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Daniel Jeffrey

Four incredible years of sport: My farewell to The Roar

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Lack of international rugby league a missed opportunity

If you are a rugby league tragic like me, it might be time to think about some alternative activities this weekend, because the schedule is a little bit light on.

League

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Dane Eldridge

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Dane Eldridge

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Scoreline flatters Tigers despite conceding 66 points

The relief was palpable among Tigers fans after being destroyed by Melbourne on Saturday night – and not only because the loss wiped out the scant remains of the club’s season and soul. There was an even greater positive to come from their colossal thrashing, one more comforting than the 50 points conceded that extinguished […]

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Today

Scoreline flatters Tigers despite conceding 66 points

The Roar

The Roar bids farewell to Managing Editor, Daniel Jeffrey

After more than four years at the helm, The Roar today bids farewell to its longest-tenured editor in Daniel Jeffrey.

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The Roar bids farewell to Managing Editor, Daniel Jeffrey

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Sam Drew

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I was wrong about the six-again rule change

League

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I was wrong about the six-again rule change

Adam

Roar Guru

How to fix the Bunker (no, really)

League

Today

Gibbo

Roar Rookie

Culture - the missing piece of Queensland’s NRL sides

League

Today

Culture - the missing piece of Queensland’s NRL sides

The Roar

Phil Gould slams a key Queensland Origin selection for game two

League

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Joe Frost

Editor

It's not the crime, it's the cover-up: Why are the Titans getting off scot-free?

League

Lady League

Roar Rookie

Josh Hannay deserves to be a full-time NRL coach

League

AAP

BenchWarmer new author

Roar Rookie

When will the Cowboys' dark days end?

League

Tony

Roar Guru

The true blue Queenslanders

League

Adrian Megale

Roar Guru

Rebuilding is no longer an excuse

League

Roaring Hot

Eight talking points from NRL Round 15

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Are you not entertained?

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Five changes plus shock debutant in Maroons Game 2 team

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It's not the crime, it's the cover-up: Why are the Titans getting off scot-free?

Josh Hannay deserves to be a full-time NRL coach

Tigers turn on each other in crushing loss

NSW promise 'no complacency' ahead of Origin II

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AJ Mithen

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AJ Mithen

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Are you not entertained?

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LMM said Guest

10h

I reckon it’s related to players no longer using the wrestling and set play style we endured for so long. Now the smar…(more)

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AJ Mithen

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AJ Mithen

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Are you not entertained?

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LMM said Guest

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I reckon it’s related to players no longer using the wrestling and set play style we endured for so long. Now the smar…(more)

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The Roar

Brad Fittler reveals NSW's squad for State of Origin Game 2

NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler has named a 20-player squad for State of Origin Game 2 at Suncorp Stadium.

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Brad Fittler reveals NSW's squad for State of Origin Game 2

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Brad Fittler reveals NSW's squad for State of Origin Game 2

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Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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Eight talking points from NRL Round 15

The NRL is ready for a week off ahead of Sunday’s State of Origin Game 2; but first, there is plenty of action to unpack from Round 15. Here are my talking points.

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Scott Pryde

Expert

Eight talking points from NRL Round 15

League

165

Scott Pryde

Expert

Scott Pryde

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Brisbane's recruitment strategy is all wrong and the proof is on the field

Another beatdown and another day of miserable off-field news for the Brisbane Broncos.

League

214

Brisbane's recruitment strategy is all wrong and the proof is on the field

Scott Pryde

Expert

Brisbane's recruitment strategy is all wrong and the proof is on the field

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214

The Roar

Maroons blow: Kalyn Ponga ruled OUT of Origin 2

The Queensland Maroons have been dealt a hammer blow ahead of the must-win Game 2 of the 2021 State of Origin series, with star fullback Kalyn Ponga officially ruled out.

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Maroons blow: Kalyn Ponga ruled OUT of Origin 2

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Maroons blow: Kalyn Ponga ruled OUT of Origin 2

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Tim Gore

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Tim Gore

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The only negative thing about Boyd Cordner was that he didn’t suit the anti-Roosters narrative

The retirement of Boyd Cordner this week was not at all unexpected.

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The only negative thing about Boyd Cordner was that he didn’t suit the anti-Roosters narrative

Tim Gore

Expert

The only negative thing about Boyd Cordner was that he didn’t suit the anti-Roosters narrative

League

Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 15

The race to play finals rugby league is heating up, and Round 15 brings us some intrigue on that front, but also a handful of games where we might be expecting cricket scores. Here to tell you which is which are The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel.

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The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 15

Scott Pryde

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The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 15

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Adam

Roar Guru

The NRL crackdown is an indictment on administrators

Sports administration at any level is difficult. From being a treasurer or manager at a local footy club where everyone is a volunteer right through to the chair of a multi-million-dollar-a-year sporting code, difficult decisions must be made.

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Anton

Roar Rookie

Rabbitohs demolish Broncos as Walker and Murray run riot

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have defeated the Brisbane Broncos 46-0 at Suncorp Stadium, but the result could’ve been far uglier, with 14 errors from the boys in the red and green preventing them from scoring 50-plus points.

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Jaydem Martin

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Farewell Boyd

League

Lady League

Roar Rookie

When the retirement decision is made for you

League

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Roar Guru

Wayne Bennett set for one final fling in Brisbane this Thursday night

League

Crow

Roar Pro

Which players have NRL in their DNA?

League

Anton

Roar Rookie

Cody Walker hands Alex Johnston another hat-trick as the Rabbitohs produce a scrappy win

The South Sydney Rabbitohs got the win despite it being a scrappy affair from both the Bunnies and the Newcastle Knights but with Alex Johnston scoring another hattrick,he’s up to seven for his career and now is tied with Melbourne Storm winger Josh Addo-Carr for most tries this season.

League

Ades4Life

Roar Rookie

The changes Queensland should make for Game 2

It is impossible to put into words the disappointment I felt at the conclusion of Game 1.

League

Anton

Roar Rookie

Johnson seals Sharks' third win in a row after slotting a one-pointer

League

Anton

Roar Rookie

Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic run through the Maroons' miserable defence

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Roar Guru

2021 State of Origin: NSW run riot to draw first blood and take Game 1

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Rod

Roar Guru

The change I'd make to the knock-on rule

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Lack of international rugby league a missed opportunity

Paul said Roar Guru

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I think there’s also an “elephant in the room” reason why there’s no other footy this weekend. The Clubs don’t want it.
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How to fix the Bunker (no, really)

eagleJack said Roar Guru

I’d love to see the stats on the CC.

Certainly in the early rounds they were wasted by props and wingers. But you se…(more)

Four incredible years of sport: My farewell to The Roar

The Late News said Roar Rookie

Cheers mate. Thanks for all your efforts. This is a really cool site! We are entitled to your opinion!!

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Justin Holbrook's brutal assessment of his side's defence after second-half collapse

Gold Coast led by 16 points at halftime before Manly ran out 56-24 winners.

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HUGE hit flattens biggest guy on the field

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HUGE hit flattens biggest guy on the field

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Singleton Rugby Club

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Hilarious scorpion FACEPLANT denies near-certain try

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Feb

Hilarious scorpion FACEPLANT denies near-certain try