With a lengthened Anzac Round in the rear-view mirror following two close affairs on Tuesday, the attention of the rugby league world turned to Round 9.
Brisbane were without star duo Payne Haas and Ezra Mam due to suspension for their clash with the Rabbitohs, while experienced winger Corey Oates was also sidelined with a knee injury.
Old rivals Canterbury and St George Illawarra both looked to bounce back to form in a must-win clash on Sunday afternoon, with Kyle Flanagan axed.
Here's all the team news from Round 9.
NRL ROUND 9 RESULTS
CRONULLA SHARKS 44 - 6 NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Thursday 27th April, Shark Park (7.50pm)
Sharks confirmed team:
1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Matt Moylan
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Oregon Kaufusi
9. Blayke Brailey
10. BradenHamlin-Uele
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes
14. Wade Graham
15. Jack Williams
16. Royce Hunt
17. Thomas Hazelton
18. Braydon Trindall
Sharks team news:
No changes following the victory over Canterbury, with experienced forward Dale Finucane (suspension) still another week away from a return.
Cowboys confirmed team:
1.Scott Drinkwater
2.Kyle Feldt
3.Valentine Holmes
4. Peta Hiku
5.MurrayTaulagi
6.Tom Dearden
7.Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10.Coen Hess
11. JackGosiewski
12. Jeremiah Nanai
15. Jake Granville
13. Reuben Cotter
14. Tom Chester
16.JamayneTaunoa-Brown
17.Mitch Dunn
18. Riley Price
Cowboys team news:
No changes for the Cowboys following their win over Newcastle, with the likes of Heilum Luki (hamstring) and Jason Taumalolo (knee) both sidelined for another week or two.
Todd Payten has once again made a late switch though with Reuben Cotter moving back to the bench and Jake Granville starting.
PARRAMATTA EELS 43 - 12 NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Friday 28th April, CommBank Stadium (6pm)
Eels confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3.Will Penisini
4. Sean Russell
5.Haze Dunster
6.Dylan Brown
7.Mitchell Moses
8.Wiremu Greig
9.Josh Hodgson
10.Junior Paulo
11.Shaun Lane
14.Bryce Cartwright
13. J'maine Hopgood
15.Brendan Hands
16.Matt Doorey
17. Makahesi Makatoa
20. Ofahiki Ogden
18. Jake Arthur
Eels team news:
Reagan Campbell-Gillard (groin) is sidelined after picking up a nasty injury against the Broncos.Makahesi Makatoa joins the bench, while Wiremu Greig has been named in the starting lineup.
Bailey Simonsson (concussion) will miss at least a week, opening the door for Haze Dunster to grab the vacant spot in the backline.
Knights confirmed team:
1. Lachlan Miller
2. Dominic Young
3.Dane Gagai
4.BradmanBest
5. Greg Marzhew
6.Kalyn Ponga
7.Jackson Hastings
8.Daniel Saifiti
13. Kurt Mann
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
16. Mat Croker
9. Phoenix Crossland
14. Tyson Gamble
15. Jacob Saifiti
17. Jack Hetherington
18. Simi Sasagi
Knights team news:
Kalyn Ponga came off the bench in his return in Round 8, but has been named to start at five-eighth for this clash.
Adam Elliott (groin) is still another fortnight away from returning to the side.
BRISBANE BRONCOS 6 - 32 SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Friday 28th April, Suncorp Stadium (8pm)
Broncos confirmed team:
1. Reece Walsh
2. Jesse Arthars
3.Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6.Jock Madden
7.Adam Reynolds
8. Tom Flegler
9. Billy Walters
10. Keenan Palasia
11.Kurt Capewell
12.Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14.CoryPaix
15.Corey Jensen
16.KobeHetherington
17.Martin Taupau
18. Deine Mariner
Broncos team news:
Payne Haas and Ezra Mam have both accepted one-game bans after being charged over hip-drop tackles against the Eels.Keenan Palasiaand Jock Madden will come into the starting side.
Corey Oates (knee) is set to miss the next month with a PCL injury, opening the door for Jesse Arthars to take his spot on the wing.
Rabbitohs confirmed team:
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Taane Milne
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
10. Jai Arrow
11. Michael Chee Kam
12. Jacob Host
13. Cameron Murray
14.Jed Cartwright
15. Davvy Moale
16. Hame Sele
17. Thomas Burgess
19. Blake Taaffe
Rabbitohs team news:
Tevita Tatola (knee) has been named to return, which sees Daniel Suluka-Fifita drop out of the side in the only change for Souths.
