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Danny Weidler

Danny Weidler

Danny Weidler is a sport columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Bronson Xerri is out of the Bulldogs team this weekend..

The off-field changes that caused Bronson Xerri to question desire to play rugby league

The disgruntled centre’s attitude flies in the face of everything the Bulldogs club stands for under coach Cameron Ciraldo.

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Prime Minister and South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter Anthony Albanese on the field at Allianz Stadium to congratulate Alex Johnston after he broke the all-time NRL try-scoring record.

Why Roosters weren’t impressed by prime minister’s pitch invasion

Anthony Albanese was among thousands of fans who ignored warnings not to enter the field when Alex Johnston scored his record 213th try. But you won’t hear any criticism from the NRL.

  • Danny Weidler
Marcelo Montoya, Reed Mahoney. Las Vegas 2026.

Mahoney’s Vegas verbals with old teammates light fuse for explosive reunion

The former Canterbury captain ran into his old teammates at a nightclub in Las Vegas last weekend – and some remarks to Marcelo Montoya did not go down well with the Dogs.

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A memorial at Bondi Pavilion in the days after the December 14 massacre.

Top Dog’s tears as he recalls horror of witnessing Bondi Beach massacre

Canterbury chief executive and Bondi resident Aaron Warburton had a front-row view of the tragic events in December.

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Alex McKinnon and Wayne Bennett at a press conference for the Rise for Alex Round in 2014.

The one moment Wayne Bennett considered quitting coaching

Wayne Bennett has opened up on the Alex McKinnon incident, what he looks for in a recruit and his biggest influence.

  • Danny Weidler
In demand NRL star, Payne Haas.

V’landys’ secret mission to save Haas signing with rebels

A $3 million-a-year offer to Payne Haas is a huge concern to the NRL, prompting league boss Peter V’landys to travel to Brisbane to discuss the star prop’s future.

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Eli Katoa struggles during the match at Eden Park.

Gallen calls for lifetime ban over Katoa incident

Former Blues skipper Paul Gallen says life-time bans from rugby league should be considered for anyone who was found to be negligent in the handling of the shocking Eli Katoa incident.

  • Danny Weidler
Parramatta half Mitchell Moses says new recruit Jonah Pezet can bring out the best in the Eels young talent.

‘He can unlock me’: Moses says Storm recruit the perfect fit for Eels

Parramatta half Mitchell Moses is backing the Eels decision to secure Jonah Pezet from the Storm for just one season, believing it will help develop their rising crop of young players.

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ARLC chair Peter V’landys says he’s going nowhere.

What PVL did next: V’landys addresses rumours over his ARLC future

There has been speculation this year that the ARLC chair could walk away from one of his roles. League has always paid less than his position as Racing NSW chief executive.

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Reece Walsh with a … err … toilet.

Heir to the throne: Walsh takes Cleary’s crown as king of grand finals

Until now, Nathan Cleary’s 17-minute spell in the 2023 decider has been regarded as the best in NRL history. Now, the four-time premiership winner has declared Bronco’s jaw-dropping display the new GOAT.

  • Danny Weidler