Why rugby league players are smarter than you think

Why rugby league players are smarter than you think

Although physical prowess may appear to make or break football players,research suggests that intelligence plays a bigger role than we think.

  • byCindy Yin

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Bunker,judiciary,obstructions:NRL asks clubs to tackle hit list before 2025

Bunker,judiciary,obstructions:NRL asks clubs to tackle hit list before 2025

A secret survey has been sent out to all clubs for feedback in time for next season,and seemingly no issue has been spared – with the bunker officiating front and centre after Ivan Cleary’s blast.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Grand final star Martin out of Kangaroos squad,Cleary in doubt for Vegas game
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Grand final star Martin out of Kangaroos squad,Cleary in doubt for Vegas game

Injuries will rule the Clive Churchill Medal winner out of the Pacific Championships,and potentially keep Nathan Cleary from the Panthers’ Las Vegas match.

  • byMichael Chammas,Billie Eder andAdrian Proszenko
A victory song,four-peat’s sake
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A victory song,four-peat’s sake

And the arrival of a new hero to tackle pond scum.

Culture before club:Why Peachey skipped Panthers’ grand final win

Culture before club:Why Peachey skipped Panthers’ grand final win

Tyrone Peachey has no regrets about his decision to play in the Koori Knockout,despite missing out on witnessing Penrith’s historic four-peat.

  • byAdrian Proszenko
Mark Latham has been bagging the bigwigs of racing. Guess where he spent the weekend?

Mark Latham has been bagging the bigwigs of racing. Guess where he spent the weekend?

The former opposition leader has been turning the blowtorch on the Australian Turf Club in parliament. That hasn’t stopped him enjoying their hospitality.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook
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Birthday goodwill speaks volumes
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Birthday goodwill speaks volumes

While rugby league remains in the margins.

Five things that highlight coach Cleary’s tactical masterclass

Five things that highlight coach Cleary’s tactical masterclass

The strategic and the spontaneous collided as Ivan Cleary masterminded Melbourne’s demise,and his halves shot them to pieces with play-making brilliance.

  • byDan Walsh,Adam Pengilly andBillie Eder
Storm lose captain's challenge
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Storm lose captain's challenge

Harry Grant unsuccessfully challenged this grand final play.

Robbed or outplayed? The moments that cost Storm the NRL grand final

Robbed or outplayed? The moments that cost Storm the NRL grand final

Two bunker calls and a Storm shocker. These were the moments that conspired against Melbourne in their grand final loss to Penrith on Sunday night.

Power players:Inside the NRL grand final’s most exclusive suite
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Power players:Inside the NRL grand final’s most exclusive suite

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton were forced to hang out together during Sunday’s big game.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman