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State of the not-union 2020

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Tim Gore

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Tim Gore

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The NRL and the mystery of trainers' on-field access

Just like a Hardy Boys book, sometimes the NRL presents some baffling mysteries that require dedicated sleuths to solve them.

League

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The NRL and the mystery of trainers' on-field access

The one and only Adrian Megale

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The one and only Adrian Megale

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Are the Newcastle Knights a one-man team?

The question in the headline has been asked a lot since Mitchell Pearce joined the Knights.

League

Today

Are the Newcastle Knights a one-man team?

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Matt Lodge suffers suspected ACL tear, likely out for season

Brisbane forward Matt Lodge could miss the entire NRL season after suffering a knee injury at training this week.

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Today

Matt Lodge suffers suspected ACL tear, likely out for season

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Penrith ace Edwards faces surgery

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Ian McCullough

Flanagan to make Roosters debut in WCC

League

Today

The Roar

Why Joey Johns believes Latrell Mitchell switching to fullback is a mistake

League

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Absence of the anthem at All Stars shows leadership by the NRL

League

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Absence of the anthem at All Stars shows leadership by the NRL

Jeremy Brown

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The importance of the Indigenous All Stars

League

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The importance of the Indigenous All Stars

Nico

Roar Rookie

English Super League Round 3 wrap-up

League

Damyn Santi

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The good and bad from the NRL Nines

League

The one and only Adrian Megale

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Will Tyson Frizell go to the Knights?

League

Adam Hayward

Roar Guru

NRL All Stars a cause for celebration, not polarisation

League

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Absence of the anthem at All Stars shows leadership by the NRL

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Small-time thinking won’t achieve big-time goals

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The importance of the Indigenous All Stars

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Latrell: I only visited Cowboys to go fishing

Hull to allow rainbow flags at Folau match

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AJ Mithen

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AJ Mithen

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Small-time thinking won’t achieve big-time goals

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Noosa Duck said Roar Rookie

Tim Beeto was a great bloke not just because of his standing in the game but he was a fair dinkum honest human being.
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Small-time thinking won’t achieve big-time goals

AJ Mithen

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AJ Mithen

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Small-time thinking won’t achieve big-time goals

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Noosa Duck said Roar Rookie

Tim Beeto was a great bloke not just because of his standing in the game but he was a fair dinkum honest human being.
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Joe Frost

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Joe Frost

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Roosters should derail plans to face Folau

Many years ago, a train broke down on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and there were calls for the premier’s head.

League

139

Roosters should derail plans to face Folau

Joe Frost

Editor

Roosters should derail plans to face Folau

League

139

Tim Gore

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Tim Gore

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Exhuming the NRL Nines: Flogging a dead horse no-one wants

What is the dumbest idea on the rugby league spectrum? Holding marketing events that pose as meaningful competitions just before the actual competition that really matters kicks off.

League

132

Exhuming the NRL Nines: Flogging a dead horse no-one wants

Tim Gore

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Exhuming the NRL Nines: Flogging a dead horse no-one wants

League

132

Steve Mascord

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Steve Mascord

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Outrage over new rules for junior rugby league players

Doing an interview the other day, I kind of stumbled across a question that strikes at the heart of what we like about our preferred sport.

League

111

Steve Mascord

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Outrage over new rules for junior rugby league players

League

111

Joe Frost

Editor

Joe Frost

Editor

Todd Greenberg can't rule on Josh Reynolds and expect zero backlash

This Josh Reynolds situation is just about the trickiest off-field dilemma the NRL has seen.

League

110

Todd Greenberg can't rule on Josh Reynolds and expect zero backlash

Joe Frost

Editor

Todd Greenberg can't rule on Josh Reynolds and expect zero backlash

League

110

Mary Konstantopoulos

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Josh Reynolds highlights the 'complex' nature of sporting fandom

The first time I met Josh Reynolds was over five years ago when he was still playing for the Canterbury Bulldogs.

League

Josh Reynolds highlights the 'complex' nature of sporting fandom

Mary Konstantopoulos

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Josh Reynolds highlights the 'complex' nature of sporting fandom

League

Mary Konstantopoulos

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Has international rugby league finally turned a corner?

