The former Blues coach is the last man standing for the NSWRL,but his return already feels like a Shakespearean tragedy in the making.
The candidates to replace Brad Fittler are running short after Ricky Stuart dropped out of the running for the NSW position.
Allies of Origin great Laurie Daley have been contacting influential figures to start privately and publicly supporting him to replace Brad Fittler.
On the same day it was expected a decision would be made on the coach’s future,the board delayed a decision as to whether they would go with a Fittler-Gould-Laurie Daley dream team.
The 32-year-old wants a new home straight away at the Eels. The problem is he could face his previous club days later in the middle of a finals race.
The Origin coaches were thrust into the Kangaroos’ selection roles on the eve of the series,but have now withdrawn before even picking a team.
It felt like the tide was turning against the All Stars game with a spate of big-name withdrawals. But a few minutes of pre-game television was enough to understand why it has to stay.
Aboriginal players are among the most celebrated in the game,but Indigenous figures want change to foster more coaches at the higher levels and fix a ‘blight’ on the NRL.
Why playing against the Pacific nations and touring England and New Zealand are better options for the Indigenous All Stars than a 2025 World Cup berth.
How Latrell Mitchell broke the news to his big brother Shaquai that he was a shock inclusion in the Indigenous All Stars team.
A text message to Laurie Daley helped pave the way for Latrell Mitchell’s older brother Shaquai to join the Indigenous All Stars.