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Super League’s new era makes the grade as Warrington hold off Rovers

There is a spread of genuine title contenders like never before – a remarkable endorsement of the strength of Super League

The Guardian - UK

Jason Demetriou oversaw South Sydney’s steep decline. His sacking can start the reversal

No plan and poor communication sealed the coach’s fate, but under the right leadership the Rabbitohs can rise back up the ladder

The Guardian - AU

Warrington’s second-half onslaught knocks St Helens out of Challenge Cup

Warrington will play Huddersfield in the last four of the Challenge Cup after a stunning second-half display gave them a 31-8 win at St Helens in the quarter-final

The Guardian - UK

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Three-game ban for Mitchell as heat ramps up on Souths

South Sydney will be without the suspended Latrell Mitchell for the next three NRL games, placing even more scrutiny on under-pressure coach Jason Demetriou.

AAP

England captain Williams sparkles as table-topping Warrington thrash Leeds

Warrington ran in six tries in an impressive performance as they thrashed Leeds 34-8

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Bennett calls for patience on his coaching future

Off-contract Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has shut down talk of a return to South Sydney next year, saying his future will be revealed in due course.

AAP

Matt Dufty’s late try gives Sam Burgess’s Warrington victory over Hull KR

Sam Burgess continued his impressive start as a Super League head coach after his Warrington Wolves side’s third consecutive win – a 22-20 victory at Hull Kingston Rovers

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Sport quiz of the week: Super Bowl, Asian Cup and Women’s Super League

Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, rugby league, athletics, the NFL and synchronised swimming?

The Guardian - UK

Super League 2024: team-by-team guide to the new season

Champions Wigan look even stronger, Leeds have recruited well but London’s season is likely to be a long, tough one

The Guardian - UK

Warrington’s Sam Burgess: ‘Giving up playing was hard but coaching is next best thing’

The outstanding player of his generation on why the time is right to take his first senior head coaching job at Warrington

The Guardian - UK

Latrell 'faked being happy for months' before court win

South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has reflected on a tumultuous year that included a mentally draining legal battle and troubles on the field.

AAP

On This Day in 2016: Sam Burgess rejoins South Sydney Rabbitohs

The rugby league star spent 12 months in union with Bath.

The Independent UK

Sam Burgess reveals Russell Crowe gave blessing to Warrington move

Burgess sounded out the A-list star, who co-owns the South Sydney Rabbitohs, before taking over as head coach of the Wolves.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield to join Warrington staff just a rumour, insists Sam Burgess

Sam Burgess has denied the rumours that Kevin Sinfield could join his coaching staff at Warrington Wolves next year

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The Independent UK

Sam Burgess hopes to bring ‘fresh approach’ to get Warrington back on track

Burgess will become Super League’s youngest head coach.

AAP

Demetriou extends Souths deal, to lead defence as well

Signing a new deal to the end of 2026, South Sydney head coach Jason Demetriou will also head up the NRL's team defence following a staffing shake up.

The Independent UK

Paul Wellens praises James Roby and Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook as Saints progress

Saints were required to draw on all the duo’s experience after failing to make the most of a dominant first half.

The Guardian - UK

Sam Burgess to be Warrington’s head coach from 2024

Sam Burgess will be a head coach for the first time when he takes over at Warrington next season

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The Guardian - UK

Clive Woodward: ‘We won the World Cup despite our system, not because of it’

In an extract from his new book, Robert Kitson talks to the former England head coach about glory in 2003 and the missed chances to build a legacy

ABC News

Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i code-hopping furore the latest in line of high-profile defections between league and union

Rugby league appears to have got itself in a tizz with the upcoming defection of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i to the Wallabies, but his is just the latest of a long line of moves between the codes, writes Simon Smale.

ABC News

Anger over NRL's concussion measures not stopping the league taking extra care over head knocks

Despite the science linking repeated head knocks and chronic brain conditions, the NRL still cops criticism for trying to protect players. But the latest moves show the league has no intention of stepping back, writes Jonathan Healy.

AAP

Burgess is making his mark with title-hungry Bunnies

Sam Burgess is back at South Sydney and the former premiership winner is helping impart his knowledge on a team desperate to finish 2023 with a grand final win.

AAP

Jokes aside, Koroisau says Wests Tigers can play finals

New captain Apisai Koroisau has conceded Wests Tigers fans won't forget his grand final jibe, but claims the club now has a side capable of playing NRL finals.

AAP

Lawyer claims vendetta against ex-NRL star Sam Burgess

Former NRL star Samuel Burgess will plead not guilty to driving unlicensed, his lawyer says, claiming a former NSW minister had a "vendetta" against him.

AAP

Burgess arrested for alleged drug driving

NRL premiership winner Sam Burgess has been arrested for returning a positive drug test while driving unlicensed.

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