Reece Walsh has produced one of the greatest grand final performances in history to lead Brisbane to their seventh premiership with a 26-22 win over Melbourne.
Grassroots football and the next generation of rugby league players will be the focus of the Canberra Raiders’ blockbuster clash with the Penrith Panthers in Mudgee.
Concurrently running with Skyfire didn’t stop a record-breaking 18,884 people attending the Raiders’ first home game at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday 15 March.
My favourite team, the Melbourne Storm, may have lost the 2024 NRL Grand Final but I still enjoyed my first experience attending one of the biggest sporting events of the year.
Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant are unlikely to face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.
Canberra will get "eaten alive" in their biggest clash of the NRL season so far if they don't tidy up completion-rate woes that have plagued them in recent weeks.
Coach Ricky Stuart says...
Canberra star Joe Tapine says recognition his blockbusting performances are earning is even sweeter because he's not eligible for the Origin spotlight.
Many expect Melbourne to roll through Canberra in Saturday's NRL elimination final, but Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says his side is ready for the challenge.