2019 was a watershed year for international rugby league, with more coverage than ever before.

League

Mary Konstantopoulos

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Has international rugby league finally turned a corner?

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Four key things Seibold must change to turn the Broncos around

After a mediocre season and an abysmal conclusion, the pressure is on for Anthony Seibold to deliver at the Broncos.

League

The Boss

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Raiders season preview by the fans

I continue my series by previewing teams with 2019 grand finalist the Canberra Raiders, with the help from the Greenhouse.

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The Boss

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Bulldogs season preview by the fans

League

Greg

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Why your team will do better in 2020: Newcastle Knights

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RowiE

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Rugby league: The real shame of the game

League

The Boss

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Broncos season preview by the fans

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Nico

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English Super League Round 2 wrap-up

As the NRL sides toil away over the Aussie summer preseason the English Super League is already back in full swing.

League

TIGER

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Rugby league: What a game, what a shame

The teams pack down for a scrum. We already know who is getting the ball. Out wide is Latrell Mitchell in a one-on-one with his opposite.

League

RowiE

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The swinging arm: It's time for the NRL to act

League

Michael Waldron

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It's time to discuss the good in the NRL player fraternity

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Jimmy

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The NRL can’t stand idle while the AFL takes America

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Jack Aubrey

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Under pressure: Who needs to perform in NRL 2020?

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Matt Lodge suffers suspected ACL tear, likely out for season

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There is a family in NY who will be devastated with the news. Karma.

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No read what I wrote …I only agreed about enjoying the national anthem and peoples response to it…
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The Roar's top 5 NRL young guns to watch out for in 2020

From Chanel Harris-Tavita to Bradman Best, these five young guns will be turning heads this year!

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Cam Munster is a brave man with this prank on coach Bellamy

It takes a brave man to mess with Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy. But apparently star playmaker Cameron Munster is up to the task.

League

May

Cam Munster is a brave man with this prank on coach Bellamy

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Cam Munster is a brave man with this prank on coach Bellamy

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Spanish rugby league player revived on field after collapsing and swallowing his tongue

There were scary scenes in the Rugby League World Cup qualifier between Serbia and Spain when With Ivan Ordaz was revived by ambulance officers after collapsing on field. Thankfully Ordaz has recovered from the scary incident. Serbia won 24-20.

League

2018

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Spanish rugby league player revived on field after collapsing and swallowing his tongue

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The Roar

Sam Burgess has a crack at baseball in Colorado

South Sydney player Sam Burgess was invited to have a go at baseball before the Major League Game between Colorado Rockies and New York Mets game.

League

2018

Sam Burgess has a crack at baseball in Colorado

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Sam Burgess has a crack at baseball in Colorado

League

2018

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Angus Crichton discusses Brad Fittler's bizarre pregame ritual

Blues coach Brad Fittler has already secured a reputation for his unorthodox approach to the game. Angus Crichton spoke about one such approach on the Kyle and Jackie O show.

League

2018

Angus Crichton discusses Brad Fittler's bizarre pregame ritual

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Angus Crichton discusses Brad Fittler's bizarre pregame ritual

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2018

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The Roar

The full story behind Angus Crichton's finger amputation

NSW Blues player Angus Crichton revealed more about his finger amputation on the Kyle and Jackie O show.

League

2018

The full story behind Angus Crichton's finger amputation

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The full story behind Angus Crichton's finger amputation

League

2018

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The Roar

John Hopoate uploads video of himself doing the Hoppa

Hopoate is making the most of his infamous moment.

League

2017

John Hopoate uploads video of himself doing the Hoppa

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John Hopoate uploads video of himself doing the Hoppa

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Big boppa sent flying by equally large human

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Bathurst Panthers

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Incredible last-play drama caps off crazy tied grand final

League

Oct

Incredible last-play drama caps off crazy tied grand final

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The Best RUN IT STRAIGHT Hits

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Outrageous blind flick pass is the most clutch try assist of the season

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Outrageous blind flick pass is the most clutch try assist of the season

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CLUB ROAR VIDEO OF WEEK: Highschool tackle is 100% the Hit of the Decade

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CLUB ROAR VIDEO OF WEEK: Highschool tackle is 100% the Hit of the Decade