Newcastle playmaker Jarrod Mullen will undergo surgery on his troublesome hamstring and has been ruled out of NRL action for up to 12 weeks. Last-placed Newcastle got the bad news …
Continue reading Knights’ Mullen to miss 10-12 weeks of NRLThe Queensland Reds have been taught a brutal Super Rugby lesson by the Crusaders, who cruised to a dominant 38-5 bonus-point victory in Christchurch. Winger Jone Macilai-Tori scored a hat-trick …
Continue reading Reds schooled by Crusaders in Super RugbySt Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt has strongly indicated he wants to extend his storied AFL career for another year. The 33-year-old is contracted to the end of this season, and …
Continue reading Riewoldt likely to extend AFL careerThe Queensland Reds have been taught a brutal Super Rugby lesson by the Crusaders, who cruised to a dominant 38-5 bonus-point victory on Friday night. Winger Jone Macilai-Tori scored a …
Continue reading Reds schooled by CrusadersThere’s no other way to put it regarding Scott McLaughlin’s V8 Supercars week: “It sucks,” he said. After the highs of Phillip Island, where McLaughlin completed a clean sweep of …
Continue reading McLaughlin out to lift Volvo V8 spiritsBrisbane midfielder Dayne Beams will return against Port Adelaide on Sunday, playing his first AFL game since round 18 last year. The Lions made two changes to the side that …
Continue reading Dayne Beams back for Brisbane LionsGeelong hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for West Coast for almost a decade. The Eagles haven’t won an AFL game at Simonds Stadium since 2006, when Brownlow medallist Matt …
Continue reading West Coast searching for away AFL successConcerns for Gold Coast’s backline depth didn’t stop Titans coach Neil Henry giving the green light to Brian Kelly’s Junior Kangaroos call-up. The Gold Coast are reeling from the news …
Continue reading Titans depth tested by Olive injuryCarlton coach Brendon Bolton admits he’s only just starting to understand how immense the AFL club’s rivalry with Collingwood is. Bolton came to know the pressure of expectation during his …
Continue reading Blues coach excited by AFL rivalryTwo former Parramatta directors have backed their successors’ move in taking legal action against the NRL. Gary Morris and Chris Jurd, both long-time administrators with the Eels, left the Parramatta …
Continue reading Eels directors ‘right’ to challenge bansThe 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 out
