‘Criticism is misplaced’: Breeders’ chief defends Black Caviar owners
Posts on social media had accused her owners of putting money above Black Caviar’s wellbeing after the champion mare died a day before her 18th birthday.
- by Adam Pengilly and Chris Roots
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Titans star ran for 344 metres … but still ended up on the losing side
Keano Kini re-wrote the Gold Coast record books, but it wasn’t enough to prevent his team crashing out of the finals race as St George Illawarra closed in on a return to the play-offs.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Around the clubs
Stade de France to Wentworth Park: Roosters’ signing’s low-key debut
When Mark Nawaqanitawase runs onto Wentworth Park on Sunday, there will be about 75,000 fewer fans to greet him than in his last game of football.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Adam Pengilly
The trouble with Trell: Will Bennett and the Bunnies save Mitchell?
South Sydney’s high-powered board is increasingly fed up with the headlines generated by their highest paid and most influential player. This time, their response will be fascinating.
- by Adam Pengilly
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NRL off-field behaviour
Latrell Mitchell to front Rabbitohs board after NRL issues one-match ban over photo
The South Sydney Rabbitohs superstar has five days to respond after being issued with an infringement notice by the NRL following a week of negative headlines – but it’s unlikely it will be the end of his punishment.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Australia
Great or grub? Should Les Boyd be in the Hall of Fame?
He was one of the most dominant players of his era and played 17 Tests for Australia. But he was also given the equal longest suspension of 15 months for foul play.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
Cameron Smith and Queensland’s golden generation added to NRL Hall of Fame
Rugby league’s 14th Immortal, the sport’s highest individual honour, will be announced next week. Smith and his Queensland teammates are now officially eligible.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NRL 2024
The NRL play-the-ball has become a farce. The Panthers’ miracle win proves it
When someone coughs, everyone usually gets a cold - and the NRL has let the genie well and truly out of the bottle with the most basic fundamental in the game.
- by Adam Pengilly
Flanagan’s accuser won’t front judiciary. Should he be compelled to?
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is not expected to appear on Tuesday night to testify that he was bitten by Kyle Flanagan. Senior league figures want that to change.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Adam Pengilly
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NRL off-field behaviour
Souths to ask Mitchell to explain white substance photo
An image of the South Sydney Rabbitohs superstar began circulating on Monday, with the club scrambling to determine the surrounding circumstances.
- by Adam Pengilly
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NRL 2024
Kyle Flanagan sent straight to judiciary over biting allegation
The Dragons five-eighth will fight to save his season on Tuesday night after the match review committee handed down its charges.
- by Adam Pengilly