South Sydney star John Sutton is set to be sidelined for up to six NRL games after suffering a fractured jaw in the Rabbitohs’ win over Sydney Roosters on Sunday. …
Continue reading Sutton out for six NRL gamesThe NRL has issued Sydney Roosters prop Martin Kennedy with an infraction notice as part of ASADA’s probe into rugby league. The game’s governing body released a statement late on …
Continue reading NRL’s Kennedy hit with infraction noticeThey say talk is cheap, and don’t the Western Force know it. The Force started their Super Rugby season in a blaze of glory with victory over the Waratahs in …
Continue reading Force keen to shed slow tag in rugbySome questioned how Parramatta would replace Jarryd Hayne. Captain Tim Mannah says it’s simply about showing some heart. After shocking Manly, the Eels showed great spirit in their injury-affected 32-12 …
Continue reading Eels dig deep to replace Jarryd HayneWestern Australia are adamant they can defy a horror injury toll to claim the 20 wickets needed to win the Sheffield Shield in the final against Victoria. The Warriors will …
Continue reading Injury woes don’t faze WA for shield finalThe NRL is expected to issue an infraction notice to Sydney Roosters prop Martin Kennedy late on Wednesday afternoon. The notice relates to ASADA’s investigation into rugby league and would …
Continue reading NRL’s Kennedy to get infraction noticeMelbourne coach Craig Bellamy was expecting to face a Cronulla team that was 2-0 after two NRL rounds, not 0-2. The Storm host the Sharks in round three at AAMI …
Continue reading Bellamy expects more from talented SharksFor three long minutes at 9pm on a busy Saturday night, Ben Alexander’s popular pub in Canberra didn’t make a sale. The Brumbies Super Rugby prop has promised a free …
Continue reading Alexander’s tries prove costly at his pubLong-serving prop Sam Rapira is confident he will leave the NRL at the end of the season with the Warriors’ front-row stocks in a healthy state. Rapira, 27, will head …
Continue reading Rapira says leaving Warriors a tough callHe’s the `son of God’ but the second coming of Gary Ablett is taking longer than expected for Gold Coast. The two-time Brownlow Medallist will go into this year’s AFL …
Continue reading Suns still waiting for Ablett returnNorth Queensland star Johnathan Thurston says it’s “open slather” on the NRL’s playmakers after the league failed to punish Newcastle enforcers Jeremy Smith and Beau Scott. Thurston was left with …
Continue reading Thurston calls open season on NRL halvesEssendon are holding separate team meetings because of concerns their top-up players could eventually inform rival AFL clubs about sensitive game plan information. The revelation came as Mark Baguley became …
Continue reading Dons holding separate AFL player meetingsWests Tigers star James Tedesco has his sights set on a NSW State of Origin berth, even if his coach Jason Taylor believes he isn’t ready for the interstate cauldron …
Continue reading Origin my goal says TedescoInjuries are plaguing the Highlanders as they prepare for their Super Rugby showdown against the unbeaten Hurricanes. They will be without their three most highly-rated props and their only two …
Continue reading Injuries plague Highlanders buildupThe NRL has conceded Johnathan Thurston was put at an “unacceptable risk of injury” in an ugly tackle by Beau Scott, despite the Newcastle back-rower avoiding suspension for the contentious …
Continue reading Scott tackle unacceptable says NRLAiden Tolman is hoping Canterbury’s recent success will convince Trent Hodkinson to stay at the Bulldogs and resist overtures to lure him back to Manly. Hodkinson’s future will be an …
Continue reading Dogs hopeful of retaining HodkinsonAll-Australian Ben Reid will abandon his swingman role and play exclusively in defence when he returns to Collingwood’s AFL team. While the Magpies are encouraged by Reid’s fitness, coach Nathan …
Continue reading Magpies to play Reid as AFL defenderThe NSW Waratahs have vowed to fix a leaky defence which faces a mighty test from Super Rugby’s table-topping Brumbies on Sunday. The Waratahs’ drought-breaking championship last year was built …
Continue reading Waratahs vow to fix defence

