Analysis
NRL 2023
Expert breakdown of NRL round 25 matches
The dreaded two words - mathematical chance - still linger over a few clubs this week but the finals picture should be a bit clearer come Sunday evening.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh, Adrian Proszenko and Nick Wright
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As it happened: Matildas heartbreak as England advance to historic final
Australia will face Sweden in Brisbane on Saturday in the third-place play-off at their home World Cup following a 3-1 loss to a clinical England side.
- by Dan Walsh, Roy Ward and James Polson
World Cup shootout or a 12-foot wipeout? The mind games of sport’s scariest moments
The loneliest walk in sport is from halfway to the penalty spot, with the whole world watching. The loneliest wait might be sitting in the middle of the Pacific, with a 12-foot monster heading your way.
- by Dan Walsh
The six four-point games that will decide the NRL finals race
The next best thing to the first Roosters-Rabbitohs grand final in 88 years is looming large as one of six critical games over the next three weeks to decide the finals fates of seven clubs.
- by Dan Walsh
‘Couldn’t have asked for more’: Walker, Crichton in line for Roosters recalls
Sam Walker’s long-awaited return from injury has been just reward for hours of hard work behind the scenes as Trent Robinson considers a first-grade return for the young half.
- by Dan Walsh
Teahupo’o tattoo: The scars and silence world No.1 Toledo fights on any given day
A 0.0 heat score at Teahupo’o still follows reigning world champion Filipe Toledo wherever he goes. But after building back up after a mental breakdown, the Brazilian is more than comfortable in his own skin.
- by Dan Walsh
Strange days: One family and three games in two hours make NRL history
The greatest game of all will take a Strange turn on Sunday afternoon, as John, Jasmin and Ethan Strange all turn out across the NRL and NRLW on the one day.
- by Dan Walsh
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Ewing suffers broken back in Teahupo’o wipeout, putting world title bid on the rocks
Ethan Ewing’s world title tilt is in serious doubt after the No.2 ranked surfer fractured two vertebrae in his back after wiping out at Teahupo’o.
- by Dan Walsh
Analysis
NRL 2023
Expert breakdown of NRL round 24 matches
There’s just four rounds remaining in the regular season, and round 24 kicks off with Manly’s campaign going on the line when they face the NRL’s toughest test.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko
Haas camp hunts ‘the right deal’ to keep million-dollar man at Red Hill
Payne Haas’s management will meet with Brisbane hierarchy this week as the game’s No.1 prop turns to former cross code star Sonny Bill Williams for advice on his future.
- by Dan Walsh
‘Overhyped? They’re the ones hyping him up’: Roosters defend Suaalii as Walker edges closer
Criticism of the 20-year-old, and talk of an early release to rugby union, continues to gather momentum as fellow prodigy Sam Walker takes a significant step in his NRL comeback.
- by Dan Walsh