All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says his side’s three-way friendly wins over Northland and Counties Manukau were the perfect preparation for next week’s Rugby Championship match against Australia. New Zealand …
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Rugby’s newest league convert Curtis Rona is a genuine talent and has the hunger to do well in the 15-man code, according to Wallabies coach Michael Cheika. The 24-year-old Canterbury …
Continue reading Rona switches from NRL to rugby’s ForceExplosive Adelaide onballer Brad Crouch says he’s poised to take his game to the next level after extending his stay at West Lakes. The 22-year-old on Friday signed a four-year …
Continue reading Brad Crouch inks new AFL deal with CrowsThe All Blacks have crushed Northland but toiled to victory against Counties Manukau in their three-way friendly match with the provincial sides in Pukekohe. The world champions fell behind 7-0 …
Continue reading All Blacks overpower NZ provincial teamsWinger Drew Mitchell has vigorously defended the recall of the Wallabies’ overseas-based veteran backs. Mitchell (aged 32, 70 caps) and fellow World Cup final starters and backs Adam Ashley-Cooper (32, …
Continue reading Wallaby Mitchell to be fit for All BlacksEssendon will hand Jake Long, the son of club legend Michael, a debut against Gold Coast on Sunday. Long has been locked and loaded for his AFL debut, more than …
Continue reading Son of Essendon legend set for AFL debutGWS Giants star Shane Mumford says fellow ruckman Rory Lobb is a massive part of the AFL club’s future and loves the team, despite reports he could be seeking a …
Continue reading Lobb a massive part of GWS in AFL: MumfordCronulla have refused to rule out making a play for a big-name hooker despite confirming the signing of Manaia Cherrington from Wests Tigers. Cherrington appears to be in the box …
Continue reading Cronulla confirm Cherrington NRL signingBrisbane coach Justin Leppitsch says first-year forward Josh Schache has “done enough” and will be rested for the remainder of the AFL season. An exhausted Schache is nearing burn-out after …
Continue reading Lion Schache’s AFL season overCanterbury captain James Graham has been hit with a high tackle charge from Thursday’s golden point NRL win over Manly but can avoid suspension with an early guilty plea. The …
Continue reading James Graham hit with high tackle chargePort Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has challenged his side to match it with a Melbourne team brimming with young talent ahead of Saturday’s AFL clash. And he says it starts …
Continue reading Port wary of in-form ruckman Gawn in AFLGWS Giants AFL star Shane Mumford wants to tick off another achievement on his club’s list by finally claiming the scalp of West Coast, as he looks forward to his …
Continue reading Giants look for another AFL firstMelbourne coach Craig Bellamy says next-up opponents Canberra Raiders are the most difficult NRL opponents they could hope to meet this round. And he’s warned his side that without stark …
Continue reading Storm wary of red-hot RaidersThe NRL says it has no plans to review golden point at the end of the season despite calls from coaches to ban the extra-time period. Canterbury coach Des Hasler …
Continue reading No plans for golden-point overhaul: NRLBenji Marshall has just four weeks to earn a NRL lifeline but Cronulla are offering the under-fire playmaker no sympathy as they seek to address their own woes. Off-contract with …
Continue reading Sharks circle wounded Benji in NRLFremantle defender Michael Johnson has lost his battle to play again this year, but the Dockers hope the 31-year-old will be able to hit the ground running over summer. Johnson …
Continue reading Docker Johnson ruled out for AFL seasonThey’re just about running on empty but Justin Leppitsch says Brisbane have to find something to satisfy their long-suffering supporters before their miserable AFL season is over. The Lions face …
Continue reading Battered Lions see chance for AFL winCollingwood are canvassing a future without long-term AFL forward Travis Cloke, while guaranteeing his contract at the club in 2017. The power forward has been dropped for the third time …
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