Sharks star Connor Tracey’s game ended after just 12 minutes on Saturday night after copping a sickening head knock. Tracey was running the ball out of his own half when Andrew McCullough took his legs and Tariq Sims came over the top. Sims’ shoulder caught Tracey flush on the jaw the Sharks winger appeared to …
The NRL has been labelled embarrassing for their explanation as to why Storm star Nelson Asofa-Solomona escaped sanction for cracking Wayde Egan’s teeth with his elbow. Asofa-Solomona was not even charged by the match review committee, despite being placed on report and penalised on the field for slamming his elbow and forearm onto the face …
The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield and NRL360 host Braith Anasata have clashed over Cameron Munster’s contract negotiations with the Melbourne Storm. The superstar playmaker has been the subject of increasing speculation after it was revealed he had rejected a new, two-year Storm deal worth up to $750,000-800,000 a year. It represented a whopping $400,000 pay …
The Storm’s hooker depth is being severely tested with Harry Grant and Tyran Wishart joining Brandon Smith on the sidelines due to Covid protocols. “Melbourne Storm’s Tyran Wishart has been ruled out of Saturday night’s Multicultural Round match with Parramatta at AAMI Park,” the Storm released in a statement. “The rookie utility player has been …
Ryan Matterson will be out of the Eels squad for the foreseeable future after suffering a hamstring injury, welcoming Oregon Kaufusi into the starting side. Parramatta gun Tom Opacic slots back into the centres, with Waqa Blake moving to the wing after hat-trick hero Sean Russell’s injury. Kevin Walters looks set to use is son …
The Storm suffered a major blow in the opening minute of their clash with the Tigers on Saturday with superstar hooker Brandon Smith going off with a suspected fractured hand. It’s understood that the Storm medical staff believe Smith sustained the injury in the first tackle of the game. He tried to play on but …
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has revealed star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is in doubt for Round 1. A photo of Papenhuyzen in a moon boot last month had Storm fans worried and the club told foxsports.com.au that it was due to a “minor” ankle injury. However, Bellamy told Fox League that Papenhuyzen is no guarantee to …
Melbourne Storm have locked in two key pieces with Reimis Smith signing extending for two seasons and schoolboys sensation Jack Howarth inking a massive five-year deal. Smith, whose new deal will keep him at the Storm until the end of 2024, enjoyed a strong first season under Craig Bellamy having joined from the Bulldogs. Get …
The Dolphins have signed Melbourne Storm skipper Jesse Bromwich in a major coup for Wayne Bennett’s expansion side. Bromwich, who has also captained New Zealand, will join the Dolphins on a two-year deal from their inaugural season in 2023. He’ll turn 35 in the final year of his contract. The prop has played all of …
Melbourne Storm winger Isaac Lumelume has been granted an immediate release from the final year of his contract due to personal reasons. Lumelume made his NRL debut for the Storm last year and went on to play a further five games. The 23-year-old shared the news on his Instagram on Tuesday night. Sport’s greatest rivalry …