NSW Waratahs chairman Roger Davis has called for neutral referees to be used in more key Super Rugby matches. Davis believes big games between teams from different countries should have …
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NSW second-rower Tyson Frizell has poured cold water on any potential Andrew Fifita State of Origin cameo, claiming it wouldn’t be fair for him to be available for just two …
Continue reading Frizell rails against Fifita Origin planMitchell Aubusson is rarely talked about as being in the pantheon of Sydney Roosters greats, however Trent Robinson has hailed him as typifying the spirit of the foundation club. The …
Continue reading Roosters hail Aubusson as ultimate clubmanGeelong AFL coach Chris Scott admits he’s concerned with the uncertainty surrounding luckless forward Dan Menzel’s recovery from a groin injury. The 26-year-old Menzel made a flying start to the …
Continue reading Menzel still out with groin injury in AFLVeteran Sydney back Nick Smith has a short response to Alastair Clarkson’s claim that the Swans’ defence gets away with blue murder. “He’s got his opinions, we think we play …
Continue reading Swans play within AFL rules: SmithSt George Illawarra’s record run of an unchanged starting side looks set to continue with Jack de Belin and Ben Hunt both fit to face Canberra on Sunday. Hunt (cork) …
Continue reading Hunt, de Belin keep Dragons’ NRL run aliveAaron Smith returns to a near-full strength Highlanders team wary of the Waratahs’ state of mind when they meet in Sydney on Saturday. All Blacks halfback Smith sat out last …
Continue reading Highlanders name near full strength teamMental warfare has become a part of trans-Tasman games, providing an intriguing backdrop to the Super Rugby season. It’s a scenario that will play out again when the Hurricanes meet …
Continue reading Super Rugby streak has NZ teams on edgeWestern Bulldogs captain Easton Wood is fit to lead his AFL club on their intimidating mission to Adelaide Oval on Friday night, but another favourite son will test his fitness …
Continue reading Wood and Morris prove Bulldogs fitnessAdelaide’s injury crisis has worsened with captain Taylor Walker ruled out of AFL action in coming weeks. Walker will miss Friday night’s game against the Western Bulldogs and also following …
Continue reading Crows captain out of AFL action for weeksQueensland great Billy Moore thinks Gold Coast will regret the splash for cash on hulking forward Shannon Boyd as the NRL considers a game-changing interchange reduction. The Canberra and Australian …
Continue reading Boyd’s Titans deal could backfire: MooreAndrew McCullough will clash with Jake Friend in what is being billed as a State of Origin audition on Friday at Suncorp Stadium. But in the wake of Queensland captain …
Continue reading McCullough has nothing to prove: BennettKotoni Staggs’ utility value has earned him an NRL debut for the injury-hit Brisbane Broncos. The 19-year-old won the final bench spot ahead of Gehamat Shibasaki as the Broncos do …
Continue reading Staggs, Mago in Brisbane Broncos debutsThe time is now for Mitchell Moses to stand up. Not just to save Parramatta’s NRL season against the Warriors on Friday night, but also to press his own apparently …
Continue reading Moses’ opportunity to prove Blues caseCanterbury coach Dean Pay’s fine for his spray at the referees has been reduced to $15,000 by the NRL. Pay was initially slugged with a $25,000 reprimand for his post-match …
Continue reading NRL reduce Pay’s ref spray fineAfter fourteen seasons with the Warriors, veteran forward Simon Mannering won’t rule out playing for another NRL club next year. Mannering plans to make a call on his future by …
Continue reading Big decision looms for Warrior ManneringFormer NSW coach Laurie Daley says there’s no way he’d pick Andrew Fifita for State of Origin this year, regardless of his thunderous NRL form. The Cronulla enforcer sent a …
Continue reading I wouldn’t pick Fifita, says Laurie DaleyAustralia’s young Super Rugby sides lack the law-bending smarts of Kiwi teams, according to Queensland Reds skipper Scott Higginbotham. Former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles said Australian teams must “start cheating better” …
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