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Townsend under microscope as Roosters' season falters

Chad Townsend is facing increased scrutiny for his role in the Sydney Roosters' early-season struggles, something hooker Connor Watson believes is unfair.

AAP · Apr 7, 2025

Souths in talks with Smith but immediate move unlikely

South Sydney have amped up their pursuit of Brandon Smith but the Sydney Roosters hooker looks unlikely to make an immediate switch to their bitter rivals.

AAP · Mar 17, 2025

Tedesco won't overplay hand like he has in past

James Tedesco admits he has tried to do too much when the Sydney Roosters have been undermanned in previous years, but says it won't happen in 2025.

AAP · Mar 4, 2025

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Indigenous teammates touched by mature Munro's words

Dean Widders has praised the maturity of 20-year-old Inidgenous All Stars flyer Tyrone Munro.

AAP · Feb 11, 2025

Broncos centre back from brink after All Black's help

Brisbane centre Delouise Hoeter's career was all but over after a serious knee injury last year but he's back in business after leaning on an All Blacks star.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

NRL fine with Jake Trbojevic non-concussion call

The NRL says Connor Watson pushing Jake Trbojevic may have saved him from being immediately ruled out of Manly's semi-final loss to the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Sep 23, 2024

Nawaqanitawase to debut, Smith and Whitehead clear air

Mark Nawaqanitawase will debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters less than two months after playing in the Olympics, with the winger set to face South Sydney.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

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The 21-year-old Rooster given key role amid injury hell

Sandon Smith and Connor Watson will respectively replace the injured Sam Walker and Brandon Smith in the Sydney Roosters' final game of the regular season.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

Walker, Smith out for season in Roosters double blow

The Sydney Roosters are facing an injury crisis on the eve of the NRL finals that has the potential to last long into the 2025 season.

AAP · Sep 1, 2024

NRL's Roosters re-sign Origin forwards Leniu, Watson

The Sydney Roosters have re-signed State of Origin stars Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu ahead of the NRL finals.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Young bags hat-trick as Roosters belt Eels in the wet

The Sydney Roosters have continued their charge to the NRL finals by thrashing Parramatta at a rain-soaked Allianz Stadium.

AAP · Aug 16, 2024

Old housemate on high alert for rejuvenated Ponga

Connor Watson has endured a similar path to the State of Origin decider as Kalyn Ponga and he knows how dangerous his old housemate can be for Queensland.

AAP · Jul 9, 2024

'Life flashed before my eyes': Luai laughs off rescue

Five-eighth Jarome Luai has been rescued by a lifeguard after going out in a wave pool during a surfing session in NSW State of Origin camp.

AAP · Jul 9, 2024

From a wheelchair to the MCG: Watson's Origin journey

Twelve months ago, Connor Watson was pondering the end of his rugby league career - now he's ready to debut in State of Origin, wherever he is asked to play.

AAP · Jun 21, 2024

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AAP · Jun 16, 2024

Watson goes from 558-day injury to NSW Origin team

Connor Watson endured a nightmare stretch out with a torn patella tendon, but the 558 days on the sidelines have helped him to a NSW State of Origin debut.

AAP · Jun 14, 2024

Smith out of favour at Roosters for one week only

Brandon Smith will be at Trent Robinson's disposal next week against the Bulldogs after the hooker was dropped for failing to turn up to a team meeting.

AAP · Jun 2, 2024

$14 million side of injured stars who could win Origin

So great is the impact of injuries ahead of State of Origin I, an 18-man team of stars unavailable for the series would not fit under the NRL's salary cap.

AAP · May 7, 2024

Returning Leniu to make up for lost time, say Roosters

The Sydney Roosters believe firebrand prop Spencer Leniu is ready to make up for lost time after serving an eight-match NRL ban for a racial slur.

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AAP · Apr 5, 2024

Bunker over-reacted in send off, sin bin: Roosters

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson insists the bunker were too harsh in sending off Dom Young and sin-binning Victor Radley in his side's loss to Canterbury.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

JWH's amazing stat as he prepares for 300th game

As Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves notches his 300th game, teammates Connor Watson and Angus Crichton will celebrate their returns to the NRL side.

AAP · Mar 15, 2024

Roosters take open, honest path on multicultural talks

Sydney Roosters prop Lindsay Collins has lifted the lid on education-driven conversations between players of all races in the days after Spencer Leniu's slur.

AAP · Nov 9, 2023

Roosters re-sign Smith, Watson as NRL cap squeeze looms

The Sydney Roosters appear to have the toughest job in trying to retain all of their stars beyond 2024 but have re-signed Connor Watson and Billy Smith.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

How Sydney Roosters star Connor Watson is helping lead the fight against Indigenous youth suicide

Six years after a family tragedy opened Connor Watson's eyes to the issue of suicide among Indigenous youths, the Roosters star is doing more than ever before to make a difference.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2023

Dominic Young's decision to leave the Knights highlights a Catch-22 situation

Winning games has been a problem for the Knights for a long, long time.

AAP · Jan 6, 2023

Roosters' Watson suffers knee blow

Sydney Roosters utility Connor Watson has suffered a pre-season knee injury, leaving his entire 2023 campaign in the balance.

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