Canterbury coach Des Hasler has launched a stinging attack on the professionalism of the NRL after he was forced to call-up a player less than 24 hours after completing a …
Continue reading Hasler attacks NRL over Origin fiascoMike Harris’ return to the Wallabies fold appears over before it even begins after he suffered a hamstring tear in the Melbourne Rebels’ Super Rugby win over the Western Force. …
Continue reading Harris to miss Wallabies over hamstringSNAPSHOT OF ROUND 10 IN THE AFL THEY SAID IT: “I think it needs to be looked at.” – Sydney coach John Longmire on the trend of AFL players such …
Continue reading Snapshot of the AFL’s round 10Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has identified emerging prop Daniel Alvaro as the man to replace the departed Junior Paulo, who was granted an immediate release from his NRL contract. Arthur …
Continue reading Alvaro the man to replace Paulo: ArthurNRL ROUND 12 HIGHS AND LOWS THEY SAID IT: “I didn’t want to go out there not at 100 per cent on Wednesday. I know what kind of arena it …
Continue reading Highs and lows of the NRL’s 12th roundParramatta have announced the immediate release of Junior Paulo, freeing him to join Canberra on their push for a spot in the NRL finals. Paulo’s exit is just the latest …
Continue reading Eels confirm immediate Paulo releaseCanberra have consolidated their place in the NRL’s top eight with a come-from-behind 32-20 win over an under-strength Canterbury at GIO Stadium. Down 10-0 after less than 20 minutes and …
Continue reading Raiders come from behind to beat BulldogsGeelong coach Chris Scott admits they are suddenly a shadow of the team tipped to contend for the AFL premiership. Carlton were outstanding on Sunday, harassing and outworking the Cats …
Continue reading Scott blasts Cats after shock AFL lossMatthew Kreuzer’s lionhearted performance symbolised the fierce workrate that took Carlton to their improbable AFL win over Geelong. The ruckman joined key forward Levi Casboult as shock selections for Sunday’s …
Continue reading Kreuzer shines in big Blues AFL winMelbourne have overcome a gritty Western Force to end their Super Rugby losing streak with a 27-22 victory at AAMI Park. Despite three successive losses, the Rebels were expected to …
Continue reading Super Rugby’s Rebels defeat gritty ForceAlready accused of playing mind games, Queensland have given NSW more to ponder by vowing to fight fire with fire and play an all-forwards bench if Cooper Cronk is ruled …
Continue reading Qld give NSW plenty to ponder for Origin IJosh Morris is set to resume his epic State of Origin battle with Greg Inglis after being rushed into the NSW side to replace Josh Dugan. Dugan pulled out on …
Continue reading Morris called into NSW Origin teamThe rejuvenated Brumbies and Waratahs must cool their hot heels and cross their fingers for five weeks, with the thrilling conclusion to the Super Rugby Australian conference title race put …
Continue reading Hot Tahs and Brumbies must cool heelsNSW star James Tamou believes coach Laurie Daley should be praised for making wholesale changes to the Blues side as he attempts to win back the State of Origin crown. …
Continue reading Daley hailed for courageous selectionsParramatta coach Brad Arthur has confirmed Junior Paulo has been pulled out of Monday’s NRL match against Newcastle at Hunter Stadium after requesting an early release to join Canberra. Paulo’s …
Continue reading Eels’ Alvaro to start for withdrawn PauloFlanker Ardie Savea’s decision to pull out of Olympic sevens rugby contention has paid off with his selection for the All Blacks. But while the Hurricanes loose forward was overwhelmed …
Continue reading Ardie Savea joins brother in All BlacksQueensland assistant Trevor Gillmeister says the Maroons are set to go with an all-forward bench in the State of Origin opener if Cooper Cronk fails to overcome an ankle injury. …
Continue reading Cherry-Evans leaves Qld campLate NSW State of Origin call-up Josh Morris is ready to lock horns with reborn Queensland star Greg Inglis in Wednesday’s series-opener at ANZ Stadium. Blues coach Laurie Daley confirmed …
Continue reading Morris ready after late Blues call-up