Izaac Thompson (knee) remains sidelined due to injury.
CANBERRA RAIDERS 31 - 30 DOLPHINS
Saturday 29th April, McDonalds Park (3pm)
Raiders confirmed team:
1. Sebastian Kris
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Jarrod Croker
4.Matt Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12.Elliott Whitehead
13.Corey Horsburgh
14. Tom Starling
15. Emre Guler
16.Pasami Saulo
17.CoreyHarawira-Naera
18. James Schiller
Raiders team news:
Jordan Rapana (head knock) will replace Nick Cotric (hamstring) on the wing in the only change for Canberra following their Round 8 bye.
Xavier Savage (jaw) is closing in on a return from injury after starring in the NSW Cup.
Dolphins confirmed team:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3.Euan Aitken
4. Brenko Lee
5. Robert Jennings
6.Kodi Nikorima
7.Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Kenny Bromwich
11. Felise Kaufusi
12.ConnellyLemuelu
13. Tom Gilbert
14. Jarrod Wallace
16. Ray Stone
17. Herman Ese'ese
18. Kurt Donoghoe
19. Poasa Faamausili
Dolphins team news:
Kenny Bromwich (suspension) has been named to return in the front-row, pushing Herman Ese'ese to the bench.
Kurt Donoghoe has been named as a late replacement for Mark Nicholls who has succumb to a thumb injury.
MANLY SEA EAGLES 10 - 26 GOLD COAST TITANS
Saturday 29th April, Brookvale Oval (5.30pm)
Sea Eagles confirmed team:
19. Kaeo Weekes
2.Jason Saab
3. Reuben Garrick
4. Morgan Harper
5. Christian Tuipolotu
6. Cooper Johns
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8.TanielaPaseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10.Jake Trbojevic
11.Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Josh Aloiai
14. Karl Lawton
15.Ethan Bullemor
16. Sean Keppie
17.ToafofoaSipley
20. Samuela Fainu
Sea Eagles team news:
Tom Trbojevic (groin) was initially named at fullback but was ruled out on Friday morning. Kaeo Weekes will slot into the fullback role for the Sea Eagles.
Josh Schuster (quad) has been left out of the side, with Cooper Johns taking over the five-eighth role. Brad Parker (knee) has been ruled out, allowing Reuben Garrick to move into the centres and Christian Tuipolotu (knee) to return on the wing.
Meanwhile, second-rower Kelma Tuilagi (head knock) and Karl Lawton (shoulder) will both return to the side.
Titans confirmed team:
1. AJ Brimson
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita
5.Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Chris Randall
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. David Fifita
12. Joe Stimson
13. Isaac Liu
14. Jayden Campbell
15. Erin Clark
16.Klese Haas
17. Joe Vuna
18. Kruise Leeming
Titans team news:
Kruise Leeming and Thomas Mikaele have both been dropped from the side following the loss to the Dolphins.
PENRITH PANTHERS 8 - 12 WESTS TIGERS
Saturday 29th April, Carrington Park (7.35pm)
Panthers confirmed team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Tyrone Peachey
4.Stephen Crichton
5. Brian To'o
6.Jarome Luai
7.Nathan Cleary
8.Moses Leota
9.Mitch Kenny
10. Matthew Eisenhuth
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Zac Hosking
13.Isaah Yeo
14. Soni Luke
15.Lindsay Smith
17. Jaeman Salmon
22. Liam Henry
18. Luke Garner
Panthers team news:
Nathan Cleary (groin) was in doubt for Saturday night's clash but will play.
Izack Tago (pectoral) has been ruled out for the next six weeks, opening the door for Tyrone Peachey to line up in the centres.Sunia Turuva (ankle) has been cleared to play and will remain in the side on the wing.
Liam Henry has come onto the bench in place of Spencer Leniu, who misses out through injury.
James Fisher-Harris (knee) is at least another week away from a return.
