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6 days ago
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Gutherson fires as Dragons inflict more pain on Knights
Clint Gutherson has inspired St George Illawarra to a 20-6 win over NRL strugglers Newcastle to heap more pressure on Knights coach Adam O'Brien. Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga failed to back up from Wednesday night's State of Origin opener with a lingering ankle injury and his side badly missed their star fullback at Jubilee Oval on Friday. The Knights' attack was directionless and they made just three line breaks all night, taking until the 70th minute to score their only try through Kai Pearce-Paul. In contrast, the Dragons had no such concerns, with Gutherson their energiser bunny from the first minute til the last. JDB on a breakaway, hands it off to Skip to finish the job 😤#BreatheFire #NRLDragonsKnights — St George Illawarra Dragons (@NRL_Dragons) May 30, 2025 While Parramatta might have drawn the best out of Gutherson, there is little doubt the 30-year-old's communication and workrate at fullback are keeping the Dragons dreams of a top-eight finish alive. Shane Flanagan's men were by no means polished - Valentine Holmes and Tyrell Sloan bombed late tries too - but their ability to fight and scrap in games will ensure they are a chance towards the back end of the season. Halfback Kyle Flanagan was the architect of the Dragons' opener when he took advantage of some lax Newcastle defence to send Jaydn Su'A over the line in the 20th minute. Su'A was subbed off straight afterwards and did not return, with the would-be Maroons forward suffering a suspected ankle injury. But it didn't knock the Dragons off course with Shane Flanagan's pack finding plenty of joy up the middle. First a rampaging Jack de Belin run was the catalyst for the workaholic Gutherson to cross before Damien Cook sent man mountain Loko Pasifiki Tonga over for his first NRL try. St George Illawarra had an 18-0 lead at halftime to condemn the listless Knights to a seventh game this season where they failed to score in the first half. The Dragons threatened to inflict more misery on O'Brien's struggling side with rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson impressing with his work from the backfield on his NRL debut. Lawson, who played outside Valentine Holmes on the left wing, finished the evening with 176m from 17 carries and did not look out of place. Holmes kicked a 62nd minute penalty goal to improve the Dragons' buffer, with the Knights finally scoring through Pearce-Paul after 69 minutes. The Knights could have more headaches, with Leo Thompson and Tyson Frizell placed on report.
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29-03-2025
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Liddle stands tall as Dragons seal shock win over Storm
St George Illawarra have taken advantage of a directionless Melbourne to claim a 14-8 win and end the Storm's unbeaten start to the 2025 NRL season. Saturday's victory - the Dragons' first of the campaign - was a dour and ugly affair, which hung in the balance until the final quarter of an hour. Interchange hooker Jacob Liddle burrowed his way over the line in the 69th minute to send the 6211 rainsoaked crowd at Kogarah Oval into a frenzy. The Dragons had let narrow games slip from their grasp in the first two rounds of the season, falling to Canterbury and South Sydney before last week's bye. But Liddle's dummy-half barge-over was enough for the Red V to edge past an unconvincing Storm. Lids barges over! 🔴⚪️#BreatheFire #NRLDragonsStorm — St George Illawarra Dragons (@NRL_Dragons) March 29, 2025 Without halfback Jahrome Hughes, Melbourne struggled for fluency in attack and their all-star spine struggled to hit top gear. Craig Bellamy's side had 46 play-the-balls in the Dragons' 20m zone but their sole try was scored by Ryan Papenhuyzen just before halftime. Papenhuyzen's four-pointer came after stand-in Storm halfback Tyran Wishart had kicked a penalty goal to open the scoring for the visitors. Valentine Holmes crossed the first try of the afternoon in the 34th minute before Papenhuyzen gave Melbourne an 8-6 lead. Gutho links up with Val Holmes! 🐲#NRLDragonsStorm — NRL (@NRL) March 29, 2025 Melbourne had chances to score but Shawn Blore and Eli Katoa both fumbled the ball as they looked to pull away. After missing an earlier penalty goal from right in front, Holmes drew the Dragons level in the 62nd minute with a straightforward kick to send the game down to the wire. Liddle was the hero from close range as the hooker shrugged off some lax Storm defending to give his side the lead. Holmes added the extras to give the home side a six-point buffer which Melbourne could not overcome. Bellamy's men face an unenviable away trip to Manly next week and will desperately need to refine their attack if they are to trouble the Sea Eagles.
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09-03-2025
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Bulldogs skipper Crichton avoids ban, can face Titans
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton has escaped a ban and, fitness pending, will be free to face the Gold Coast after his sloppy tackle attempt led to a St George Illawarra penalty try. The Samoan international was placed on report after his knees made contact with Christian Tuipulotu as he attempted to cross the line in the Bulldogs' 28-20 NRL win on Saturday. The former Penrith premiership centre on Sunday copped a grade one dangerous contact charge and can accept an $1800 fine with an early guilty plea. Count it! 🔥#BreatheFire #NRLDragonsBulldogs — St George Illawarra Dragons (@NRL_Dragons) March 8, 2025 It leaves him free to face Gold Coast on Sunday, providing he has overcome the issues that saw him finish Saturday's clash on the sideline. Crichton was visibly in discomfort as he was tended to by a trainer as the Dogs held off a fast-finishing home side, the captain then failing to front the customary post-match press conference. Coach Cameron Ciraldo downplayed concerns, saying it was simply a case of lower-body cramping. Fellow Bulldog Jacob Preston was also offered a fine for a dangerous contact charge, as was Dragon Emre Guler for his hip-drop tackle on Preston. Dragons outside back Mathew Feagai will also cop a fine for his contact on Bronson Xerri, and in Saturday's other game North Queensland's Karl Lawton received the same punishment for his contact on Manly's Reuben Garrick.
