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Yahoo
04-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Mam the man as Broncos leave it late against Bulldogs
Ezra Mam has engineered a Brisbane comeback for the ages, helping the Broncos pile on four tries in 20 minutes to beat Canterbury 22-18. Booed with every touch of the ball at Accor Stadium on Friday night, Mam put on three perfect passes late as the Broncos overcame an opening-hour horror show. The result kept the Broncos within two points of the NRL's top four, and marked their second victory over a Canterbury side that has been a frontrunner all year. Brisbane's win also marked their second comeback in recent weeks, after coming from 16 points down against Cronulla a fortnight ago. But for 60 minutes on Friday, this looked like it would be anything but a good night for the Broncos. Selwyn Cobbo had a nightmare opening hour at fullback, while halfback Adam Reyolds sent two kicks out on the full and had another charged down. Canterbury never looked at their absolute best either, with Lachlan Galvin and Toby Sexton in the halves, and Matt Burton shifted to centre. But at 18-0 after 60 minutes and with Canterbury on the attack, it looked as if the Bulldogs had done enough to move back, momentarily, to the top of the ladder. Enter: Mam. The five-eighth first breathed life back into the Broncos when he made use of some broken play, shrugged off two defenders and sent Josiah Karapani over. Five minutes later Mam again created havoc on the left edge, laying on a beautiful cut-out ball to put centre Delouise Hoeter between two defenders and make it 18-10. Billy Walters then had Brisbane back within two points with eight minutes to play, when he deceived Connor Tracey out of dummy-half and went over. Then it was Mam again who produced the match-winner, juggling a ball before this time going short to second-rower Brendan Piakura to put him across. PIAKURA SCORES 👏Telstra Moment of the Match — NRL (@NRL) July 4, 2025 Earlier, Cobbo had endured a tough night while filling in for Reece Walsh at No.1, in his first game since signing with the Dolphins for next season. Recalled for the first time in five weeks, the fullback and centre Deine Mariner failed to clean up a Burton kick as Canterbury went to an early 10-0 lead. Another Bulldogs try came when Cobbo failed to defuse a shallow mid-field Galvin bomb, and Viliame Kikau strolled through to collect the ball and score. For Canterbury, Galvin and Sexton showed good signs combining together in the halves, with both playing either side of the ruck at will. But there were signs of clunkiness on the left edge with Burton at centre and Galvin five-eighth, with several attacking raids ending in errors down that side. It was then the Bulldogs' right edge that was found out defensively late, desperately missing captain Stephen Crichton, with the centre in NSW State of Origin camp.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
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- Yahoo
‘Few tears': Journeyman to debut
The Broncos have been dealt a double blow with Corey Jensen and Jesse Arthars ruled out of the side's trip to Sydney to face the Bulldogs, with coach Michael Maguire backing the recalled Selwyn Cobbo to fire in his first game in a month. Jensen (calf) and Arthars (rib) will miss Friday night's clash, while veteran Ben Hunt is likely to return next week as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. It's a blow for the Broncos who were already without Origin stars Payne Haas, Pat Carrigan, Reece Walsh and Gehamat Shibasaki for next week's decider, but Maguire is confident his forward pack can get the job done. Ben Talty will make his debut off the bench after starting the year playing with North Sydney in the NSW Cup, while journeyman Delouise Hoeter will start his first game since 2023. 'Ben Talty has come in here about a month ago and put his head down, and he's going to be on the bench,' Maguire said. 'He reminded me about how special rugby league is. I was able to sit with him yesterday and talk about how he is going to debut. 'The big fella had a few tears and gave me a big squeeze. It gave me a real sense of what it really means to play NRL. 'He has been trying for a long time, so it just goes to show how special it is what our game brings. 'For 'Della' (Hoeter), he has been out for 12 months, so it's another great story.' Maguire backed Shibasaki to handle the pressure on his Origin debut, with the backline changes opening the door for Cobbo to return to the Broncos side for the first time since round 13. Cobbo was dropped to reserve grade and has subsequently signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins after the Broncos were unable to offer him enough money to entice him to stay. Maguire didn't want to comment on Cobbo's looming departure and backed him to take his opportunity at fullback. 'I'm not going to go into that. I stood here at the same thing last week talking about the same story. Selwyn is now focused on playing,' he said. 'We talk about players and how it's hard to keep everyone. That's what we're working through. 'Selly is working through this year and we've got a great opportunity with where we are at the moment. The competition is well and truly alive. 'Selly has been good over the past month. 'As much as you talk about turbulent, we've worked through things and Selly is really focused on playing with his teammates. 'He's in good form at the moment and trained really well just then, so he's ready to go.'
