Wahs are up, Dogs take a dive, Storm remain down
Round 7 concluded with an upset of epic proportions as the Eels completely embarrassed the Bulldogs in what can only be described as a typical result for this infuriating season.
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Round 7 concluded with an upset of epic proportions as the Eels completely embarrassed the Bulldogs in what can only be described as a typical result for this infuriating season.
Melbourne's worst start to an NRL season under coach Craig Bellamy has continued as they suffered a fifth-straight defeat, a 26-22 loss to Canberra at GIO Stadium.
With the NRL charging ever onwards, we pause to ponder; where does the game we all love currently stand?
With their NRL finals hopes already written off in some quarters on their back of their fourth successive loss, defiant Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says the "finish line" is still far away.
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.
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?
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.
Craig Bellamy says his Melbourne team may as well have "gone to the pub" after his focus on defence failed to stop a Warriors onslaught at AAMI Park that ended a 12-year losing streak.
Coach Craig Bellamy is satisfied Melbourne have done all they can to fix their faltering defence as they look to avoid a further slide down the NRL ladder with a fourth successive loss.
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.
The Easter weekend provided plenty of exciting football, with some teams enjoying statement wins, while others did absolutely nothing to console their fans.
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.
Put through a brutal training session on the back of their record-setting loss, Cameron Munster says Melbourne need to copy the aggressive mindset of Penrith to get their season back on track.
We move into Round 6 of the NRL season with some teams starting to show some consistency, with others still capable of springing surprises.
Craig Bellamy has put Melbourne's players on notice, warning he isn't afraid to wield the axe if they don't work hard to fix defensive issues after the flogging from Penrith.
Penrith are officially off to the hottest start to a season in 63 years after claiming their fifth straight win with an historic 50-10 domination of Melbourne.
Tui Kamikamica has been discharged from Royal Melbourne Hospital but faces an uncertain NRL future after his suspected stroke.
There are some things more important than football in life, as the Melbourne Storm found out this week.
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.
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.
Melbourne Storm have been rocked by the news that Fijian forward Tui Kamikamica has suffered a suspected stroke.
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.
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako will join Melbourne next year on a two-year deal in a move that is perfect timing for the Storm.
Melbourne have given up a commanding lead for the second straight match with a fast-finishing North Queensland scoring three tries in eight minutes for a shock 28-24 win.