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Danny Weidler

Danny Weidler

Danny Weidler is a sport columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Ashley Klein.

The NRL needs to stand down Ashley Klein from Origin

Plus, the selection of Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NSW side following the withdrawal of Bulldogs pair Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz has left his club fuming.

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Roberts-Smith departs Silverwater Correctional Complex in Sydney on April 17 after being granted bail.

V’landys makes call on Roberts-Smith’s visit to Broncos sheds

The accused war criminal and his daughters were invited to the Brisbane dressing rooms at Suncorp Stadium last Sunday after the club’s shock loss to St George Illawarra.

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Mal Meninga

NRL Integrity Unit investigating Meninga over claims he courted Bulldogs duo

The Perth Bears coach has placed his employer, the NRL, in an awkward position after angering the Bulldogs by telling News Corp of his plans to poach two of their best players. 

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Bulldogs

‘They are the right people to lead this club’: Why Bulldogs boss is backing Gus and Ciraldo

Canterbury chairman Adam Driussi insists the club isn’t panicking amid criticism over their form and a media campaign to coach and general manager.

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Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary share a photo on Instagram in June, 2024.

Why Mary Fowler’s dreams and plans will shape Nathan Cleary’s next move

Family, love and new success will take precedence over money when Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary weighs up his footballing future.

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Inaugural Perth Bears coach, Mal Meninga at HBF Stadium.

The Bears are set to win cap concessions at last. But there’s a bigger problem brewing

Peter V’landys has come around to the view that head office must help the expansion club attract players to Perth. But tensions are growing over Mal Meninga’s involvement with the club.

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Jahream Bula makes huge call on Wests Tigers future

Tigers fans were left reeling last week by the news their co-captain would join the PNG Chiefs. Now, their star fullback has ended months of speculation over his next move.

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Jarome Luai returns for the Tigers tonight.

Jarome Luai visits Papua New Guinea as Chiefs chase blockbuster signing

One of the figures largely credited with turning the Wests Tigers into an NRL force has visited the home of what will become the league’s 19th team.

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Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould says the abuse of players and coaches must stop.

NRL and clubs need to end toxic online abuse of players, says Gould

Phil Gould says the NRL and clubs should ban fans from games if they vilify players online, while the NRL is questioning its decision to appoint Mal Meninga as Perth Bears coach.

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Dean Young (left) talks to Shane Flanagan in 2020 when Young was interim coach and Flanagan an assistant.

Why the Dragons will overlook the most obvious replacement for Shane Flanagan

Dean Young is a long-time St George Illawarra assistant, played more than 200 games for the club and won a premiership there – but he’s unlikely to get the top job.

  • Danny Weidler