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Dragons young gun Loko Pasifiki Tonga requests release

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St George Illawarra forward Loko Pasifiki Tonga has requested a release from the club, as he looks to explore opportunities elsewhere in search of consistent NRL football.

Sources have told ESPN that the 20-year-old has grown increasingly frustrated with his lack of first-grade opportunities, prompting the young forward to seek permission to speak with rival clubs.

Despite being viewed internally as a promising middle-forward option, Tonga has struggled to cement a spot in the Dragons' top squad rotation this season, with competition for places limiting his pathway into the NRL side.

Rogers: The reasons behind young Dragon's shock request

SEN's Mat Rogers has revealed the reasons behind young Dragon Loko Pasifiki Tonga's shock request to negotiate with rival clubs.

Pasifiki Tonga is considered a rising star of the game but is yet to make an appearance in first grade this season, instead playing three games in reserve grade, averaging 179 metres a game.

The 20-year-old made 10 appearances for the Dragons in 2025, but an inability to crack the first-grade squad, and a lack of coaching and direction regarding his future, has contributed to the prop's release request.

Rogers owns Rogers Sports Management, who represent Pasifiki Tonga, however, the forward is not Rogers' direct client.

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April 14, 2026
Dragons v Cowboys: Suli, Couchman return; Chester back from ban | Dragons vs Cowboys Prediction &…

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Dragons v Cowboys: Suli, Couchman return; Chester back from ban

The Dragons remain winless heading into Round 5 and a piece of unwanted history is staring them in the face on Easter Saturday.

Since the joint venture was formed in 1999 and they made a grand final in their debut season, St George Illawarra has never started a season 0-5.

If Shane Flanagan's men are to get on the board for 2026 they will need a vastly improved showing than the one they delivered last Sunday on the Gold Coast.

The stats sheet showed 31 missed tackles and 11 errors in the 22-14 loss to the Titans and a repeat of those numbers would see the lethal Cowboys attack put them to the sword.

Dragons vs Cowboys Prediction & Odds – 2026 NRL Round 5

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Match: Dragons vs CowboysDate: Saturday, April 4th, 2026Kick-Off Time: 5:30pm (AEDT)Stadium: Jubilee Stadium (Kogarah)

Easter Saturday footy kicks off with the Dragons hosting a rejuvenated North Queensland at Kogarah.

It's been a tough start to the campaign for St George-Illawarra after four straight losses to open the year. Combined with last season, that's eight consecutive losses for Shane Flanagan's side. Since coming into the NRL in 1999, the joint venture club has never gone 0-5 to start a season.

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NRL Team Update: Round 5 vs. Cowboys

Head Coach Shane Flanagan has updated his squad to face the North Queensland Cowboys at Jubilee Stadium on Easter Saturday.

24-Hour Update: Forward Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga and outside back Setu Tu have dropped off the extended bench.

In changes from Round 4, David Fale has been named to make his club debut on the wing with Tyrell Sloan reverting to the interchange.

Moses Suli (personal reasons) returns to play centre with Hayden Buchanan (head knock) unavailable, whilst Toby Couchman (head knock) slots into the front row with Blake Lawrie listed on the interchange.

Kyle Flanagan (head knock) is also out with Lyhkan King-Togia coming into the run-on side.

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April 4, 2026
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‘We’re killing ourselves’: Dragons’ flash new high-performance centre can’t mask winless start

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If there is one NRL team crying out for a reset this week, it’s the winless Dragons.

As the only side yet to register a competition point – and the team most under the blowtorch heading into round five – the irony was palpable as St George Illawarra completed their first field session on Wednesday morning at the Bruce Gordon Centre in Wollongong, having moved into their new $65 million high-performance facility the previous day.

But the wounded playing group knows that despite “unbelievable” new headquarters – complete with pools, an enormous sauna and an impressive gym – it won’t help them bank two competition points against the Cowboys at Kogarah on Saturday.

Inside Dragons’ recruitment horror under Flanno… with hero on the brink and young gun held back

Dead last at the bottom of the ladder heading into Round 5, pressure continues to mount on the St George Illawarra Dragons as questions grow louder around their recruitment over the past few seasons.

While the club has brought in experienced names such as Clint Gutherson, Damien Cook and Valentine Holmes, the overall balance of the squad remains a concern.

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And while these players add leadership and were standout performers in the NRL in the past, they are now past their prime and lack the speed, athleticism or skill they once had that saw them play in the State of Origin arena.

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'Haven't come up with much': Blowtorch turns to Gutherson, Cook

Andrew Johns is intrigued to find out how Dragons recruit Daniel Atkinson plays alongside rising star Lyhkan King-Togia after an ugly injury to Kyle Flanagan finally forced the coach into a halves change.

And fellow NRL legend Brad Fittler believes Dragons coach Shane Flanagan needs to make more changes to his side after a winless start to the season.

Flanagan's men currently sit last and play the Cowboys this weekend with plenty on the line.

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April 2, 2026
‘We’re killing ourselves’: Dragons’ flash new high-performance centre can’t mask winles…

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‘We’re killing ourselves’: Dragons’ flash new high-performance centre can’t mask winless start

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If there is one NRL team crying out for a reset this week, it’s the winless Dragons.

As the only side yet to register a competition point – and the team most under the blowtorch heading into round five – the irony was palpable as St George Illawarra completed their first field session on Wednesday morning at the Bruce Gordon Centre in Wollongong, having moved into their new $65 million high-performance facility the previous day.

But the wounded playing group knows that despite “unbelievable” new headquarters – complete with pools, an enormous sauna and an impressive gym – it won’t help them bank two competition points against the Cowboys at Kogarah on Saturday.

