Canterbury playmaker Kieran Foran knows 2019 is one of the biggest seasons of his NRL career but insists he’s not felt in better shape for at least three years. Once …
Continue reading Foran ready for biggest year in NRL careerThe other benefactor of the Giteau Law has called on Wallabies coach Michael Cheika to consider tweaking it as he assembles his World Cup squad this year. Drew Mitchell was …
Continue reading Mitchell calls on Giteau Law re-thinkBrumbies captain Christian Lealiifano is not ready to close the door on his international career, declaring a World Cup berth is in the back of his mind. The 31-year-old playmaker …
Continue reading Lealiifano still has Wallabies ambitionsSt Helens great Jon Wilkin says he fully expects the English RFL to soften their attitude towards Ben Barba and allow him back into Super League. Wilkin admitted he felt …
Continue reading Barba will return to Super League: WilkinFormer Gold Coast, Parramatta and Leeds Rhinos back-rower Brett Delaney has announced his decision to retire from rugby league at the age of 33. Delaney, who won four English Super …
Continue reading Former NRL back-rower Delaney retiresQuinn Roux was not included in Ireland’s Six Nations squad when coach Joe Schmidt announced his initial 38-man selection last month, but the Connacht lock is now set to assume …
Continue reading Ireland’s Roux to step up against ScotlandTwo-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has told a Czech court how she grabbed the blade of an attacker’s knife and forced it away from her neck, leaving blood everywhere, during …
Continue reading Tennis star Kvitova recalls knife attackBanned West Coast star Andrew Gaff will return to playing in the revamped AFLX pre-season competition under Bolts captain Patrick Dangerfield. The February 22 four-team tournament at Marvel Stadium will …
Continue reading Banned Gaff to return to football in AFLXWest Coast premiership midfielder Jack Redden was forced from training with a knee injury as the Eagles ramp up their pre-season. But teammate Mark Hutchings doubts it is a serious …
Continue reading Redden hurt as Eagles prepare for AFLFormer Wallaby Drew Mitchell has called out Steve Hansen after the All Blacks coach was caught taunting his opposite number this week. Speaking at a fundraiser dinner on Monday night, …
Continue reading Mitchell’s shock at ‘Mickey Mouse’ jibeThe ARL Commission has demanded an end to the plague of off-field scandals after being forced to deliver a life ban to Ben Barba. The game has lurched from one …
Continue reading ARL Commission demands behaviour changeGWS vice-captain Alicia Eva mentored Alyce Parker in 2018, when the latter completed Year 12 and otherwise dedicated herself to pursuing an AFLW career. Now, Parker is driving Eva and …
Continue reading GWS young gun teaching her AFLW mentorFormer Wallabies centre Anthony Fainga’a has quit rugby fearing for his long-term health after a series of heavy head knocks. The 32-year-old revealed the lingering effects of concussion were so …
Continue reading Anthony Fainga’a retires from rugbyAdam Elliott has closed the door on last year’s Mad Monday dramas and wants to focus on becoming a respected leader at Canterbury both in the community, and on the …
Continue reading Elliott ready to rebuild legacy at DogsThe NRL was back in the black in 2018, delivering on CEO Todd Greenberg’s promise to turn a profit. The game’s full finances will be revealed at its annual general …
Continue reading NRL back in the black in 2018David Pocock will miss the Brumbies’ final trial game but captain Christian Lealiifano says the 76-Test veteran will be good for their Super Rugby season-opener. The star flanker’s impressive return …
Continue reading Pocock right for Super opener: LealiifanoStar Canterbury recruit Dylan Napa admits going through some dark days after the leaking of his infamous explicit videos. Napa is bracing to learn his fate and is likely to …
Continue reading Napa reveals dark days over sex tapesMelbourne Rebels have apologised for an ill-timed sponsorship announcement ahead of the Super Rugby season kick-off but have no plans to ditch the deal. The Rebels announced on social media …
Continue reading Rebels sorry for poor Thai sponsor timing

