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State of Origin 2026: Kalyn Ponga send-off, why did he escape a suspension, Paul Crawley column and analysis of Game 1, NSW Blues selection questions

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State of Origin 2026: Kalyn Ponga send-off, why did he escape a suspension, Paul Crawley column and analysis of Game 1, NSW Blues selection questions

May 28, 2026

Kalyn Ponga absolutely deserved to be sent off. And the fact he now escapes with nothing more than…

Talking Points and analysis, Why Michael Maguire will be filthy with Brisbane Broncos, Bulldogs team changes, Round 10 review

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Talking Points and analysis, Why Michael Maguire will be filthy with Brisbane Broncos, Bulldogs team changes, Round 10 review

May 10, 2026

It was more of the same from the struggling Bulldogs this week, while the Sea Eagles continued to…

What Shane Flanagan needs to change at the Dragons, Dylan Brown contract, Alex McKinnon column

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What Shane Flanagan needs to change at the Dragons, Dylan Brown contract, Alex McKinnon column

April 10, 2026

Rugby league continues to find ways to surprise us. The Tigers and Knights sitting in the top four…

NRL Round 5 results and analysis, Paul Crawley column, Daniel Atkinson could be St George Illawarra fall guy, Clint Gutherson positional switch

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NRL Round 5 results and analysis, Paul Crawley column, Daniel Atkinson could be St George Illawarra fall guy, Clint Gutherson positional switch

April 7, 2026

Shane Flanagan has received a lot of support and sympathy from his allies in the media in recent…

Geelong Cats player ratings from Second Qualifying Final vs. Brisbane, analysis, stats, best and worst players

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Geelong Cats player ratings from Second Qualifying Final vs. Brisbane, analysis, stats, best and worst players

September 5, 2025

The Dash Brothers roared to life in the third quarter to inspire a brilliant Geelong victory. Meanwhile, Geelong’s…