Tigers confirmed team:
1. JahreamBula
2. David Nofoaluma
3.Starford To'a
4.Brent Naden
5. Junior Tupou
6. Brandon Wakeham
7. Luke Brooks
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. John Bateman
13. Fonua Pole
14.Jake Simpkin
15. JoeOfahengaue
16. Alex Twal
17. Tommy Talau
18. Justin Matamua
Tigers team news:
David Nofoaluma and Brent Naden have both been recalled to the backline, with Starford To'a and Charlie Staines dropping out.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 0-14 SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Sunday 30th April, Mt Smart Stadium (2pm)
Warriors confirmed team:
2.DallinWatene-Zelezniak
3.Marcelo Montoya
4. Adam Pompey
17.Viliami Vailea
5. Edward Kosi
6. Dylan Walker
7.Shaun Johnson
8.Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Freddy Lussick
10. Bunty Afoa
11. Jackson Ford
12. Marata Niukore
13. Josh Curran
14. Freddy Lussick
15.Bayley Sironen
16. Tom Ale
18.DemitricSifakula
22. Kalani Going
Warriors team news:
Tohu Harris (knee), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (head knock) and Jazz Tevaga (leg) have all been ruled out withDallinWatene-Zelezniak filling in at fullback afterTaineTuaupiki was initially named but later ruled out with a leg injury.
Marcelo Montoya shifts over to the wing as a result withViliami Vailea coming into the starting side at centre.
Kalani Going has been added to the bench with the rookie joined by the likes of Freddy Lussick and Tom Ale.
Dylan Walker was facing a two-game suspension but has successfully downgraded the charge at the judiciary to take his place at five-eighth.
Roosters confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2.Corey Allan
3.Joseph Suaalii
4. Paul Momirovski
5. Jaxson Paulo
6. Joey Manu
7. Luke Keary
10. Lindsay Collins
9. Brandon Smith
17. Matt Lodge
11. Egan Butcher
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley
14. Drew Hutchison
15.Angus Crichton
16. SitiliTupouniua
18. Fletcher Baker
19. Sam Walker
Roosters team news:
Daniel Tupou (hamstring) has been sidelined following the Anzac Day victory over the Dragons, with Corey Allan taking his place on the wing.
Nat Butcher (suspension) will return in the back-row, pushing Angus Crichton to the bench.
Meanwhile, the Roosters got hit with a massive blow with JaredWaerea-Hargreaves ruled out 24 hours before kick off. Matt Lodge takes his place in the starting side, while Fletcher Baker is added to the bench.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 16 - 18 CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
Sunday 30th April, WIN Stadium (4.05pm)
Dragons confirmed team:
1. Tyrell Sloan
2.Mat Feagai
3.Moses Suli
4.Zac Lomax
5.Max Feagai
6. Talatau Amone
7.Ben Hunt
8. Michael Molo
9. Moses Mbye
10.Blake Lawrie
11.Ben Murdoch-Masila
12.Jack Bird
13.Jack De Belin
14.Jacob Liddle
15. Jaiyden Hunt
16. Toby Couchman
17. Josh Kerr
19. Jayden Sullivan
20. Billy Burns
Dragons team news:
Tautau Moga (shoulder) picked up an injury during the narrow loss to the Roosters, which opens the door for Max Feagai to play his first game of the season.
No other changes at this stage for the struggling Red V outfit.
Bulldogs confirmed team:
1. Hayze Perham
2.Declan Casey
3.Jake Averillo
4.Paul Alamoti
5. Braidon Burns
6.Josh Reynolds
7. Matt Burton
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
9.Reed Mahoney
25. Harrison Edwards
11. Corey Waddell
12. Jacob Preston
13.RaymondFaitala-Mariner
14. Kurtis Morrin
15.Jayden Okunbor
16. Samuel Hughes
20. Karl Oloapu
19. Fa'amanu Brown
21. Reece Hoffman
Bulldogs team news:
Karl Oloapu will make his NRL debut off the bench after being brought in to replace Ryan Sutton.
Max King (ribs) has been ruled out in the latest major blow for the club with Harrison Edwards named to replace him at prop.
Kyle Flanagan has been axed, with Josh Reynolds moving into the starting side at five-eighth.
FAQs
NRL team lists: Every side's confirmed lineup for Round 9? ›
Teams. For the 2023 season, the number of teams in the NRL increased from sixteen to seventeen with the inclusion of a fourth Queensland-based club, the Dolphins who are based at Redcliffe but play most of their home games at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
What team is joining the NRL in 2023? ›Teams. For the 2023 season, the number of teams in the NRL increased from sixteen to seventeen with the inclusion of a fourth Queensland-based club, the Dolphins who are based at Redcliffe but play most of their home games at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
What time do NRL team lists get released? ›Clubs will announce their teams at 4pm, Tuesdays (instead of the usual 5pm), and each club will announce a 21-man squad consisting of 17 "Active" players, with four additional players named as "Reserves".
