The last time Bradford fought for English Super League promotion, Rohan Smith barracked for their rivals Wakefield. No wonder Smith was surprised to be named Bradford head coach barely six …
Continue reading Smith legacy continues at BradfordParramatta can resume playing for premiership points immediately after the NRL backflipped on its hardline stance. The governing body announced the change in a “Parramatta Update” statement on Friday. It …
Continue reading Eels can play for points again: NRLNorth Melbourne are undefeated and top the AFL ladder but defender Scott Thompson recognises there is still plenty of room for improvement. The Kangaroos face St Kilda on Sunday with …
Continue reading Ladder leaders must lift: North defenderNRL superstar Sam Burgess says it’s impossible not to feel for Parramatta players but he’s more concerned about South Sydney’s plight. The Rabbitohs will be the first team to face …
Continue reading Burgess warns Rabbitohs of Eels backlashThe axe has been shelved by Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade – for now. The Suns mentor says he will give some senior players one more chance to prove their …
Continue reading Eade spares Suns the axe – for nowSydney will be out to starve ball-guzzling Essendon of possession as they close in on their best AFL start this century. The Swans host the Bombers at the SCG on …
Continue reading Swans close in on best start this centuryThe NRL has backflipped on its stance that Parramatta can’t play for points until its `Gang of Five’ officials leave the club. After NRL CEO Todd Greenberg initially said the …
Continue reading NRL back down on Eels directorsForm is behind Paddy McCartin’s inability to break back into St Kilda’s side to take on AFL front-runners North Melbourne on Sunday. But rather than poor form of the 2014 …
Continue reading Saints’ form keeps McCartin outWestern Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge wants rapid improvement rather than revenge on Saturday. The Bulldogs host Adelaide at Etihad Stadium and the obvious narrative is that the AFL sides haven’t …
Continue reading Revenge not driving Western BulldogsNew Bradford coach Rohan Smith says he is not feeling any pressure in following his famous father’s footsteps at the English rugby league club. The Gold Coast Titans assistant will …
Continue reading Brian Smith’s son named new Bradford coachParramatta’s ability to accrue NRL premiership points is independent of five directors taking legal action against the Eels, it was determined on Friday. Lawyers for the “Gang of Five” – …
Continue reading NRL soften stance on Parramatta directorsParramatta will be able to play for NRL competition points while five of the club’s directors are taking legal action against the game’s governing body. The exit of the “Gang …
Continue reading NRL soften stance on Eels directorsThe AFL has moved to end the stoush over Greater Western Sydney’s academy entitlements – for this year at least. AFL boss Gillon McLachlan confirmed on Friday morning that the …
Continue reading GWS academy zone not being reviewed: AFLWary coach Daryl Gibson has warned his NSW Waratahs to underestimate the lowly Cheetahs at their peril in Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash at Allianz Stadium. The Waratahs have regained …
Continue reading Waratahs wary of lowly CheetahsVeteran St Kilda skipper Nick Riewoldt is poised to re-sign with the AFL club for another season, according to coach Alan Richardson. Ahead of their clash with frontrunners North Melbourne …
Continue reading St Kilda’s Riewoldt poised to play onIT’S A BIG RUGBY LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE ROUND FOR … * JAMES MALONEY – Impressive over the opening two months of the NRL season, he’s the only genuine NSW Origin halves …
Continue reading Representative round offers chances in NRLMitchell Pearce is reportedly keen to be overlooked for State of Origin selection in 2016 to instead focus on his rehabilitation. The Roosters halfback will ask Laurie Daley to be …
Continue reading Pearce wants to skip OriginSaying what many other coaches are probably thinking, former Manly mentor Geoff Toovey is adamant that Parramatta should not be allowed to win the 2016 NRL premiership. The league has …
Continue reading Eels not punished sufficiently: Toovey

