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NEW EPISODE LIVE Lower Grade Wrap: NSW Cup Round 20+ QLD Cup Round 18 Highlights On this week’s show - Rookie half phenoms shine in a big way - Brisbane’s must have train and triallist - The comeback you have to see to believe - Warriors make history youtu.be/jLc7dwXghhc?si…
Scans confirm Jahrome Hughes won’t need immediate surgery after dislocating his shoulder - will rehab for 6 weeks & Storm hoping to have him back for finals. Re-dislocation risk the main concern with these - even though reconstruction avoided for now there is often a degree of…
Some interesting news from the capital. The Dragons are closely monitoring Chevy Stewart’s situation amid rumours he is seeking a release following the rise of Kaeo Weekes. Similarly, Trey Mooney is looking at his options amid reports of Josh Papali’i’s extension. 📝 Tele
Samoa/Australia news @GCTitans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has finally spoken about @RLSamoa or @Kangaroos call. He says he will make decision after returning from MCL, which could be early. Tino says a trip to Samoa has lit a fire in him culturally. aapnews.aap.com.au/a/wJwkXfvpj
Canberra are looking at retaining Englishmen Morgan Smithies and Matty Nicholson. Smithies is close to a done deal while Nicholson is holding talks with the Raiders about a potential extension. 📝 @brentread_7
That’s a wrap on Sportsbet #TryJuly for 2025! Here are some of our favourite try celebrations from the month 🍿
Melbourne are set to lock down Jahrome Hughes on a multi-year extension. While this goes on in the background, all eyes now shift to Jonah Pezet and his movements following revelations that he has a get out clause if Hughes extended. 📝 @brentread_7
The Dragons are excited to announce that Daniel Anderson will join the club as Head of Recruitment and Pathways 🐉 Welcome to the Red V 🔴⚪️ bit.ly/AndersonArrives
DCE’s much hyped move to the Roosters is a fait accompli. The catch is that DCE’s management and the Roosters have an agreement to go hush on the announcement until after both clubs have finished their regular seasons. 📝 @BuzzRothfield
The past watched on. The present delivered. The legacy lives on. 💙
Tom Duffy is heading to the Brisbane Broncos as a back-up for veteran Adam Reynolds. This isn’t a major surprise given the Broncos have let Jock Madden return to the Tigers. 📝 @BuzzRothfield
Sione Finau’s reported visit to Canberra hasn’t gone down well with those in the capital. The Canberra Times are reporting that Ricky Stuart and management are reportedly ceasing interest after Finau’s tour of club facilities leaked to the media.
Jett Cleary’s NSW Cup Stat Line 2 Tries 166 running metres 3 line breaks 3 Line Break Assists 2 Try Assists 8 tackle breaks An offload 16 tackles - one missed/one ineffective Yes Souths were depleted but the young man is making his mark in a big way across the Tasman.
News Corp are reporting Broncos prop Ben Te Kura was targeted by NFL sides Detroit Lions and New York Jets ahead of their draft earlier this year. While he is contracted until 2027, the hulking prop could leave for the code switch after this season
Two player agents have been handed a breach notice which includes a six month after an ugly spat in Port Macquarie at the U18 schoolboys carnival last year. Chris Orr and Nash Dawson are the agents at the centre of it and have several high profile clients. 📝 @BuzzRothfield
The poor launch of Rugby League 26 continues to escalate with RLPA CEO Clint Newton writing to the NRL to fix concerns regarding player likenesses and gameplay. There is also concern about PVL’s son being part of the testing group that gave the game the tick of approval. 📝 SMH
Warriors keep on fighting the good fight in NSW Cup. Extending their winning streak to 14 with a massacre at the hands of a depleted South Sydney side at home today. There’s a fair chance they’ll go through the rest of the season undefeated heading into the finals!
If the RFL review gets its way. Super League could return to the famous Odsal Stadium. It has seen WAY better days, it makes Shark Park look like Allianz Stadium in comparison. It’s embarrassing that top flight football could return to this depreciated ground. 📸 @M_Shaw1
Broncos view The @brisbanebroncos have more issues than calming Reece Walsh down. When teams apply blowtorch & don’t keel over, as @TheParraEels showed, Brisbane go into panic. They must show patience or be cannon fodder in finals, if they get there. aapnews.aap.com.au/a/VWrJatoam