What teams are coming to the NRL? ›The sixth edition of the Telstra Women's Premiership will see an additional four teams added to the competition, with the Sharks, Cowboys, Raiders and Wests Tigers joining the existing six teams – Dragons, Roosters, Broncos, Eels, Knights and Titans – in a new-look 10-team league in 2023.
Is Nathan Cleary playing round 9? ›...
Updated Team Lists: Panthers vs Wests Tigers – Round 9, 2023.
It is the fourth NRL team in the state of Queensland, including the North Queensland Cowboys based in Townsville, and the third team in South East Queensland along with the Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans. The Dolphins are the first team to join the NRL competition since the Gold Coast Titans joined in 2007.
Who is kikau playing for in 2023? ›In round 1 of the 2023 NRL season, Kikau made his club debut for Canterbury in their 31-6 loss against Manly at Brookvale Oval. On 12 April, it was reported that Kikau had suffered a pectoral injury at training and would be ruled out for 8-10 weeks.
What teams are no longer in the NRL? ›- Illawarra Steelers.
- North Sydney Bears.
- Adelaide Rams.
- Gold Coast Chargers.
Pos | Pos | Next |
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1 | 1 | Sea Eagles |
2 | 2 | Dolphins |
3 | 3 | Storm |
4 | 4 | Rabbitohs |
- Penrith Panthers. 4.50.
- South Sydney Rabbitohs. 5.50.
- Melbourne Storm. 6.50.
- Sydney Roosters. 6.50.
- Brisbane Broncos. 7.50.
- Cronulla Sharks. 8.00.
- Parramatta Eels. 23.00.
- Manly Sea Eagles. 26.00.
Are the Dolphins joining the NRL? ›
Dolphins are the very first existing community club in Queensland to join the NRL and the first who will also play in the Queensland Cup. We look forward to seeing the new team established and welcoming visitors to cheer on the newest national team right here in Moreton Bay. We say bring on season 2023!
Which 4 teams will be joining the NRLW in 2023? ›The new teams are the Canberra Raiders, Cronulla Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers. All four clubs submitted a licence in April for the 2023 season.
What states play in the NRL? ›The NRL competition spans the traditional League areas of NSW, Queensland and New Zealand, as well as Victoria (following the introduction of the Melbourne Storm).
What is footy tipping nrl 2023? ›The 2023 NRL Footy Tipping Competition is a competition where you choose which teams you think are going to win their respective games for each round of the rugby league season.
Does Jett Cleary play for Panthers? ›Official SLE Andrew Johns Cup profile of Jett CLEARY for Penrith Panthers DS U16 | NSWRL.
Who did Cleary play for before Panthers? ›...
Nathan Cleary.
Personal information | |
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Position | Halfback |
The NRL are keen on an 18th team in time for the next broadcast deal in 2027 and head office is even open to a 20-team competition by 2030. There's no shortage of potential suitors and several bids already have the wheels in motion, ready to throw their hat in the ring.
What is the oldest NRL? ›Two current NRL clubs have existed since the 1908 foundation of the NSWRFL, the predecessor of the NRL. These clubs are the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters (founded as 'Eastern Suburbs'). South Sydney is the oldest current club in the League, having been established a week earlier than "Easts".
Is NRL still popular? ›Based on data for the 2022 season, rugby league is Australia's most popular TV sport, and it's not even close. Over their respective 2022 home-and-away seasons the NRL drew in 118.96 million viewers compared to the AFL's 106.27 million.
Who is joining Bulldogs 2023? ›Andrew Davey | 2023 | 2024 |
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Braidon Burns | 2023 | |
Brandon Clarke | 2023 | |
Bronson Xerri* | 2024 | |
Chris Patolo | 2023 |
Who is coming to Bulldogs 2023? ›
- Josh Addo-Carr.
- Paul Alamoti.
- Jake Averillo.
- Braidon Burns.
- Matt Burton.
- Declan Casey.
- Raymond Faitala-Mariner.
- Kyle Flanagan.
Barnstorming back-rower Billy Kikau is exciting Penrith fans with his form but breaking the hearts of his parents back home in Fiji because of the bleached mohawk that has become the most talked-about hair in rugby league.
Has any NRL team gone undefeated? ›Season summary
The St. George team went through the 1959 season undefeated – a feat achieved by five teams prior to 1959 but by none since. The club won nineteen of their twenty matches and played a draw against Balmain.
