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Brisbane Times

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The Bulldogs and Tigers have rebuilt their rosters. So why can’t the Dragons?

The Bulldogs and Tigers have rebuilt their rosters. So why can’t the Dragons?

St George Illawarra shot up, then straight back down, and once again have a coach in the crosshairs with their salary cap spent in the wrong places.

07.04.2026 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The Bulldogs and Tigers have rebuilt their rosters. So why can’t the Dragons?

The Bulldogs and Tigers have rebuilt their rosters. So why can’t the Dragons?

St George Illawarra shot up, then straight back down, and once again have a coach in the crosshairs with their salary cap spent in the wrong places.

07.04.2026 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The Bulldogs and Tigers have rebuilt their rosters. So why can’t the Dragons?

The Bulldogs and Tigers have rebuilt their rosters. So why can’t the Dragons?

St George Illawarra shot up, then straight back down, and once again have a coach in the crosshairs with their salary cap spent in the wrong places.

07.04.2026 60

The Age

Dan Walsh

The Bulldogs and Tigers have rebuilt their rosters. So why can’t the Dragons?

The Bulldogs and Tigers have rebuilt their rosters. So why can’t the Dragons?

St George Illawarra shot up, then straight back down, and once again have a coach in the crosshairs with their salary cap spent in the wrong places.

07.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Mercurial Manly need to find backbone to survive in 2026

Rugby league has shifted dramatically this season, and the Sea Eagles have been caught out. This is what interim coach Kieran Foran must do to turn...

31.03.2026 20

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Mercurial Manly need to find backbone to survive in 2026

Rugby league has shifted dramatically this season, and the Sea Eagles have been caught out. This is what interim coach Kieran Foran must do to turn...

31.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Mercurial Manly need to find backbone to survive in 2026

Rugby league has shifted dramatically this season, and the Sea Eagles have been caught out. This is what interim coach Kieran Foran must do to turn...

31.03.2026 20

The Age

Dan Walsh

Mercurial Manly need to find backbone to survive in 2026

Rugby league has shifted dramatically this season, and the Sea Eagles have been caught out. This is what interim coach Kieran Foran must do to turn...

31.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

DCE v Manly is the NRL at its sexiest. But it’s not why Roosters, Eagles are hot and bothered

The temperature is rising at the beachside clubs. And it’s got little to do with the former Sea Eagles skipper returning to Brookvale.

26.03.2026 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

DCE v Manly is the NRL at its sexiest. But it’s not why Roosters, Eagles are hot and bothered

The temperature is rising at the beachside clubs. And it’s got little to do with the former Sea Eagles skipper returning to Brookvale.

26.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

DCE v Manly is the NRL at its sexiest. But it’s not why Roosters, Eagles are hot and bothered

The temperature is rising at the beachside clubs. And it’s got little to do with the former Sea Eagles skipper returning to Brookvale.

26.03.2026 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

DCE v Manly is the NRL at its sexiest. But it’s not why Roosters, Eagles are hot and bothered

The temperature is rising at the beachside clubs. And it’s got little to do with the former Sea Eagles skipper returning to Brookvale.

26.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

What was that, rugby league? And what is going on at Brisbane?

The Broncos are off to the worst premiership defence – at least as far as effort without the ball is concerned – in history. But in 2026, how much...

13.03.2026 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

What was that, rugby league? And what is going on at Brisbane?

The Broncos are off to the worst premiership defence – at least as far as effort without the ball is concerned – in history. But in 2026, how much...

13.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

What was that, rugby league? And what is going on at Brisbane?

The Broncos are off to the worst premiership defence – at least as far as effort without the ball is concerned – in history. But in 2026, how much...

13.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

What was that, rugby league? And what is going on at Brisbane?

The Broncos are off to the worst premiership defence – at least as far as effort without the ball is concerned – in history. But in 2026, how much...

13.03.2026 20

The Age

Dan Walsh

Another NRL opening week of rule changes and confusion. Here’s hoping history doesn’t repeat

Lopsided scores – even by record margins – in round one aren’t exactly new in the NRL. But a fresh batch of rules and interpretations is enough...

08.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Another NRL opening week of rule changes and confusion. Here’s hoping history doesn’t repeat

Lopsided scores – even by record margins – in round one aren’t exactly new in the NRL. But a fresh batch of rules and interpretations is enough...

08.03.2026 30

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Another NRL opening week of rule changes and confusion. Here’s hoping history doesn’t repeat

Lopsided scores – even by record margins – in round one aren’t exactly new in the NRL. But a fresh batch of rules and interpretations is enough...