News.com.au
03-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘The big fella had a few tears': Journeyman to make debut as Broncos lose key men for Bulldogs clash
The Broncos have been dealt a double blow with Corey Jensen and Jesse Arthars ruled out of the side's trip to Sydney to face the Bulldogs, with coach Michael Maguire backing the recalled Selwyn Cobbo to fire in his first game in a month. Jensen (calf) and Arthars (rib) will miss Friday night's clash, while veteran Ben Hunt is likely to return next week as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. It's a blow for the Broncos who were already without Origin stars Payne Haas, Pat Carrigan, Reece Walsh and Gehamat Shibasaki for next week's decider, but Maguire is confident his forward pack can get the job done. Ben Talty will make his debut off the bench after starting the year playing with North Sydney in the NSW Cup, while journeyman Delouise Hoeter will start his first game since 2023. 'Ben Talty has come in here about a month ago and put his head down, and he's going to be on the bench,' Maguire said. 'He reminded me about how special rugby league is. I was able to sit with him yesterday and talk about how he is going to debut. 'The big fella had a few tears and gave me a big squeeze. It gave me a real sense of what it really means to play NRL. 'He has been trying for a long time, so it just goes to show how special it is what our game brings. 'For 'Della' (Hoeter), he has been out for 12 months, so it's another great story.' Maguire backed Shibasaki to handle the pressure on his Origin debut, with the backline changes opening the door for Cobbo to return to the Broncos side for the first time since round 13. Cobbo was dropped to reserve grade and has subsequently signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins after the Broncos were unable to offer him enough money to entice him to stay. Maguire didn't want to comment on Cobbo's looming departure and backed him to take his opportunity at fullback. 'I'm not going to go into that. I stood here at the same thing last week talking about the same story. Selwyn is now focused on playing,' he said. 'We talk about players and how it's hard to keep everyone. That's what we're working through. 'Selly is working through this year and we've got a great opportunity with where we are at the moment. The competition is well and truly alive. 'Selly has been good over the past month. 'As much as you talk about turbulent, we've worked through things and Selly is really focused on playing with his teammates. 'He's in good form at the moment and trained really well just then, so he's ready to go.'
