Wayne Bennett slams PNG Chiefs' tax-free status
The 2026 NRL season rolls on to Round 9, and as the Roosters reflect on their mammoth victory over the Dragons, there are still areas they are keen to work on.
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Panthers sure to topple Manly, Tigers to upset Sharks
Round 8 turned out to be a walk in the park for some tippers, but Round 9 looks like it is throwing up the usual challenges.
NRL teams: Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga return
Who said tipping was particularly tough this NRL season? Fresh on the back of our perfect eight-from-eight in Round 8, we are brimming with confidence here in the ESPN bunker.
The Bunnies are hopping, the Bulldogs are flopping
The depleted Broncos continued to impress, dismissing the dismal Bulldogs, the Tigers were sensational in their Leichhardt Oval victory over the Raiders, and the Storm slumped to yet another heavy defeat, this time at the hands of the Rabbitohs.
Edwards sends Origin reminder as Panthers win
Incumbent NSW fullback Dylan Edwards has sent a timely reminder of his State of Origin credentials by inspiring red-hot Penrith to a 44-12 thrashing of Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.
NRL 2026 Big Board 6: Bai rises, Makasini falls, and two new names emerge
The first real sample size of the 2026 season is in, and the movement both up and down the Big Board has already been significant.
Sea Eagles certainties; guess work on who wins the Cowboys, Sharks clash
Will shock losers from last week bounce back? Will the Dragons rise from the ashes of the Shane Flanagan reign? Are the Cowboys serious contenders or hopeless pretenders? Will the Storm win another game this season, and if so, when?
NRL teams: Dragons drop Kyle, Crichton back for Dogs
It is hard to believe that Anzac Day is here already, as the NRL season rolls into Round 8 and we take a minute to remember those brave souls who gave everything so that we might have the freedoms that we currently enjoy.
'Incredible' Tedesco stars in Roosters comeback win
Trent Robinson has lauded "incredible" fullback James Tedesco for inspiring the Sydney Roosters to a 38-24 come-from-behind defeat of Newcastle on Justin Holbrook's return to Allianz Stadium.
V'Landys, expansion, rule changes: Is the NRL heading in the right direction?
With the NRL charging ever onwards, we pause to ponder; where does the game we all love currently stand?
Surely the Bunnies bounce back; the Knights upset the Chooks?
The 2026 NRL season continues to confuse and confound, providing plenty of headaches for tippers throughout the year. Tipping all the winners each weekend is near impossible, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.
NRL teams: Brown back for Knights, Thompson in Dogs' debut
This week throws up some more conundrums. Do teams bounce back from shock losses last week? Do those showing unexpected form reversals continue to shine? And, is it at all possible that the Storm will slump to a fifth-straight defeat?
Rabbitohs and Sharks blow it, Taumalolo tramples and Bulldogs blitz it
The upsets continued over the weekend, starting with the biggest of them all as the Bulldogs toppled the Panthers. The Storm's woes continued, while the Rabbitohs and Sharks really should have won their games in the Perth.
Real deal: Tigers strike to stay in NRL's top two
Wests Tigers can officially believe again after a 42-22 pummelling of Newcastle kept them in the NRL's top two courtesy of their best winning streak in eight years.
NRL 2026 Big Board 5: Walsh, Rodwell surge as rising stars reshape rankings
The first real sample size of the 2026 season is in, and the movement both up and down the Big Board has already been significant.
Stocks: Sea Eagles bounce back, the Raiders continue to slide
The Easter weekend provided plenty of exciting football, with some teams enjoying statement wins, while others did absolutely nothing to console their fans.
Awesome Panthers roll on, Cowboys capable of upset
The 2026 NRL season continues to confuse and confound, providing plenty of headaches for tippers throughout the year. Tipping all the winners each weekend is near impossible, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.
NRL teams: Xerri returns, Arthars to Broncos No. 1
We move into Round 6 of the NRL season with some teams starting to show some consistency, with others still capable of springing surprises.
Resurrected Knights hand Raiders 4th straight loss
Newcastle have continued their remarkable transformation under coach Justin Holbrook with a stunning 32-12 Easter Sunday victory over 2025 minor premiers Canberra at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.
Broncos certainties this week, Sharks to win toss of the coin
The 2026 NRL season continues to confuse and confound, providing plenty of headaches for tippers throughout the year. Tipping all the winners each weekend is near impossible, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.
NRL teams: Hunt back for Knights, Haas for Broncos
The Easter long weekend brings us a feast of NRL action, which, with the spate of recent upsets, is bound to be another nightmare for tippers.
Stocks: Top guns tumble; Panthers prove unstoppable
The upsets continue to baffle experts and punters alike, the Tigers ventured across the ditch to upset the Wahs, the Knights belted the Bulldogs, and the Cowboys produced a minor miracle against the Storm in Townsville.
Ciraldo blasts 'soft' traits in loss to Knights
Cameron Ciraldo has accused his Canterbury side of taking "soft decisions" as they fell to a Newcastle outfit missing $3 million worth of talent in a 24-16 NRL loss.
Dogs muzzled as Knight's Young grabs hat-trick
Dominic Young scored a hat-trick to help a Newcastle side missing roughly $3 million worth of talent end Canterbury's unbeaten start to the NRL season in a 24-16 win.
NRL tiers: One team stands alone, the rest are stumbling behind
After four full rounds of the NRL season, it is time to evaluate the teams. Who are the premiership favourites? Who are legitimate contenders? And which teams should be looking towards the 2027 season.