“The Brisbane Broncos with 1.02 million supporters are again Australia's most widely supported NRL club – a position the Broncos have held unchallenged since the NRL commenced operations in 1998 following the Super League split.
Who are the NRL teams biggest rivals? ›The rivalry between the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league teams is regarded as the fiercest in the NRL and the oldest continuing rivalry with both clubs founded in 1908 and both sides still competing as stand alone entities in the NRL.
Do you get 2 points for a bye in the NRL? ›But with each team being awarded two points per bye round, the NRL ladder has been thrown into chaos.
What does PD mean in NRL? ›P or Pld is for games played, with W meaning wins, D meaning draws and L meaning losses. PF stands for points for and PA stands for points against. This is sometimes summed up as simply PD for points difference.
What is a bye in NRL? ›In sport, a bye is the preferential status of a player or team that is automatically advanced to the next round of a tournament, without having to play an opponent in an early round.
Who is favourite to win nrl grand final 2023? ›Winner | To Make Grand Final | |
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Warriors | 51.00 | 21.00 |
North Qld | 67.00 | 26.00 |
Bulldogs | 81.00 | 34.00 |
Newcastle | 101.00 | 51.00 |
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Who are the Favourites for the 2023 NRL Premiership? ›
- Penrith Panthers. 4.25.
- South Sydney Rabbitohs. 5.00.
- Sydney Roosters. 5.50.
- Melbourne Storm. 6.50.
- Cronulla Sharks. 8.50.
- Brisbane Broncos. 8.50.
- Parramatta Eels. 26.00.
- Manly Sea Eagles. 26.00.
Dolphins bid director Terry Reader has explained that the decision to drop Redcliffe from the name is part of a broader strategy to grow the club and be inclusive to new fans outside of the Redcliffe area. “Part of the submission was on our brand and how we can attract a new audience to the game and grow the game.
How will 2023 NRL work? ›The 2023 NRL premiership is well and truly underway. Following the addition of the Dolphins, this season's competition has been expanded to 17 clubs and 27 rounds. This means that teams will play a total of 24 home and away matches, supplemented by three byes.
How will NRL work with 17 teams? ›Future expansion
The format that's been suggested by NRL officials would see the nine Sydney-based clubs compete in one conference and the remaining nine teams in the other, with each team playing each other once and then a second time against the other teams in their respective conference.
Clubs. NRL Women's operates on a single table system, with no divisions, conferences nor promotion and relegation from other leagues. The competition's 6 teams are based across 2 states of Australia.
Who is joining Parramatta 2023? ›With 2023 NRL pre-season training underway, six new recruits have officially joined the Parramatta Eels. Josh Hodgson, Jack Murchie, J'maine Hopgood, Daejarn Asi, Matt Doorey and Jirah Momoisea have all reported for duty and are building towards their first seasons with the Blue & Gold.
Will there be more NRLW teams? ›The 2023 NRLW Premiership will be the sixth professional season of Women's rugby league in Australia. As announced by the governing body, the National Rugby League, the number of teams will increase from six to ten.
Can I Watch NRL in USA? ›Streams of NRL are geo-restricted, so you'll need a VPN to watch from abroad. We explain how to watch NRL from anywhere and recommend the best NRL VPNs.
Why is NRL so popular in Australia? ›Rugby league in Australia started as a rebel football competition established in defiance of the New South Wales Rugby Union. With its mix of hardness and athleticism, it has grown to become one of the most popular of Australian sports, a skilful fast-moving game that has the passionate support of its fans.
How popular is NRL in Australia? ›Rugby league is by far the largest and most popular sport in New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory (which constitute 55% of the population of Australia).
What happens if you forget to tip on NRL tipping? ›
If you forget to Tip you will automatically be allocated the Away Teams for your Tips to a maximum of 4 correct tips per Round (i.e. the maximum points you can score if no-tip away winners are included is 4). Tipping results are available immediately after the completion of each Match.
What is a joker in footy tipping? ›Tipsters are allocated 1 'Joker Round'. Once played, the joker will double the score for the round it is used on. You can choose your joker round by using the 'Joker' button at bottom of tipping screen.
Do finals count in NRL tipping? ›Tipping competitions
The NRL tipping competition runs over all the regular-season rounds and includes the finals series, but not State of Origin or any representative matches.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A former Carolina Panthers quarterback is returning to the NFC South, according to multiple reports. Taylor Heinicke, who played for the Panthers during the 2018 season, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
Who is the 13 Panthers player? ›...
