“2024 NRL Season: Race for the Ken Irvine Medal Heating Up”

The race for the prestigious Ken Irvine Medal is heating up in the 2024 NRL season, with three players currently leading the charge with eight tries each. Sunia Turuva of the Panthers, Ronaldo Mulitalo of the Sharks, and Reece Walsh of the Broncos are all vying for the top spot on the try scorers’ ladder.

The Ken Irvine Medal is awarded to the NRL’s top try scorer each season, named after the legendary Ken Irvine who was known for his lightning speed and try-scoring prowess. Irvine scored an impressive 385 tries in 432 first-class games, cementing his place as one of the greatest try scorers in rugby league history.

In 2023, Dom Young of the Newcastle Knights claimed the Ken Irvine Medal with 25 tries, becoming the first Knights player to top the try scorers’ ladder since Akuila Uate in 2010. The full history of Ken Irvine Medal winners showcases some of the NRL’s most prolific try scorers, including Alex Johnston of the Rabbitohs and Maika Sivo of the Eels.

As the 2024 NRL season progresses, all eyes will be on Turuva, Mulitalo, and Walsh as they continue to light up the scoreboard and chase the coveted Ken Irvine Medal. Stay tuned to The Sporting News for the latest updates on the race for this prestigious award.