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The Weekend Wrap: 9/9/18

September 9, 2018, 11:14 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

Rabbitohs halfback Adam Reynolds will require scans on his shoulder, and captain Greg Inglis took a blow to the ribs, but both players are expected to be back next week for their semi final against the Dragons.

Rabbitohs assistant coach David Furner will leave the club at the end of the season, after landing the head coaching job at Leeds.

Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be in a race against time to be ready for the Kiwi’s end-of-year Test, after suffering a strained MCL.

The news was worse for Sharks star Wade Graham, who’ll miss the rest of the finals and the start of next season, after tearing his ACL in the loss to the Roosters.

Roosters centre Latrell Mitchell is in danger of missing his side’s preliminary final, after being charged with a crusher tackle on Josh Dugan.

Roosters prop Siosiua Taukeiaho is also in some doubt, after injuring his ankle during the win.

Dragons forward Jack de Belin failed to finish his side’s win due to an ankle problem, but still expects to be back for next week’s semi final.

The same can’t be said for Gareth Widdop, who dislocated his shoulder again, and is considered “no chance” for next weekend.

The Eels are rumoured to be shopping Mitch Moses around to other NRL clubs, after reluctantly accepting that nobody wants Corey Norman.

NRL fans had best make sure their TV’s mute button is functioning, following reports that Ray Hadley will be calling more games for Channel 9 in 2019.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Adam Reynolds, David Furner, Gareth Widdop, Greg Inglis, Jack de Belin, Latrell Mitchell, Mitch Moses, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Wade Graham

The Weekend Wrap: 2/9/18

September 2, 2018, 11:39 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

The Rabbitohs are expected to this week announce the re-signing of star forward Sam Burgess for at least the next four years, on a deal worth over $1 million-per-season.

Storm halfback Brodie Croft missed his side’s final round loss to the Panthers, after injuring his knee playing lawn bowls.

Dragons coach Paul McGregor has confirmed that five-eighth Gareth Widdop will return for their elimination final against the Broncos.

Meanwhile, they’ll be sweating on scans for forward Jack De Belin, who suffered a suspected foot injury during his side’s victory.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has emphatically denied any interest in signing Sea Eagles forward Martin Taupau, despite media reports linking him to the tri-colours.

Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has denied speculation that utility Jack Bird is to depart the club, saying that Bird will “be at the club next year“.

The season has ended painfully for the Sea Eagles, with star fullback Tom Trbojevic suffering a suspected fractured eye socket during his side’s hammering from the Broncos.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Brodie Croft, Gareth Widdop, Jack Bird, Jack de Belin, Martin Taupau, Sam Burgess, Tom Trbojevic, Trent Robinson, Wayne Bennett

The Weekend Wrap: 12/8/18

August 13, 2018, 1:35 am By Joel Leave a Comment

The immediate future of Broncos coach Wayne Bennett is up in the air, after the Broncos board reportedly decided not to renew his contract.

Cowboys forward Jason Taumalolo is facing a one-week ban for a shoulder charge.

Knights coach Nathan Brown has denied that the club is in talks with English Test star George Williams, despite reports linking him to the club.

Rabbitohs fullback Alex Johnston is expected to miss time due to a hamstring injury suffered early in his side’s loss to the Roosters.

Panthers forward Jack Hetherington is facing two weeks on the sideline, after being charged with a high shot on Titans utility AJ Brimson.

Panthers boss Phil Gould will remain at Penrith for a while yet, with it being reported that he’s recommitted to the club until 2023.

Finally on Penrith, five-eighth James Maloney will require scans to determine the severity of a knee injury suffered during their comeback win over the Titans.

In addition to beating the Bulldogs, the Sea Eagles had further good news on Saturday, signing Titans five-eighth Kane Elgey for the next two seasons.

On the other hand, Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett has reportedly sent a legal letter to the club, demanding that deficiencies in the football department be addressed.

Dragons fans will have their fingers crossed for five-eighth Gareth Widdop, after he suffered a dislocated shoulder during their flogging from the Eels.

The career of Storm backrower Ryan Hoffman may be over, after he suffered a potentially major hamstring injury during their loss to the Sharks.

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Widdop likely to return

May 31, 2017, 2:52 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

Reinforcements have arrived.

With the Dragons having managed to hang on to a Top 4 spot in the absence of five-eighth Gareth Widdop and “elite footballer” Josh Dugan, it appears likely that St George-Illawarra will soon have both stars back on deck, potentially as early as this weekend.

According to an AAP report, Widdop needs only to make it through training in order to take his place against the Tigers on Saturday afternoon, despite having been named on an extended bench.

As for Dugan, he’ll make his return from injury tonight in the State of Origin opener, and assuming he gets through unscathed, he’ll be a big chance to back up three days later for his club.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Gareth Widdop, Josh Dugan, St George Illawarra Dragons News

Widdop injures knee in loss

April 25, 2017, 9:10 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

UPDATE 26/4 @7:20pm: The Dragons have confirmed that Widdop will be out for six weeks.

The Dragons’ suffered a golden point loss to the Roosters this afternoon, and it was a particularly painful one for five-eighth Gareth Widdop.

Nrl.com is reporting that Widdop suffered a “moderate to high-grade medial ligament strain“, which could rule Widdop out for anywhere between 2-8 weeks. Widdop left the field shortly before half-time and never returned.

Widdop will require scans to determine the exact extent of the injury.

Given the estimated recovery time though, this will all but certainly rule the English five-eighth out of the Test against Samoa on May 6. It remains to be seen which Australian coach  Wayne Bennett will call on to take Widdop’s place.

Widdop has previously played 17 Tests for England.

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