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Bulldogs' 2024 title is an unrealistic dream
Today we take a look at how the minor premiership will be decided next Thursday in Penrith, we squash suggestions that the Bulldogs could pull off a miracle this season and have a concerned look at the Eels predicament.
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NRLW
ROUND 3
Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders
Cronulla have extended their unbeaten start to the NRLW season with a gritty 24-12 come-from-behind win against Canberra.
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ROUND 23
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ROUND 23
Papenhuyzen's stars as Storm end Souths' last hope
Ryan Papenhuyzen has shown the first real glimpses of his electrifying best this season, starring in Melbourne's 28-16 win over South Sydney.
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ROUND 22
Tigers fans dismayed by Olam send-off
This week we saw more refereeing inconsistency, this time with high shots, two Bulldogs superstars dominate the scoreboard, and the Warriors serve up a massive slap in the face for their loyal fans.
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NRLW
ROUND 2
NRLW scheduling is awful and keeping fans away
After two rounds of the National Women's Rugby League Premiership we have seen enough to know that the scheduling is not working.
Broncos stay winless, Sharks squeak home in NRLW
Brisbane have slumped to a second straight loss to start the NRLW season, beaten 28-12 by the Sydney Roosters and left anchored to near the bottom of the ladder.
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ROUND 22
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ROUND 22
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NRLW ROUND 2
Late penalty try gives Knights NRLW win over Raiders
Newcastle have kept their long NRLW winning streak alive, but only after being awarded a last-minute penalty try in a 26-20 win over Canberra.
Top Headlines
- Broncos' Mam has surgery, better news on Haas
- Flanagan rubbishes Bulldogs claim ahead of clash
- Papenhuyzen not lured by Sydney move yet
- NRL teams: Broncos lose Mam, Haas
- NRL inducts referees for first time in HOF
- Eels' Asi fighting for future as Cleary clash looms
- Warriors' Johnson to retire at NRL season's end
- Bulldogs slam fans over Raiders' drummer
- To'o meets with Panthers: 'Not going anywhere'
Photo by Matt King/Getty Images The situation at South Sydney could not be messier
In a period of two years the wheels have well and truly fallen off the Rabbitohs, and now with the coach sacked and talk of returning Wayne Bennett to the job, the future looks very murky.
Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images The NRL is quicker than ever and the injury lists are climbing
As the NRL powerbrokers celebrate the increased speed and a significant decrease in time the ball spends being out of play, the clubs are scrambling to find a fit squad of 17.
Jeremy Ng/Getty Images Suburban grounds are ingrained in the soul of rugby league fans
Judging by recent developments, it seems that Leichhardt Oval's time as an NRL venue is coming to an end, and it will be a rugby league tragedy.
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