NZ Rugby League News from NZCity

News | Rugby League

20 Apr 2024 9:13

NZCity News

Make Home

Home > News > Sports >		Rugby League

How Connor Watson made it through a 558-day NRL lay-off to score on return for the Sydney Roosters

23 March 2024

There were plenty of times during his year and a half away from the NRL that Connor Watson thought his career might be over, but that just made his comeback in the Roosters thumping win over South Sydney all the sweeter.

>> Read Article

The Warriors are paying tribute to their Christchurch fans for helping them overcome the Canberra Raiders 18-10 in their 3rd Round NRL contest
	23 Mar: The Warriors are paying tribute to their Christchurch fans for helping them overcome the Canberra Raiders 18-10 in their 3rd Round NRL contest... more

The Warriors are on the board in the NRL...producing a hard-fought 18-10 win over the Raiders in Christchurch to earn their first victory of 2024
	23 Mar: The Warriors are on the board in the NRL...producing a hard-fought 18-10 win over the Raiders in Christchurch to earn their first victory of 2024... more

The Warriors have opened their 2024 account after bursting Canberra's bubble and holding on for a nerve-racking 18-10 NRL victory in Christchurch
	23 Mar: The Warriors have opened their 2024 account after bursting Canberra's bubble and holding on for a nerve-racking 18-10 NRL victory in Christchurch... more

The Warriors have picked up their first win of the NRL season...delivering a gritty 18-10 victory over the Raiders in Christchurch
	23 Mar: The Warriors have picked up their first win of the NRL season...delivering a gritty 18-10 victory over the Raiders in Christchurch... more

NRL wrap: Roosters continue South Sydney's nightmare in 48-6 rout, Warriors hold off Raiders
	23 Mar: The Roosters have continued South Sydney's nightmare start to the year with a 48-6 hammering, after the Warriors get the points over the Raiders.... more

NRL Round up, Round 2
	22 Mar: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX... more

Some Canberra players have indicated an interest in representing a South Island NRL team in future
	22 Mar: Some Canberra players have indicated an interest in representing a South Island NRL team in future... more

Halfback Nathan Cleary has led Penrith to a 34-12 NRL league win over Brisbane, having a hand in four tries
	22 Mar: Halfback Nathan Cleary has led Penrith to a 34-12 NRL league win over Brisbane, having a hand in four tries... more

NRL wrap: Reece Walsh injured, Nathan Cleary fires as Penrith dominate grand final rematch with 34-12 win over Brisbane
	22 Mar: An early injury to Reece Walsh and some Nathan Cleary brilliance was enough to tip the scales in Penrith's clash with Brisbane as the Panthers ran away with things on Thursday night.... more

< Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next >

Most Popular Recent Rugby League News

01 Apr: Who'll be trusted to fill the Luke Metcalf-sized hole at five-eighth for the Warriors? ++++++++++

30 Mar: Broncos down the ladder-leading Cowboys despite Tom Dearden try-saver, Rabbitohs earn first win for 2024 over the Bulldogs ++++++++

01 Apr: NRL Sunday blog: Sharks handle 'awful' Raiders, Warriors take down Knights +++++++

06 Apr: Trent Robinson fumes after NRL bunker calls on sin bin and send-off in Roosters' loss to Bulldogs +++++++

02 Apr: NRL Round-Up: Contenders, pretenders, team changes and the most underrated player in the NRL ++++++

30 Mar: St George Illawarra rugby league coach Shane Flanagan isn't spilling the tea on his former club ++++++

22 Mar: NRL wrap: Reece Walsh injured, Nathan Cleary fires as Penrith dominate grand final rematch with 34-12 win over Brisbane ++++++

Rugby League NewsLinks

19 Apr: Pasifika sipoti wrap (RadioNZ)

27 Mar: Auckland rugby league calls for urgent action for papatoetoe club (RadioNZ)

12 Mar: Rugby league star suspended for eight weeks for racial slur (RadioNZ)

4 Mar: Fury as rugby star accuses rival of using racist slur (BBCWorld)

27 Feb: Tiny waitara club makes waves at rowing nationals (RadioNZ)

21 Feb: 'little general' promoted to top job with kiwis (RadioNZ)

11 Feb: Why sky is screening some of its top-dollar sport for free (RadioNZ)

10 Feb: Leicester, sale women docked points after failing to meet english players rule (RadioNZ)

more Rugby League newslinks >>

Top Stories

RUGBY
What looks to be a serious leg injury to All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua has detracted from an eighth-straight Super Rugby win for the Hurricanes More...

BUSINESS
Why Japan is the only country where married couples must have the same surname More...

Today's News

Entertainment:
Prince Harry paid tribute to Princess Diana during a surprise virtual appearance for his green travel initiative 9:10

Entertainment:
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock is arguing her latest lawsuit against him should be dismissed 8:40

Environment:
What looks to be a serious leg injury to All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua has detracted from an eighth-straight Super Rugby win for the Hurricanes 8:37

Motorsports:
McLaren's Lando Norris has nabbed pole position in a wet sprint qualifying session at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix 8:37

Law and Order:
A man who once threw a Molotov cocktail into Sir John Key's electorate office, has admitted setting the Huntly Railway Building on fire 8:17

Entertainment:
Olivia Munn says "nothing" could have prepared her for the emotional shock of seeing her body after she underwent a double mastectomy 8:10

Business:
Why Japan is the only country where married couples must have the same surname 8:07

Auckland:
A person's died after a serious crash on Great North Road in Auckland's Grey Lynn this morning 8:07

Soccer:
A missed penalty in added time has cost the Wellington Phoenix dearly in their 1-all draw against the Jets in Newcastle 7:57

Rugby League:
The Warriors have missed the chance to leap to 3rd on the NRL table...crushed 30 to 12 by the St George Illawarra Dragons in Wollongong 7:57

News Search

Power Search