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Christian Nicolussi covers rugby league for The Sydney Morning Herald.

‘Most versatile sports commentator Australia has produced’: Hadley hails Morrow

‘Most versatile sports commentator Australia has produced’: Hadley hails Morrow

Ray Hadley paid the ultimate tribute to friend David Morrow after it was announced he would be inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame.

  • by Christian Nicolussi

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‘All the attributes of a successful coach’: Eddie Jones backs Ryles’ Eels appointment

‘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
How suspended Waerea-Hargreaves almost cruelled Watson’s Origin hopes

How suspended Waerea-Hargreaves almost cruelled Watson’s Origin hopes

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been hit with a four-match ban for a careless high tackle – and he almost ended Connor Watson’s hopes of playing in Origin III.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Cleary’s Penrith to spearhead Las Vegas quadruple-header in 2025

Cleary’s Penrith to spearhead Las Vegas quadruple-header in 2025

Las Vegas 2025 is being marketed as ‘bigger, bolder and better’. See which NRL and Super League teams will feature – and when.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Keary backflips on retirement plans to extend career overseas

Keary backflips on retirement plans to extend career overseas

The Roosters halfback is set to join Catalans Dragons despite announcing his plans to retire from the game at the end of the NRL season.

  • by Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
‘No beaches in Penrith’: Luai rescued on surfing trip

‘No beaches in Penrith’: Luai rescued on surfing trip

NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai had to be pulled from the water at Urbnsurf as the Blues hit the waves on Tuesday morning.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
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‘Gordie might be sitting inside that glasshouse’: Maguire takes aim at Maroons legend

‘Gordie might be sitting inside that glasshouse’: Maguire takes aim at Maroons legend

The NSW coach has criticised Queensland and Gorden Tallis for being upset with some of his side’s tactics in the second Origin game.

  • by Christian Nicolussi and Billie Eder
How Waerea-Hargreaves passed up becoming NRL’s richest player to break Roosters record

How Waerea-Hargreaves passed up becoming NRL’s richest player to break Roosters record

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves makes Roosters history on Sunday – but he could have quit the club to become one of the game’s first $1 million-a-season players.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Golden touch: Burton and DCE step up to boot Bulldogs and Sea Eagles to victories
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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
‘10 out of 10’: Why Cleary is envious of Moses’ Origin masterclass

‘10 out of 10’: Why Cleary is envious of Moses’ Origin masterclass

Nathan Cleary was so impressed with Mitchell Moses’ performance for the Blues in Origin II that he wants to incorporate some of what the Eels No.7 produced into his own game.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
The four Blues options to replace injured Latrell in Origin decider

The four Blues options to replace injured Latrell in Origin decider

NSW coach Michael Maguire has been dealt a huge blow, with Latrell Mitchell set to miss the series decider due to a foot injury.

  • by Christian Nicolussi