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Brisbane Times

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Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

It’s only June, but the NRL player of the year award is already a one-horse race.

24.06.2025 4

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

It’s only June, but the NRL player of the year award is already a one-horse race.

24.06.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

It’s only June, but the NRL player of the year award is already a one-horse race.

24.06.2025 3

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

It’s only June, but the NRL player of the year award is already a one-horse race.

24.06.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

NSW nearly lost Cleary and Moses to injury. Who are the halves next in line?

NSW nearly lost Cleary and Moses to injury. Who are the halves next in line?

The Blues were a late Nathan Cleary fitness test away from being without both first-choice halves in Origin II. Who would fill the breach in the...

21.06.2025 3

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

NSW nearly lost Cleary and Moses to injury. Who are the halves next in line?

NSW nearly lost Cleary and Moses to injury. Who are the halves next in line?

The Blues were a late Nathan Cleary fitness test away from being without both first-choice halves in Origin II. Who would fill the breach in the...

21.06.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

NSW nearly lost Cleary and Moses to injury. Who are the halves next in line?

NSW nearly lost Cleary and Moses to injury. Who are the halves next in line?

The Blues were a late Nathan Cleary fitness test away from being without both first-choice halves in Origin II. Who would fill the breach in the...

21.06.2025 3

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

NSW nearly lost Cleary and Moses to injury. Who are the halves next in line?

NSW nearly lost Cleary and Moses to injury. Who are the halves next in line?

The Blues were a late Nathan Cleary fitness test away from being without both first-choice halves in Origin II. Who would fill the breach in the...

21.06.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Should a former Wallaby really be in the running for NRL’s rookie of the year?

Mark Nawaqanitawase spearheads one of the best groups of NRL rookies in years – but Roosters fans will be more concerned about keeping him out of...

31.05.2025 10

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Should a former Wallaby really be in the running for NRL’s rookie of the year?

Mark Nawaqanitawase spearheads one of the best groups of NRL rookies in years – but Roosters fans will be more concerned about keeping him out of...

31.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Should a former Wallaby really be in the running for NRL’s rookie of the year?

Mark Nawaqanitawase spearheads one of the best groups of NRL rookies in years – but Roosters fans will be more concerned about keeping him out of...

31.05.2025 20

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Should a former Wallaby really be in the running for NRL’s rookie of the year?

Mark Nawaqanitawase spearheads one of the best groups of NRL rookies in years – but Roosters fans will be more concerned about keeping him out of...

31.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Five things the Blues must do better in Perth

NSW were good but not great in the State of Origin opener. They will need to improve in Perth, where they will come up against a hurting Queensland...

29.05.2025 5

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Five things the Blues must do better in Perth

NSW were good but not great in the State of Origin opener. They will need to improve in Perth, where they will come up against a hurting Queensland...

29.05.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Five things the Blues must do better in Perth

NSW were good but not great in the State of Origin opener. They will need to improve in Perth, where they will come up against a hurting Queensland...

29.05.2025 6

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Five things the Blues must do better in Perth

NSW were good but not great in the State of Origin opener. They will need to improve in Perth, where they will come up against a hurting Queensland...

29.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Spencer Leniu and JT. There’s your next State of Origin storyline

When Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston next clash, one will be wearing a NSW jersey and the other sitting on the Maroons bench as an assistant...

14.04.2025 6

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Spencer Leniu and JT. There’s your next State of Origin storyline

When Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston next clash, one will be wearing a NSW jersey and the other sitting on the Maroons bench as an assistant...

14.04.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Spencer Leniu and JT. There’s your next State of Origin storyline

When Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston next clash, one will be wearing a NSW jersey and the other sitting on the Maroons bench as an assistant...

14.04.2025 5

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Spencer Leniu and JT. There’s your next State of Origin storyline

When Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston next clash, one will be wearing a NSW jersey and the other sitting on the Maroons bench as an assistant...

14.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Forget the Blues’ backline. This is the big issue facing Laurie Daley

Reece Robson is the most penalised player in the NRL and his form has dipped. If Robson doesn’t wear the NSW No. 9 jersey, who does?

11.04.2025 6

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Forget the Blues’ backline. This is the big issue facing Laurie Daley

Reece Robson is the most penalised player in the NRL and his form has dipped. If Robson doesn’t wear the NSW No. 9 jersey, who does?

11.04.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Forget the Blues’ backline. This is the big issue facing Laurie Daley

Reece Robson is the most penalised player in the NRL and his form has dipped. If Robson doesn’t wear the NSW No. 9 jersey, who does?

11.04.2025 4

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Forget the Blues’ backline. This is the big issue facing Laurie Daley

Reece Robson is the most penalised player in the NRL and his form has dipped. If Robson doesn’t wear the NSW No. 9 jersey, who does?

11.04.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Latrell’s match-winning pass travelled faster than Usain Bolt

Scientists have established that Latrell Mitchell’s cutout pass that sealed a memorable South Sydney win clocked a blistering 54km/h.

08.04.2025 4

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Latrell’s match-winning pass travelled faster than Usain Bolt

Scientists have established that Latrell Mitchell’s cutout pass that sealed a memorable South Sydney win clocked a blistering 54km/h.