08.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Another NRL opening week of rule changes and confusion. Here’s hoping history doesn’t repeat

Lopsided scores – even by record margins – in round one aren’t exactly new in the NRL. But a fresh batch of rules and interpretations is enough...

08.03.2026 40

The Age

Dan Walsh

The season-defining moments that have haunted Penrith all summer

For the first time in five years, Penrith blinked when a tight contest was there to be won in last year’s preliminary final against Brisbane.

06.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The season-defining moments that have haunted Penrith all summer

For the first time in five years, Penrith blinked when a tight contest was there to be won in last year’s preliminary final against Brisbane.

06.03.2026 30

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The season-defining moments that have haunted Penrith all summer

For the first time in five years, Penrith blinked when a tight contest was there to be won in last year’s preliminary final against Brisbane.

06.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The season-defining moments that have haunted Penrith all summer

For the first time in five years, Penrith blinked when a tight contest was there to be won in last year’s preliminary final against Brisbane.

06.03.2026 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

The Rabbitohs revolution to fix worst attack of Bennett’s 38-year career

South Sydney had the NRL’s best completion rate in 2025, but ranked last in several other key attacking statistics.

05.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The Rabbitohs revolution to fix worst attack of Bennett’s 38-year career

South Sydney had the NRL’s best completion rate in 2025, but ranked last in several other key attacking statistics.

05.03.2026 40

The Age

Dan Walsh

The Rabbitohs revolution to fix worst attack of Bennett’s 38-year career

South Sydney had the NRL’s best completion rate in 2025, but ranked last in several other key attacking statistics.

05.03.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The Rabbitohs revolution to fix worst attack of Bennett’s 38-year career

South Sydney had the NRL’s best completion rate in 2025, but ranked last in several other key attacking statistics.

05.03.2026 20

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Upset for the ages: Inside the masterclass of NRL’s next coach-in-waiting

Hull KR were $5 outsiders playing against a Broncos side with $10 million more in playing talent. The coach who pulled off a monumental World Club...

20.02.2026 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

Upset for the ages: Inside the masterclass of NRL’s next coach-in-waiting

Hull KR were $5 outsiders playing against a Broncos side with $10 million more in playing talent. The coach who pulled off a monumental World Club...

20.02.2026 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Upset for the ages: Inside the masterclass of NRL’s next coach-in-waiting

Hull KR were $5 outsiders playing against a Broncos side with $10 million more in playing talent. The coach who pulled off a monumental World Club...

20.02.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Upset for the ages: Inside the masterclass of NRL’s next coach-in-waiting

Hull KR were $5 outsiders playing against a Broncos side with $10 million more in playing talent. The coach who pulled off a monumental World Club...

20.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

08.01.2026 20

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

08.01.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

08.01.2026 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

08.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The fumbling, bumbling moments that sum up England’s miserable summer holiday

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

06.01.2026 20

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The fumbling, bumbling moments that sum up England’s miserable summer holiday

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

06.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The fumbling, bumbling moments that sum up England’s miserable summer holiday

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

06.01.2026 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

The fumbling, bumbling moments that sum up England’s miserable summer holiday

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

06.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day one recap: Buy the ticket, take the Harry Brook ride. Just imagine when he works out Test cricket

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

04.01.2026 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day one recap: Buy the ticket, take the Harry Brook ride. Just imagine when he works out Test cricket

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

04.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day one recap: Buy the ticket, take the Harry Brook ride. Just imagine when he works out Test cricket

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

04.01.2026 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day one recap: Buy the ticket, take the Harry Brook ride. Just imagine when he works out Test cricket

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

04.01.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

They were dubbed ‘Dad’s Army’ before a ball was bowled. What next for this champion generation?

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

03.01.2026 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

They were dubbed ‘Dad’s Army’ before a ball was bowled. What next for this champion generation?

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

03.01.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

They were dubbed ‘Dad’s Army’ before a ball was bowled. What next for this champion generation?

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

03.01.2026 20

The Age

Dan Walsh

They were dubbed ‘Dad’s Army’ before a ball was bowled. What next for this champion generation?

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

03.01.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Ashes player ratings: The Australian trio who should be nervous after Bazballers finally deliver

England have finally fired an Ashes shot, and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another...

27.12.2025 20

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Ashes player ratings: The Australian trio who should be nervous after Bazballers finally deliver

England has finally fired an Ashes shot and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another scarcely...

27.12.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh