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Grab the popcorn for this feud between Paul Gallen and Mark Carroll

Former rugby league players Mark ‘Spud’ Carroll and Paul Gallen have traded words over Bronson Xerri’s positive drug test with Carroll directly attacking Gallen for his past.

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Grab the popcorn for this feud between Paul Gallen and Mark Carroll

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The one and only Adrian Megale

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The one and only Adrian Megale

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Newcastle’s next three NRL matches a test of their will

Following a comeback draw against Penrith, Newcastle have got three massive games in succession to play.

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Newcastle’s next three NRL matches a test of their will

Anton Taylor

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Anton Taylor

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The Dragons' hail Mary pass won't net them a win against the Dogs

You know your team is in shatters when the experienced James Graham said even he is surprised he got picked because of his performance against the Warriors on the weekend.

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2020 NRL season: Round 4 preview

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NRL Round 4 teams: Foran returns for Bulldogs, no Taumalolo for Cowboys

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NRL Round 4 teams: Foran returns for Bulldogs, no Taumalolo for Cowboys

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Dragons finances make replacing Paul McGregor difficult

Joe Frost

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Eels, Raiders and Knights stamp themselves as contenders for NRL 2020

GenEnright

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Which 0-3 teams have won the grand final?

Mark Campbell

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The NSW stadium policy is in shambles, but there is hope

Rob Davison

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Travel woes incoming for the Raiders

Joshua Kerr

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Sky Sports let the NRL down with their sub-par coverage of Round 3

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In Round 3, only 15 teams turned up to play

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Australia cannot sustain two professional rugby codes

Lachlan Mitchell

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What the AFL can learn from the NRL

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Daniel John

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The six-again rule is a game changer for the best

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Seven talking points from NRL Round 3

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The NSW stadium policy is in shambles, but there is hope

Eels, Raiders and Knights stamp themselves as contenders for NRL 2020

The six-again rule is a game changer for the best

Australia cannot sustain two professional rugby codes

Travel woes incoming for the Raiders

Dragons finances make replacing Paul McGregor difficult

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Seven talking points from NRL Round 3

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Scott Pryde

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Seven talking points from NRL Round 3

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’85, I remember that year. We won <21 and reserve grade and almost firsts. Reserve grade centres were Brian Johnson…(more)

Scott Pryde

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The six-again rule is here to stay, and so are the Eels

How good was that? Footy is back. The Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels put on an exhibition of rugby league on Thursday night as the NRL season relaunched in splendid fashion, although the final score, reading 34 points to 6 in favour of the blue and gold, may not tell that story.

The six-again rule is here to stay, and so are the Eels

Scott Pryde

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The six-again rule is here to stay, and so are the Eels

Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 3

Footy is back. It’s a miracle. A living and breathing miracle.

The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 3

Scott Pryde

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The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 3

Dane Eldridge

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Dane Eldridge

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Vaccine, Warriors premiership: The miracles needed to save season from asterisk

Some fans are adamant this year’s premiership will forever bear an asterisk, suggesting it will never be considered a genuine NRL season even with a regulation top eight and customary drug scandal on kick-off.

Vaccine, Warriors premiership: The miracles needed to save season from asterisk

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Vaccine, Warriors premiership: The miracles needed to save season from asterisk

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NRL Round 3 teams: Latrell named at fullback for Roosters reunion, Cordner returns

The 2020 season is finally getting back underway, and that means the NRL Round 3 teams for each club have been revealed.

NRL Round 3 teams: Latrell named at fullback for Roosters reunion, Cordner returns

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NRL Round 3 teams: Latrell named at fullback for Roosters reunion, Cordner returns

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Bronson Xerri stood down following positive doping test

In a huge blow to the NRL ahead of this weekend’s season resumption, Cronulla Sharks centre Bronson Xerri has been provisionally suspended after testing positive to exogenous Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone and 5b-androstane-3a,17b-diol – all of which are banned the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) and the NRL.

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Bronson Xerri stood down following positive doping test

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Bronson Xerri stood down following positive doping test

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Joe Frost

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Joe Frost

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Great to have NRL back, but it always had to stop

Three days before Round 2 of the 2020 NRL season kicked off, the government released figures suggesting as many as 150,000 Australians could die from COVID-19.

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Great to have NRL back, but it always had to stop

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We missed you, rugby league

Here is my round-up of all the Round 3 action.

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Knights and Panthers play out a golden point thriller

In their thrilling draw against Penrith this afternoon, the Newcastle Knights struggled to gain composure until the end of the first half when Bradman Best scored his first try.

