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Shane Webcke of the Broncos watches from the bench during a semi-final against the Newcastle Knights in 2006.

Webcke launches at Broncos over 'weak' Walters decision

The Broncos legend has teed off at the "terrible weakness" shown by club management in the way the coach was treated, creating "a maelstrom of drama".

Broncos players 'blindsided' by Walters axing

Kevin Walters was sacked as head coach of the Brisbane Broncos but when the news broke, players had no idea.

Gould's passionate plea amid 'terrible' Ponga saga

Phil Gould has delivered a passionate plea to NRL powerbrokers after Kalyn Ponga's decision to opt out of Kangaroos selection.

'Jared idles high': Coaches on alert as fiery duel looms

The're been plenty made of the looming battle between rival enforcers in Friday night's prelim final, but the coaches aren't lighting the fuse.

Robbo's defiant call amid Kangaroos No.1 debate

James Tedesco is the incumbent Australian captain and his coach at club level believes the fullback has done enough to earn selection.

Selectors warned against 'premature' Kangaroos bolter

Tyran Wishart has emerged as a bolter for the Kangaroos this year, but Phil Gould believes there's another debut that is more warranted.

Shock Kiwi approach revealed prior to Ponga snub

As reaction to Kalyn Ponga's Kangaroos snub intensifies, it's been revealed the star was approached to play for the Kiwis last year.

Selwyn Cobbo, Lindsay Collins and Liam Martin link together for the national anthem before Australia's 2023 Pacific Championship match against Samoa.

Bulldogs bolter selected in Kangaroos shock

Bulldogs winger Jacob Kiraz has reportedly been named in an extended Kangaroos squad for this year's Pacific Championship.

Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary

Cleary lifts lid on 'mind blowing' paparazzi 'car chase'

Nathan Cleary has spoken in detail for the first time about his attempts to keep his relationship with Mary Fowler private before it was 'hard launched' for them.

Grand final players pulled in Sharks double blow

The Sharks are facing an uphill battle to have their best team on the field ahead of their preliminary final against Penrith with their backline dealt a major blow.