Perth Now
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Cobbo earns Broncos recall, Smith set to return
Dolphins-bound Selwyn Cobbo has earned a Broncos recall at fullback for their Friday night showdown in Sydney against the high-flying Bulldogs as both teams deal with a number of stars away on Origin duty. The Broncos are without key forwards Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan, Maroons rookie Gehamat Shibasaki and Queensland 18th man Reece Walsh which has opened the door for Cobbo to return to the side. Selwyn Cobbo will start at fullback for the Broncos just days after announcing he's leaving the club at the end of the season. Picture NRL Photos Credit: Supplied Cobbo hasn't played since the round 13 loss to Manly but will start at fullback, while Deine Mariner is also back in the team at left centre, with veteran Ben Hunt still at least another week away. The Bulldogs are also without their Origin quartet but at least they still have Matt Burton at five-eighth, with Lachlan Galvin again named on the bench. Blake Wilson and Enari Tuala are the new men in the backline, with Harry Hayes to start in the front row. Mid-season recruit Brandon Smith has been named on an extended bench for the Rabbitohs but is expected to make his return from injury via NSW Cup where he's been named in jersey No.16. Alex Johnston starts at fullback with Latrell Mitchell away with the Blues, while Jack Wighton switches to five-eighth to replace the injured Cody Walker who has been named in the reserves. Brandon Smith has been named in South Sydney's extended squad but is set to make his return in reserve grade. Rohan Kelly Credit: News Corp Australia There are changes galore in Townsville where Tom Duffy starts at halfback, Harrison Edwards has been named at hooker and Sam McIntyre moves to lock for the Cowboys against a Storm side missing a stack of outside backs. Joe Chan has been named at centre with Kane Bradley on the wing, with Jonah Pezet set to come off the bench after overcoming some horrific injury luck over the past two seasons. Tom Rodwell will make his NRL debut on the wing for the Roosters in Sunday's clash against the Wests Tigers who have moved Adam Doueihi to the halves and Sunia Turuva to fullback due to suspensions and Origin commitments. Tristan Hope starts at hooker in place of Api Koroisau (concussion protocols), while Tallyn Da Silva is no longer at the club after signing with the Eels. The Dragons have been hit hard by injuries with Nathan Lawson, Luciano Leilua, Hamish Stewart and Toby Couchman all unavailable, while Maroons veteran Valentine Holmes will also miss the trip to Canberra. Tyrell Sloan has earned a recall on the wing, while Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Hame Sele are also back in the 17. The Raiders have made one change with Josh Papalii back in the Queensland team, with Corey Horsburgh moving to prop, Morgan Smithies promoted to lock and Trey Mooney coming onto the bench.
News.com.au
01-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
NRL team lists: Selwyn Cobbo named at fullback for the Broncos after confirming move to the Dolphins, Brandon Smith to return in NSW Cup
Dolphins-bound Selwyn Cobbo has earned a Broncos recall at fullback for their Friday night showdown in Sydney against the high-flying Bulldogs as both teams deal with a number of stars away on Origin duty. The Broncos are without key forwards Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan, Maroons rookie Gehamat Shibasaki and Queensland 18th man Reece Walsh which has opened the door for Cobbo to return to the side. Cobbo hasn't played since the round 13 loss to Manly but will start at fullback, while Deine Mariner is also back in the team at left centre, with veteran Ben Hunt still at least another week away. The Bulldogs are also without their Origin quartet but at least they still have Matt Burton at five-eighth, with Lachlan Galvin again named on the bench. Blake Wilson and Enari Tuala are the new men in the backline, with Harry Hayes to start in the front row. Mid-season recruit Brandon Smith has been named on an extended bench for the Rabbitohs but is expected to make his return from injury via NSW Cup where he's been named in jersey No.16. Alex Johnston starts at fullback with Latrell Mitchell away with the Blues, while Jack Wighton switches to five-eighth to replace the injured Cody Walker who has been named in the reserves. There are changes galore in Townsville where Tom Duffy starts at halfback, Harrison Edwards has been named at hooker and Sam McIntyre moves to lock for the Cowboys against a Storm side missing a stack of outside backs. Joe Chan has been named at centre with Kane Bradley on the wing, with Jonah Pezet set to come off the bench after overcoming some horrific injury luck over the past two seasons. Tom Rodwell will make his NRL debut on the wing for the Roosters in Sunday's clash against the Wests Tigers who have moved Adam Doueihi to the halves and Sunia Turuva to fullback due to suspensions and Origin commitments. Tristan Hope starts at hooker in place of Api Koroisau (concussion protocols), while Tallyn Da Silva is no longer at the club after signing with the Eels. The Dragons have been hit hard by injuries with Nathan Lawson, Luciano Leilua, Hamish Stewart and Toby Couchman all unavailable, while Maroons veteran Valentine Holmes will also miss the trip to Canberra. Tyrell Sloan has earned a recall on the wing, while Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Hame Sele are also back in the 17. The Raiders have made one change with Josh Papalii back in the Queensland team, with Corey Horsburgh moving to prop, Morgan Smithies promoted to lock and Trey Mooney coming onto the bench.
