The news just keeps getting worse for the Eels.

Clint Gutherson will miss over a month of footy after having minor surgery on his knee.

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'The legal proceedings involving the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and Jackson Topine, and those involving the Sydney Flames and Shane Heal, may signify a watershed moment in Australian sport.

'Perhaps even for global sport.'

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Waratahs' trailblazing teen wins first Wallaroos call up for Pacific Four series

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Manly will challenge the grading of Daly Cherry-Evans‘ charge for his part in a dangerous throw on Parramatta’s Shaun Lane on Friday night in the hope that he will be freed up to face Canberra this weekend.

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'Dear AFL player, I’m sorry you clocked your opponent and appreciate you were not intending to do so. However, the victim cannot take responsibility, quite simply, you must.

'It is time the AFL did the same with its players.'

✏️Stuart Thomas

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Australia's $9.2 million loss last year was not as high as previous World Cup years.

Its debts, however? That's more concerning.

✏️ Mark Drummond

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'In many ways, the 2024 season has been the best of times for the NRL.

'But as history has shown over the years, it can often be the calm before the storm.'

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Are the Wahs (and rugby league) on the up in Aotearoa?

According to Martin Devlin, who spoke on #RoarLeaguePodcast , interest has increased in Auckland, especially compared with #SuperRugbyPacific 's two sides in town.

✏️Mike Meehall Wood

FULL INTERVIEW: bit.ly/4a07ERS

'It’s time to paint a realistic picture of the future of Harley Reid.

'The intention is not to bring down a talented young player – but it is also far too early to post him in the same discussion as players worth $2 million a season.'

✏️ Matt Russell

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The All Blacks and rugby union still dominate New Zealand, but league seems to be on the move in its largest city.

At least, according to Martin Devlin and Craig Norenbergs, who joined Mike Meehall Wood on the #RoarLeaguePodcast .

FULL PODCAST: bit.ly/4dcTOi2

'Good on the Brumbies for being third on the ladder and well done on beating the Hurricanes.

'But there have been some pretty soft fixtures on that schedule and we know the Hurricanes aren’t much chop in Canberra.'

✏️ Hamish Bidwell

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A couple of old and wise heads talking NZ's footy codes battling for their slice of the sports pie on The Roar podcast with Mike Meehall Wood.

Loved Martin Devlin's take. #NRL One NZ Warriors #SuperRugbyPacific

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'Australia’s Super Rugby sides brought some semblance of what’s required to win big games of footy.

'Yet, [despite the Brumbies' win], it wasn’t enough in most cases... a strong reminder of the challenges ahead for Australian rugby.'

✏️Christy Doran

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Who keeps a media appointment even when it's Mad Monday? Layne Morgan certainly does!

Listen to Layne's conversation with Christy Doran and Matt To’omua on the NSW Waratahs' #SuperRugbyWomen 's title win!

LISTEN: bit.ly/3w1KXz6

New rugby pod with a couple of cracking guests 🎙️🎧

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💥 SQUAD ANNOUNCED! 💥

Hot off a thrilling Super Rugby Women's campaign, the Wallaroos squad has officially been named for the upcoming Pacific Four series in May... with an incredible NINE debutants included!

FULL SQUAD: theroar.com.au/2024/04/30/war…

Australia's selectors are expected to announce their 15-man squad later this week for the T20 World Cup.

There are set to be some MASSIVE bombshells, with the squad set to omit a rising star in IPL form. Steve Smith is also set to be omitted.

SQUAD: theroar.com.au/2024/04/30/aus…

This week looms as crucial for the Rabbitohs.

On top of the situation surrounding JD and Lachlan Ilias being permission to look elsewhere, the NRL confirmed it had the power to block any attempt by Latrell Mitchell to skip State of Origin.

NRL NEWS: theroar.com.au/2024/04/30/nrl…