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Sydney Roosters’ rookie halves combination Jackson Hastings and Jayden Nikorima are the NRL’s odd couple, according to coach Trent Robinson. But the premiership-winning mentor can’t hide his excitement about their …
Continue reading Robinson hails Roosters odd coupleSam Burgess returns to the NRL with no regrets from his ill-fated stint in rugby union, nor does he harbour any ill-feelings towards South Sydney teammate Luke Keary. Burgess found …
Continue reading Sam Burgess declares Rabbitohs unitedThey’re two of the fastest men in rugby league, they threaten to change the face of their new clubs, shape as a possible NSW Origin centres pairing and they will …
Continue reading Roberts-Jennings face off in speed duelThe AFL is set to classify Cale Hooker as an unrestricted free agent, making it harder for Essendon to retain him. It was assumed Hooker would be a restricted free …
Continue reading Hooker could have unrestricted AFL statusBanned former Essendon player Brent Prismall is standing down from his job at the Western Bulldogs in a public relations disaster for the AFL. The league confirmed late on Wednesday …
Continue reading Prismall to stand down from ‘Dogs AFL roleNSW coach Laurie Daley has commended Queensland counterpart Kevin Walters for axing eight misbehaving players from this year’s State of Origin series – but stopped short of saying he’ll follow …
Continue reading Daley won’t follow Qld tough Origin stanceThe AFL has let off Collingwood’s Alex Fasolo with a formal warning despite the forward being filmed by TV cameras, urinating into a cup during Friday night’s pre-season game. The …
Continue reading AFL warns Fasolo, but no penaltyThe AFL has announced Brent Prismall will stand down from working at the Western Bulldogs because of his doping ban. It had emerged on Wednesday that Prismall was still working …
Continue reading AFL says Prismall will stand downBrisbane midfielder Allen Christensen should be ready for the start of the AFL season, despite needing finger surgery. Christensen had a cyst removed from his finger last week and he …
Continue reading Christensen to miss AFL pre-season gamesDoubts over Nick Kyrgios’ fitness remain despite finally hitting the court at Kooyong on a day of intrigue, giving rise to a possible shock Davis Cup comeback by Australian great …
Continue reading Doubts still on Kyrgios Davis Cup fitnessWest Coast coach Adam Simpson says he’s not fretting about the fitness of Luke Shuey or Sharrod Wellingham heading into the start of the AFL season. Shuey and Wellingham will …
Continue reading Eagles not sweating over Shuey fitnessTwelve months after being banished to the interchange, Brisbane’s Sam Thaiday has earned comparisons with Darren Lockyer from Wayne Bennett for a selfless decision to return to the bench. Bennett …
Continue reading Bennett praises “selfless” ThaidayThe hype over NRL premiership favourites Brisbane is showing no sign of slowing down – much to coach Wayne Bennett’s annoyance. The media-shy Bennett was at his prickly best on …
Continue reading Bennett doesn’t believe Broncos’ NRL hypeThe Western Bulldogs remain adamant that they have AFL permission for Brent Prismall to work at the club, despite his anti-doping ban. Prismall is one of the 34 current and …
Continue reading We have AFL permission on Prismall: DogsNick Kyrgios finally arrived at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club on Wednesday afternoon and had his first hit on the grasscourts, bidding to prove his fitness ahead of Australia’s Davis Cup …
Continue reading Kyrgios hits the court at KooyongThe Brumbies have owned up to their breakdown transgressions and vow to make amends in Friday’s Super Rugby blockbuster against the NSW Waratahs. With the battle of the breakdown, featuring …
Continue reading Brumbies admit breakdown faultsParramatta have received a significant boost ahead of the new NRL season, with rugby league’s governing body announcing the Eels have avoided a four-points penalty for their salary cap dramas. …
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