session at the centre of the unprecedented civil case lasted no more than six minutes and it’s a common measure across the NRL.
- by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
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Golden touch: Burton and DCE step up to boot Bulldogs and Sea Eagles to victories
For the second week in a row, Matt Burton has kicked the match-winning field goal. And in the day’s late game, Daly Cherry-Evans followed suit with a clutch kick to lift Manly into the top eight.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Panthers part ways with Taylan May after confidential settlement
After a series of off-field dramas, 22-year-old centre Taylan May has played his last game for the three-time premiers.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
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Twelve years removed from the NRL, Brian Smith makes shock bid to return as Eels coach
Just when you thought you knew all the candidates in the mix for the Parramatta job, a man who first coached in 1984 has entered the race.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Sharks demand explanation for four-tackle set in costly defeat
Cronulla’s loss to the Titans on Friday was overshadowed by a refereeing mistake and a controversial denied try.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Billie Eder and Dan Walsh