Defence wins competitions – but attack wins over the fans. Points records are being set in the NRL,and here are the reasons why.
Storm prop admits the cases involving Jackson Topine and Lloyd Perrett could force clubs to change the way they train,whilePenrith have taken a cautious approach with their superstar halfback’s return from injury.
Dragons centre Moses Suli was knocked out in the first tackle of the Anzac Day clash against the Roosters,but it had nothing to do with the kick-off.
A superb display by the Roosters’ No.7 set the stage for a thumping Anzac Day win over the Dragons and will only intensify speculation of a return to Queensland.
In recent weeks,Trent Robinson’s usually unflappable demeanour seemed to be slipping,but during his side’s thumping win on Anzac Day,he was,in meditation parlance,back behind the waterfall.
South Sydney remain anchored to the bottom of the ladder after a 54-20 drubbing by the Storm. Earlier,the Roosters ran up a cricket score against the shell-shocked Dragons,winning 60-18.
Even if the Roosters beat St George Illawarra on Anzac Day,they will wake up sore on Friday morning. It’s a large reason why the Dragons looked to have turned the corner.
The old rugby league saying that wingers hang out with footballers should surely be consigned to history after their Superman acts to start the season.
Zac Lomax is mounting an irresistible case for a NSW Origin debut before his future side Parramatta had eight tries scored against them in 25 minutes by an under-strength Dolphins outfit.
Parramatta’s finals hopes go on the line the next month as it can be revealed Clint Gutherson needed fluid drained from his knee before kick-off in Darwin.
NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire explains where the in-form flyer and Latrell Mitchell are positioned six weeks out from naming his first State of Origin side.