Inside Dragons’ recruitment horror under Flanno… with hero on the brink and young gun held back

Dead last at the bottom of the ladder heading into Round 5, pressure continues to mount on the St George Illawarra Dragons as questions grow louder around their recruitment over the past few seasons.

While the club has brought in experienced names such as Clint Gutherson, Damien Cook and Valentine Holmes, the overall balance of the squad remains a concern.

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And while these players add leadership and were standout performers in the NRL in the past, they are now past their prime and lack the speed, athleticism or skill they once had that saw them play in the State of Origin arena.

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'Haven't come up with much': Blowtorch turns to senior Dragons stars Damien Cook, Clint Gutherson

Andrew Johns is intrigued to find out how Dragons recruit Daniel Atkinson plays alongside rising star Lyhkan King-Togia after an ugly injury to Kyle Flanagan finally forced the coach into a halves change.

And fellow NRL legend Brad Fittler believes Dragons coach Shane Flanagan needs to make more changes to his side after a winless start to the season.

Flanagan's men currently sit last and play the Cowboys this weekend with plenty on the line.

READ MORE: Foran faces the music, shuts down calls for teen's call-up

READ MORE: 'He's ready': Lomax cleared for takeoff as Force confirm team

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April 2, 2026
Eels v Dragons: Round 3 | Game Day Guide: Round 3 v Dragons at CommBank Stadium | LIVE NRL: Eels …

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Eels v Dragons: Round 3

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Eels v Dragons: Hopgood back from ban; Liddle good to go

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Game Day Guide: Round 3 v Dragons at CommBank Stadium

Join us back in PARRAdise for our first home game of the 2026 season. We return to CommBank Stadium for Multicultural Round on Sunday 22 March against the Dragons.

Tickets for our match against the Dragons are still available via TicketMaster. Limited premium tickets remain, including tickets to the Legends Lounge and standing tickets to the Cumberland Lounge, both of which include a 4-hour food & beverage package.

Start game day early with a vibrant pre-game precinct at the Parra Leagues Club. Transformed into our new Game Day Fan Hub, a range of food trucks will be serving up great options, featuring a relaxed beer garden setup, free multicultural food sampling, and live Cook Islands dancers, plus a range of other activities to build your pre-game energy.

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LIVE NRL: Eels veteran left out as Dragons welcome back star ahead of Sunday showdown

Coming off a scintillating display against the Broncos, the Parramatta Eels will look to make it back-to-back victories this week when they come face-to-face with the St George Illawarra Dragons.

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State of Origin representative forward J’maine Hopgood returns to the side for the Eels after copping a one-match ban but his inclusion means there is no room for veteran Jack De Belin to take on his former club.

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March 22, 2026
Sheffield United 1-2 Wrexham: Red Dragons earn comeback win over Blades | Preview: Sheffield Unit…

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Sheffield United 1-2 Wrexham: Red Dragons earn comeback win over Blades

Sheffield United hosted Wrexham in a league fixture for the first time since October 1982

Wrexham came from behind to earn a crucial victory over Sheffield United to maintain their push for a top six spot in the Championship.

Having been wasteful in the first-half, the Blades went in front shortly after the restart as Andre Brooks lashed into the net from close range.

But former Sheffield Wednesday attacker Josh Windass levelled five minutes later with his 11th goal of the campaign across all competitions.

And Sam Smith headed home the winner 12 minutes from time to ensure Phil Parkinson's men – who remain seventh – stay level on points with sixth-place Southampton.

Preview: Sheffield United vs Wrexham – prediction, team news, lineups

Aiming to bounce back to winning ways and return to the top six in the Championship table, Wrexham will travel to Bramall Lane to take on Sheffield United on Saturday.

The visitors failed to make the most of their game in hand on Tuesday, falling to a defeat to stay outside of the playoff spots on goal difference, while their hosts sit 15th after an away draw last weekend.

Sheffield United head back into action on Saturday aiming to end a three-game winless run in the Championship and break back into the top half.

After 38 games of the season, the Blades find themselves 15th with 50 points on the board having managed 15 victories alongside 18 defeats, after only falling short of a return to the Premier League last time around in the playoff final with their gap to the top six now standing at 10 points.

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Wrexham have assembled a 'really good team' – Wilder

Chris Wilder says Phil Parkinson has assembled a "really good team" as his Sheffield United side prepare to face Wrexham this weekend.

The Blades currently sit 15th in the Championship, 10 points adrift of the seventh-placed Red Dragons who are only out of the play-off places on goal difference.

Before the meeting of the sides at Bramall Lane on Saturday (15:00 GMT), Wilder was keen to praise his former Southampton academy team-mate Parkinson for the job he has done since taking charge of Wrexham in 2021.

"No matter what goes on at Wrexham, and there's a lot of noise in terms of the progression of the football club and the story that goes behind everything, but they've still got to win games of football," Wilder said in a press conference.

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March 21, 2026
Eels v Dragons: Round 3 | Team List Tuesday | The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Round Three | Jersey Fl…

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Eels v Dragons: Round 3

Sean Ormerod and Denan Kemp from Sportsbet preview this week's NRL clashes

Eels v Dragons: Hopgood back from ban; Liddle good to go

National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.

Team List Tuesday | The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Round Three

Team lists are in for Round Three of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup, kicking off Saturday 21 March when the undefeated Newcastle Knights take on Premiers, the Warriors.

A busy Saturday schedule will see a further three games played across NSW and the ACT, with many sides still searching for their first wins of the season.

Sunday's double header will complete the round as Parramatta Eels take on St George Illawarra Dragons at CommBank Stadium, before the Sydney Roosters close out the round against Penrith Panthers at Wentworth Park.

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Jersey Flegg Team List: Round 3

Panthers Jersey Flegg coach Scott Thompson has named his squad for Sunday's showdown against the Sydney Roosters at Wentworth Park.

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March 19, 2026