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For all the news,visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/nrl.xmlSydney Morning Herald - Sport/ Nrlhttps://www.smh.com.au/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUWed,02 Apr 2025 08:38:29 +1100https://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/nrl.xmlWed,02 Apr 2025 08:38:29 +1100Sydney Morning Herald - Sport/ NrlSport/ NRLWally Lewis and Darren Lockyer discuss how Manly needs to handle the distractions around Daly Cherry-Evans'departure.b99f0891-a5e5-4636-8c1f-3bd8fe7fce0ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/greats-call-for-answers-to-dce-distraction-20250402-p5loet.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlWed,02 Apr 2025 07:45:37 +1100Greats call for answers to DCE'distraction'Sport/ NRLChristian NicolussiThe Titans back-rower has provided Souths with a blueprint on how best to upset the Sydney Roosters’ star prop.cd29f381-f787-41e2-b8de-2b014ab34307https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/david-fifita-backflipped-on-the-sydney-roosters-then-he-helped-south-sydney-20250401-p5lo9h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlWed,02 Apr 2025 05:22:00 +1100David Fifita backflipped on the Sydney Roosters. Then he helped South SydneySport/ NRLWally Lewis and Darren Lockyer hand out report cards to each Queensland team after one month of the NRL season18b0e276-f516-4a3c-ae65-406667647435https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/how-each-queensland-team-is-going-so-far-in-2025-qlder-ep04-20250401-p5lod2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,01 Apr 2025 19:56:17 +1100How each Queensland team is going so far in 2025| QLDER - Ep04Sport/ NRLLatrell Mitchell has been named to return for the Rabbitohs and will line up in the centres.fecd02a7-3589-4edb-8fa3-6f1183fd0f32https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/latrell-returns-in-new-bunnies-role-20250401-p5locr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,01 Apr 2025 19:06:18 +1100Latrell returns in new Bunnies roleSport/ NRLBulldogs captain Stephen Crichton and Cameron Ciraldo speak about star hooker Reed Mahoney.1433b64b-41f7-42e5-8eca-fc8bdd72cb44https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bulldogs-defend-mahoneys-antics-20250401-p5loco.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,01 Apr 2025 18:56:16 +1100Bulldogs defend Mahoney's anticsSport/ NRLBillie Eder,Christian Nicolussi,Dan Walsh,Adrian ProszenkoBulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo backed the NRL’s crackdown on high tackles,but said he was confused by Sitili Tupouniua’s ban for a shoulder charge.243ff272-e444-4c20-879a-2dbda3d1228dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/around-the-clubs-round-4-20250330-p5lnlj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,01 Apr 2025 17:29:15 +1100Ciraldo confused by Tupouniua ban;Walker to make Eels debutSport/ NRLNick WrightThey have been the NRL perennial battlers,but a shift for one star to rival that of his famous father has them heading towards a drought-breaking season.47ca5cc5-d736-4af3-bbb0-34048cd14a3dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/how-a-shock-shift-and-an-afl-star-helped-unlock-son-of-nrl-titan-20250401-p5lo6o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,01 Apr 2025 16:50:41 +1100How a shock shift and an AFL star helped unlock son of NRL titanSport/ NRLMichael ChammasHaas is on the verge of walking away from the Australian Kangaroos to represent Samoa despite the lure of the first Ashes series in 22 years.5eb9dc5f-9f2d-47d0-a7a6-f553f81fb0d4https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/payne-haas-on-verge-of-kangaroos-defection-to-represent-samoa-20250401-p5lo61.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,01 Apr 2025 15:40:00 +1100Payne Haas on verge of Kangaroos defection to represent SamoaSport/ NRLAdrian ProszenkoHe’s the halfback who has steered the Bulldogs to the top of the NRL ladder,yet still remains unsigned beyond this season. However,things could be about to change for Toby Sexton.20391529-99e7-4cac-874e-f671047d6c2dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/after-passing-on-dce-bulldogs-open-negotiations-with-sexton-20250401-p5lo4k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,01 Apr 2025 11:40:00 +1100After passing on DCE,Bulldogs open negotiations with SextonSport/ NRLRoy MastersOn April 1,1995 News Limited raided ARL clubs for players and coaches in a move that started a bitter three-year war and split the code.2cbf2fba-f83d-4ccd-b5ba-a151eae9de08https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/thirty-years-on-the-super-league-war-still-impacts-the-game-20250330-p5lnng.