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Fans lose it at act of ‘pettiness’ at grand final: The NRL’s widely debated Grand Final pre-game show struck a sombre tone at Accor Stadium as Aussie musicians ...
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One last shock twist in the NRL grand final pre-show entertainment debacle: The debacle around the pre-game show kicked off less than two weeks before the grand ...
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‘Never got the call’: Peking Duk deny NRL grand final performance despite being on rumoured line-up
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Veteran handed NRL lifeline with surprise move after grand final: After playing a key role in Newcastle’s shock run to the 2026 grand final ...
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Live: Roosters beat Knights by one point in classic NRL grand final: A Daly Cherry-Evans field goal proves the difference as the Sydney Roosters beat the ...
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NRL grand final 2026 LIVE results: Roosters win 2026 NRL grand final after defeating Knights 19-18
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118-year NRL ‘rule’ is ‘officially dead’: The Sydney Roosters 2026 premiership triumph has officially rewritten NRL history in their 2026 triumph — and ...
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Moving or exploitative? The verdict on the NRL’s grand final pre-match show: After the chaos of trying to line up Olivia Dean and Tones and I ...
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AFL claims grand final TV ratings win, but still plenty for V’landys to crow about
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With one last magic moment, DCE shows he’ll be a Hull of a big loss for the NRL: Daly Cherry-Evans’ recruitment, like Cooper Cronk’s in 2018, proved the ...
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NRL fans go wild for ‘diabolical’ move by the stadium after pre-game entertainment debacle
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Silverchair revelation as Shark breaks silence: Amy Shark has hit out after her comments slamming the NRL resurfaced as Newcastle legend Matty Johns revealed ...
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Stand by for one of the best Australian sports stories ever … and not a fairytale in sight
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NRL hater revealed as Grand Final performer: Several Australian artists will take to the stage during the NRL’s grand final tribute to Jai Arrow.
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NRL GF show takes ugly turn, details drop: Australian commentators have accused the NRL of going too far over the league’s plan to have Jai Arrow take centre ...
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NRL’s mystery pre-game entertainment revealed as Jai Arrow tribute: The 31-year-old will complete a lap of honour to the strains of the Gerry and the Pacemakers ...
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The NRL has a golden opportunity to honour another Aussie legend at Sunday night’s grand final, according to Richard Wilkins
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Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song?
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The question that gave Wayne Bennett 'goosebumps' as Rabbitohs star Jai Arrow retires after MND diagnosis
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Key FactsJai Arrow Retires Amid Motor Neurone Disease Battle
May 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Jai Arrow confirmed his retirement from the NRL following a motor neurone disease diagnosis.
- He missed the 2026 season due to shoulder issues and appeared at a press conference alongside CEO Blake Solly and coach Wayne Bennett.
- The Rabbitohs leadership praised Arrow's dedication and committed to supporting him through the difficult months ahead.
- Coach Bennett highlighted Arrow's determination and revealed he will remain involved with the team despite stepping away from play.
What I need right now isn't sympathy or sadness. What I need is support, understanding and privacy while my family and I navigate this difficult time.— Jai Arrow's medical retirement statement, read aloud by South Sydney Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly at a press conference
NRL nightmare as headliner cancels show: The NRL has reportedly contacted Teddy Swims as fears swirl the American artist will be forced to pull out of the NRL ...
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‘Absolutely criminal’: NRL show blasted: The AFL had American rock band KISS, the NRL had Tina Turner … the musical.
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Key FactsNRL Grand Final Tribute Sparks Fan Backlash
Oct 2, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- The 2023 NRL Grand Final's pre-game entertainment featured a Tina Turner tribute act, recalling her iconic 1993 performance.
- Viewers condemned the performance quality, especially the fake wig and the league’s choice against a more prominent headline artist.
- Northern Territory rock band King Stingray’s single-song set and audio issues led to divided fan opinions.
- NRL great Wendell Sailor publicly expressed disappointment, urging the league to improve entertainment standards at future Grand Finals.
I'm disappointed to be honest... look I love Tina Turner, I met her a couple of times, but I think we as the NRL should do better, our fans deserve better,— Said by Wendell Sailor on Triple M, reacting to the NRL's Grand Final entertainment decision.
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