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Why the New Zealand Warriors could surprise many this season

Caleb Spicer

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Two old foes produce a tough old game

Caleb Spicer

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The abysmal Broncos forwards lack fitness

Chris Love

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The Eels are back in the premiership window

Tom Law

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An open letter to Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand: Thank you

We’ve been saying thank you a lot in recent times: to the doctors and nurses, supermarket workers, lorry drivers, Aunt Tessa on Facebook for shaming Covidiots for frivolous activities like walking the dog or going to the shop for milk, and so on.

Daniel John

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What rugby league should look like post-COVID: Part 1

After 67 days living in a rugby league-less world, the NRL is finally back.

GenEnright

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The Warriors have made it okay to follow a second team

Thomas Costigan

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No matter the result, this NRL season will go down in history

Caleb Spicer

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Does Origin mean as much to Queensland this year?

The one and only Adrian Megale

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Kalyn Ponga is Newcastle's saviour

Dufty certainly hasn’t flourished under Mary’s watch. Having said that, I think the fullback is a big part of the proble…(more)

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McGregor's team changes are one last, desperate roll of the dice

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When cash is king, long term cost is less relevant.

The Dragons' hail Mary pass won't net them a win against the Dogs

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“The Dragons’ hail Mary pass won’t net them a win against the Dogs”

……let’s hope so Anton!

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2020 NRL season: Round 4 preview

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Solid picks except I think the Warriors will pip the Panthers and I can’t see the Dogs scoring 10 points in a whole game…(more)

Eels, Raiders and Knights stamp themselves as contenders for NRL 2020

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I think if Fafita and TPJ play against the Eels there may have been a difference on the scoreboard? Also Boyd and Milfor…(more)

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Josh Papalii gifted final conversion kick in game 200, and it was... less than ideal

Add it to the archive of forwards trying and failing to kick at goal.

Josh Papalii gifted final conversion kick in game 200, and it was... less than ideal

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Josh Papalii gifted final conversion kick in game 200, and it was... less than ideal (0:39)

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Paul Gallen furious over the timing of Bronson Xerri's drug test results

Former Cronulla captain Paul Gallen has lashed out at ASADA over the timing of the release of the positive drug test results of teenager Bronson Xerri.

Paul Gallen furious over the timing of Bronson Xerri's drug test results

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Paul Gallen furious over the timing of Bronson Xerri's drug test results

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The soccer club that inspired the Roosters 2019 premiership

Luke Keary spoke on AthleteTV about how closely the Sydney Roosters followed the Barcelona club and how coach Trent Robinson tried to emulate their success onto the rugby league field.

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The soccer club that inspired the Roosters 2019 premiership

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The soccer club that inspired the Roosters 2019 premiership

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Why Luke Keary will be happy for Vegas to stay off limits for travel

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas certainly rings true for the Sydney Roosters it seems. WATCH Luke Keary in the full episode of AthleteTV

Why Luke Keary will be happy for Vegas to stay off limits for travel

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Why Luke Keary will be happy for Vegas to stay off limits for travel

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Tim Gore shares his favourite State of Origin moment

We asked Roar rugby league expert Tim Gore to sit down with us and answer a few questions about State of Origin.

Tim Gore shares his favourite State of Origin moment

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Tim Gore shares his favourite State of Origin moment

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Who are your picks for the NRL's top 50 players?

Check out who our experts voted for in The Roar’s TOP 50 NRL PLAYERS countdown.

Who are your picks for the NRL's top 50 players?

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Who are your picks for the NRL's top 50 players?

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136kg prop literally LEAPS OVER defender for crazy try

One of the most outrageous things you’ll see on a rugby field.

136kg prop literally LEAPS OVER defender for crazy try

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136kg prop literally LEAPS OVER defender for crazy try

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Outrageous conversion magically bends both ways in mid air!

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Player gets absolutely poleaxed 3 seconds into Grand Final

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Player gets absolutely poleaxed 3 seconds into Grand Final

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You'll never see a more epic winning try than this

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You'll never see a more epic winning try than this

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Big boppa sent flying by equally large human

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Big boppa sent flying by equally large human

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Incredible last-play drama caps off crazy tied grand final

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Incredible last-play drama caps off crazy tied grand final

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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

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Junior hitman takes out rival forward in absolute bone-rattler

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Junior hitman takes out rival forward in absolute bone-rattler

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Run It Straight menace destroys two victims in one night

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Josh Papalii gifted final conversion kick in game 200, and it was... less than ideal (0:39)

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Des Hasler: Kooky, mad and perfect for Manly

They are the Liberaces of league. Like Madonna and Maradona, Pele and Prince, these worthies need one handle only. One is plenty.

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Des Hasler: Kooky, mad and perfect for Manly

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They are the Liberaces of league. Like Madonna and Maradona, Pele and Prince, these worthies need one handle only. One is plenty.