Pierre Boulben

Bulldogs vs Raiders: Round 19 clashes with State of Origin hanging over it Round 19 in the NRL throws up one of the most eagerly awaited fixtures of the season at Accor Stadium. The Bulldogs host the Raiders in a meeting between two genuine top-end contenders. The backdrop is messy, with the third and final…

Tigers vs Warriors: a real test of Wests’ ambition Round 19 of the NRL kicks off at Campbelltown with a fixture that could have a major say in the race for the finals. On one side, the Tigers are trying to halt a rough patch that is threatening to drag them out of the Top…

Dragons vs Tigers: a derby that could kick-start a season Super Saturday rolls on at Jubilee Stadium with a fixture that might look low-key at first glance, but it matters plenty. With 10 rounds left in the regular season, every slip-up is getting pricier. The Tigers are still in the hunt for a Top 8…

Panthers vs Rabbitohs: the leaders keep rolling, but without the usual backbone Round 18 serves up two teams heading in opposite directions. Penrith are still sitting top of the Telstra Premiership with 28 points, but they come into CommBank Stadium on the back of two straight defeats and without a clutch of internationals tied up…

Sea Eagles vs Storm : a proper NRL heavyweight to close Super Saturday ends with one of the fiercest rivalries in the modern NRL. For years, the Sea Eagles and Storm have gone toe to toe for the biggest prizes, none more so than in those unforgettable 2007 and 2008 finals. The faces have changed,…

Cowboys vs Panthers : Townsville is dreaming of an upset as Taumalolo reaches 300 games Saturday night at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, the Cowboys host ladder leaders Penrith in a clash with a bit more bite than most. Jason Taumalolo is set for his 300th NRL appearance, becoming the first player in club history to…

Broncos vs Roosters : Brisbane are already under real pressure this season Friday night serves up a clash that, only a few months ago, would have looked like a genuine showdown between two natural title contenders. On paper, the Broncos still have one of the strongest squads in the competition. Yet heading into this latest…

Titans vs Bulldogs: a pressure test on the Gold Coast The NRL weekend kicks off with a fixture that could mean plenty in the race for confidence and momentum. As the run to the finals gets closer, every win starts to matter a little more, especially for sides that have spent much of the season…