Your weekly guide to the NRL season, including the entire Final Series, the souvenir Grand Final program and our bumper Season Review. Every week Big League will feature stories on the big names, preview the big games and continue our popular Little League section for the young rugby league fans. With official team-lists, extensive statistics and up-to-date news, Big League provides everything you need to follow the NRL.
Morris defends Dugan’s durability
KICKING OFF
Walters in the hunt
Klemmer managing wrist and reward
Hoodoo haunting Warriors hopes
Harvey Norman TALE OF THE TAPE
T-Rex not extinct
Round 17 ROUND-UP
Team of the Week Rd17
22 months since Canterbury won three in a row
Will Chambers
Big League Weekly Edition
HOT SHOT
Top 8 Big League covers • Big League has produced more than 1,000 covers, and we’ve picked a selection of the most weird, wonderful and notable front pages.
Protecting players is paramount
Return of the Zip • As Parramatta head to Brookvale this Sunday for one of the few remaining traditional Sydney suburban rivalries, it’s timely to consider one of the greatest comeback stories in the game’s history.
TWEET OF THE WEEK
BIG LEAGUE Round 18 TOP TIPS
LOCKER ROOM
Harvey Norman TALE OF THE TAPE
A new frontier
UPCOMING ROUNDS
HE’S NUMBER ONE • More than just the number he wears on his back, James Tedesco has gone to a new level in 2019 and the sky is still the limit for the best player in the game.
Teddy the hero in thrilling decider
Capital growth • The Raiders are finally living up to their potential in 2019, and a quick look at the numbers shows improvement across the park.
Runs in the family • The next chapter in the Cartwright’s relationship with Penrith has officially begun, but it almost never happened after a years-long struggle.
Austin’s English raid • Blake Austin has opened up about his controversial exit from the Raiders and how he has now found happiness in the English Super League.
Young & restless • Despite a massive Origin series, Cam Murray still had work to do before finally taking a well-earned break.
CLUB NEWS
LITTLE LEAGUE
2019 ORIGIN CHAMPIONS
367 METRES v BRISBANE
The big names are back • Though the Storm has quieted this week, some high-profile stars will make plenty of noise on their return.
Broncos and Bulldogs fight for their seasons • Suncorp Stadium Thursday 7.50pm
Sharks desperate to halt slide • Westpac Stadium, Wellington Friday 8pm
Panthers are aiming high • Panthers Stadium Friday 7.55pm
Backbone returns to faltering Roosters • Sydney Cricket Ground Saturday 3pm
Raiders warming up for serious title tilt • GIO Stadium Saturday 5.30pm
Rabbitohs ready to rediscover best form • 1300SMILES Stadium Saturday 7.35pm
No easy way forward for Titans • Cbus Super Stadium Sunday 2pm
Eagles set to rock Lottoland • Lottoland Sunday 4.05pm
CANTERBURY CUP NSW
Review: Bulldogs and Dragons chasing Panthers at top
JERSEY FLEGG
Preview: Refreshed teams resume hostilities
INTRUST SUPER CUP
Review: Blackhawks soar in derby thrashing
RON MASSEY CUP
Preview: Blacktown stun Asquith as Wests close the gap
SCORES
NRL TOUCH PREMIERSHIP
STAT ATTACK
Harvey Norman TALE OF THE TAPE
NRL DRAW