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,01 Apr 2025 05:40:00 +1100Thirty years on,the Super League war still impacts the gameSport/ NRLDan WalshHistory shows that Manly often manage to end on the worst possible terms with their favourite sons.f281c37d-1c59-4ee0-b4d4-5807be4f53eehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/more-broadway-than-brookvale-how-seibold-ended-up-in-hot-seat-at-manly-20250331-p5lnu1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlTue,01 Apr 2025 05:11:00 +1100More Broadway than Brookvale:How Seibold ended up in hot seat at ManlySport/ NRL9news Sydney's Danny Weidler reveals the Tigers'reported plan to re-sign Lachlan Galvin.94c9e878-41af-4a51-b7fa-82eb810f8adfhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/tigers-5m-galvin-plan-revealed-20250331-p5lo23.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,31 Mar 2025 22:23:50 +1100Tigers $5m Galvin plan revealedSport/ NRLThe NRL has sent an email to clubs informing them that players will be sin binned for high shots.9f5e50bb-6361-40a0-abd6-105fce2b33d7https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-admits-to-head-contact-mistakes-20250331-p5lo24.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,31 Mar 2025 22:23:29 +1100NRL admits to head contact mistakesSport/ NRLPhil Gould believes Manly needs to move on immediately from the furore around Daly Cherry-Evans.8928d181-b8c7-475e-934d-67a62fe97395https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/gould-manly-caught-unaware-by-dce-20250331-p5lo1z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,31 Mar 2025 21:38:18 +1100Gould:Manly ‘caught unaware’ by DCESport/ NRLBilly Slater wants to see young star Blaize Talagi in the Panthers'lineup.13adf81c-70ab-4c68-9b9d-9ac3dc45417dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/find-a-position-slaters-call-on-panthers-recruit-20250331-p5lo0m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,31 Mar 2025 18:06:56 +1100'Find a position':Slater's call on Panthers recruitSport/ NRLChristian NicolussiBut the governing body says the lack of action is not a new precedent for the game.3f4c4cba-9b54-4ebb-8ffa-62dbfb970ba9https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/they-got-it-wrong-nrl-admits-four-players-should-have-been-sin-binned-for-high-contact-20250331-p5lnuj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,31 Mar 2025 17:50:20 +1100They got it wrong:NRL admits four players should have been sin binned for high contactSport/ NRLBilly Slater breaks down all the big talking points from the weekend of footy,starting with how teams had to adapt in wild weather. He shares his thoughts on Turbo’s injury,DCE’s future,and why he’s so impressed with the Bulldogs. Plus,he dives into every match-up from the Sea Eagles vs Eels to the Broncos vs Dolphins,and wraps up with listener questions and the coveted Billy M Awards.3fdb1058-b038-4e7b-86f7-945f8e03fd4dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/billy-s-huge-call-on-the-bulldogs-billy-slater-podcast-ep06-20250331-p5lo02.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,31 Mar 2025 17:09:52 +1100Billy’s HUGE CALL on the Bulldogs:Billy Slater Podcast Ep06Sport/ NRLBilly Slater believes Anthony Seibold would be proud of Manly after losing Tom Trbojevic and still managing a win.319cb12b-55c4-45a0-a7cc-2e5c5fd8e20ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/slaters-hopes-for-turbo-after-injury-20250331-p5lnzv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,31 Mar 2025 16:47:30 +1100Slater's hopes for Turbo after injurySport/ NRLBenji Marshall claims his side got'no favours'against the Warriors but wouldn't speak on specific decisions.ab9df35f-24a9-4151-8bd4-c20eaa4140d9https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/benji-frustrated-after-tigers-loss-20250331-p5lnqy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlMon,31 Mar 2025 06:57:27 +1100Benji frustrated after Tigers lossSport/ NRLDan WalshThe Tigers may have discovered newfound resolve but it was the same old heartbreak with their $1.25 million half placed on report in a nailbiting loss to the Warriors.d525b40a-ae1d-4edb-9066-7732132ef16dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/luai-s-high-shot-and-injuries-add-headaches-to-tigers-heartbreak-20250330-p5lnlh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrlSun,30 Mar 2025 21:21:53 +1100Luai’s high shot and injuries add headaches to Tigers heartbreak