Players.
Club | No. | 13 |
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Name | Ron Workman | |
Career | 1967–1972 | |
Appearances | 93 | |
Tries | 5 |
New Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich aims to find more stability at the quarterback position than during his stint in Indianapolis, where the Colts churned through seven starters in fewer than five seasons. "You got to have stability at quarterback," Reich said Tuesday during his introductory press conference.
Who is the Panthers all time sack leader? ›Included are player stats for the Carolina Panthers (NFL) from 1995-2023. Only stats for Regular Season Games have been included. Kevin Greene is the Carolina Panthers single season leader in sacks with 15.0.
How much points does Nathan Cleary have? ›Player Bio
In 2017 Cleary finished the year as the leading point-scorer in the NRL (228 points) and was the youngest player in over a century to claim the title. He also became the youngest ever player to score 200 points in a season.
Player Bio
The Panthers co-captain heads into his fourth Origin series in imperious form; his 146 points is miles ahead of next-best Adam Reynolds (114), his big right boot has collected a league-best 5573 kick metres and his 12 try assists trails only Luai across the NRL.
Canterbury Bulldogs
Viliame Kikau (Panthers), Reed Mahoney (Eels), Ryan Sutton (Raiders), Andrew Davey (Sea Eagles), Franklin Pele (Sharks), Hayze Perham (Eels), Fa'amanu Brown (Wests Tigers), Josh Reynolds (Hull FC), Karl Oloapu (Broncos).
What NRL players are going to the dolphins in 2023? ›
PLAYER | POSITION |
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Euan Aitken | Second-row/centre |
Jarrod Wallace | Prop |
Brenko Lee | Centre |
Sean O'Sullivan | Halfback |
While there is no guarantee the NRL is going to expand, it looks more and more likely that it will occur prior to 2027. ARLC boss Peter V'landys revealed the league's powerbrokers would look at the pros and cons before making a decision on an 18th team.
Is kikau going to bulldogs 2023? ›Kikau's arrival at Belmore is set to form one of the NRL's most lethal left edges in 2023. The star recruit will play outside star five-eighth Matt Burton, who last season formed a dangerous combination with left winger Josh Addo-Carr and the new strike trio is shaping to be a major threat to rival defences.
Who is leaving Melbourne Storm in 2023? ›Johns joins Kenny Bromwich, Jesse Bromwich, Felise Kaufusi (Dolphins), Brandon Smith (Roosters) and David Nofoaluma (Tigers) in departing the club. The 23-year-old halfback is the son of Knights great Matthew Johns and is currently without a NRL contract for 2023.
Who will coach the Bulldogs NRL 2023? ›They will compete in the National Rugby League's 2023 Telstra Premiership. Cameron Ciraldo takes over as head coach of the team for his first season following the departure of Trent Barrett part way through the previous season.
Who is the coach of the Dolphins NRL 2023? ›The 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership season is historically the first that the Dolphins participate in the National Rugby League football competition in Australia. The head coach is Wayne Bennett, and Jesse Bromwich is the inaugural captain.
Who is signing for NRL Dolphin? ›The Dolphins have pulled off a massive coup by signing international centre Herbie Farnworth to a three-year contract. Farnworth will join the Dolphins for the 2024 season after completing his commitments with the Broncos later this year.
What will the Dolphins NRL team be called? ›While it was originally the Redcliffe Dolphins who launched a bid for inclusion into the NRL back in 2020, when it came to actually granting the license a year later, a new team simply called “the Dolphins” was announced. The REDCLIFFE Dolphins celebrate victory in the club's maiden NRL match.
Will there be a 18th NRL team? ›An 18th NRL team is on the horizon and a host of boom youngsters should be in the prospective club's sights.
Who will host NRL 360 this year? ›2022 Series
It was announced that Braith Anasta would fill in for Yvonne as co-host while she was on maternity leave.
What is the second oldest NRL team? ›
Two current NRL clubs have existed since the 1908 foundation of the NSWRFL, the predecessor of the NRL. These clubs are the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters (founded as 'Eastern Suburbs').
When did Steelers join NRL? ›The Illawarra Steelers competed in the ARL/NRL First Grade competition for 17 years, before forming a joint-venture with St. George in 1999. This was the first joint-venture in the major Rugby League competition – following the Super League “disruptions” of 1996-98.
Which NRL club has won the most premierships? ›