08.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Latrell’s match-winning pass travelled faster than Usain Bolt

Scientists have established that Latrell Mitchell’s cutout pass that sealed a memorable South Sydney win clocked a blistering 54km/h.

08.04.2025 5

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Latrell’s match-winning pass travelled faster than Usain Bolt

Scientists have established that Latrell Mitchell’s cutout pass that sealed a memorable South Sydney win clocked a blistering 54km/h.

08.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Is this the moment Penrith’s NRL reign came to an end?

The Panthers looked dysfunctional at times on Friday night as they lost to the lowly Cowboys for their fourth straight defeat. And one moment summed...

05.04.2025 7

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Is this the moment Penrith’s NRL reign came to an end?

The Panthers looked dysfunctional at times on Friday night as they lost to the lowly Cowboys for their fourth straight defeat. And one moment summed...

05.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Is this the moment Penrith’s NRL reign came to an end?

The Panthers looked dysfunctional at times on Friday night as they lost to the lowly Cowboys for their fourth straight defeat. And one moment summed...

05.04.2025 10

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Is this the moment Penrith’s NRL reign came to an end?

The Panthers looked dysfunctional at times on Friday night as they lost to the lowly Cowboys for their fourth straight defeat. And one moment summed...

05.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Isaah Yeo only wanted to outdo his old man. Fair to say he’s done that ... and much more

Isaah Yeo’s dad, Justin, was forever reminding people he’d played 11 first-grade games. On Friday night, his boy plays game No.250 for the Panthers.

03.04.2025 10

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Isaah Yeo only wanted to outdo his old man. Fair to say he’s done that ... and much more

Isaah Yeo’s dad, Justin, was forever reminding people he’d played 11 first-grade games. On Friday night, his boy plays game No.250 for the Panthers.

03.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Isaah Yeo only wanted to outdo his old man. Fair to say he’s done that ... and much more

Isaah Yeo’s dad, Justin, was forever reminding people he’d played 11 first-grade games. On Friday night, his boy plays game No.250 for the Panthers.

03.04.2025 10

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Isaah Yeo only wanted to outdo his old man. Fair to say he’s done that ... and much more

Isaah Yeo’s dad, Justin, was forever reminding people he’d played 11 first-grade games. On Friday night, his boy plays game No.250 for the Panthers.

03.04.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Daly Cherry-Evans and Manly deserve better. One rule could have prevented the impending divorce

All aspects of the NRL salary cap are about to go under the microscope – and one big issue will be how to reward one-club players like Daly...

27.03.2025 6

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Daly Cherry-Evans and Manly deserve better. One rule could have prevented the impending divorce

All aspects of the NRL salary cap are about to go under the microscope – and one big issue will be how to reward one-club players like Daly...

27.03.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Daly Cherry-Evans and Manly deserve better. One rule could have prevented the impending divorce

All aspects of the NRL salary cap are about to go under the microscope – and one big issue will be how to reward one-club players like Daly...

27.03.2025 6

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Daly Cherry-Evans and Manly deserve better. One rule could have prevented the impending divorce

All aspects of the NRL salary cap are about to go under the microscope – and one big issue will be how to reward one-club players like Daly...

27.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Is Newcastle’s monster Dylan Brown deal genius or madness? The cases for and against

There are many questions being raised about what Dylan Brown’s signing means for Newcastle – and the rest of the game.

14.03.2025 8

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Is Newcastle’s monster Dylan Brown deal genius or madness? The cases for and against

There are many questions being raised about what Dylan Brown’s signing means for Newcastle – and the rest of the game.

14.03.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

Is Newcastle’s monster Dylan Brown deal genius or madness? The cases for and against

There are many questions being raised about what Dylan Brown’s signing means for Newcastle – and the rest of the game.

14.03.2025 10

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

Is Newcastle’s monster Dylan Brown deal genius or madness? The cases for and against

There are many questions being raised about what Dylan Brown’s signing means for Newcastle – and the rest of the game.

14.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

The Roosters look gone. Ben Hunt scored the try of the year. It’s only round one

Broncos players have recounted the magical 55m try that lasted 23 seconds, and featured eight players and 11 passes against an ordinary-looking...

07.03.2025 9

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

The Roosters look gone. Ben Hunt scored the try of the year. It’s only round one

Broncos players have recounted the magical 55m try that lasted 23 seconds, and featured eight players and 11 passes against an ordinary-looking...

07.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi

The Roosters look gone. Ben Hunt scored the try of the year. It’s only round one

Broncos players have recounted the magical 55m try that lasted 23 seconds, and featured eight players and 11 passes against an ordinary-looking...

07.03.2025 9

The Age

Christian Nicolussi

The Roosters look gone. Ben Hunt scored the try of the year. It’s only round one

Broncos players have recounted the magical 55m try that lasted 23 seconds, and featured eight players and 11 passes against an ordinary-looking...

07.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Christian Nicolussi

Why Tigers should take the pressure off Benji Marshall for another year

Club legend enters his second year as Wests Tigers head coach with a much stronger playing roster. But the Tigers must give him time to get the best...

06.03.2025 7

WA Today

Christian Nicolussi

Why Tigers should take the pressure off Benji Marshall for another year

Club legend enters his second year as Wests Tigers head coach with a much stronger playing roster. But the Tigers must give him time to get the best...

06.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Christian Nicolussi