Emails from ex-players have already inundated Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham. Not that he has to be reminded of the importance of Saturday night’s home Super Rugby clash with defending …
Continue reading Pilecki’s fury still motivates RedsJames Faulkner couldn’t help but fear his World Cup dream was up in smoke a month ago. Wincing with pain after straining his side while bowling against England on February …
Continue reading Faulkner ready to unleash WC heroicsThe immediate playing future of the Gold Coast Titans embroiled in the NRL cocaine scandal is still up in the air with club CEO Graham Annesley saying they are still …
Continue reading Waiting game for Titans NRL playersPenrith believe they have put in place the final piece of their premiership puzzle after signing NSW back-rower Trent Merrin on a big-money deal for the 2016 NRL season. Merrin …
Continue reading Merrin widens Panthers’ premiership windowThe NRL conceded its integrity unit has to lift its game, after a botched investigation into the Arizona arrest of John Sutton and Luke Burgess was concluded on Monday. Souths …
Continue reading Lessons learned by integrity unit: NRL COOFremantle defender Zac Dawson has set his sights on returning to full fitness within the next month, but his hopes of making the start of the AFL season don’t appear …
Continue reading Injured Dawson re-signs with DockersSeason-ending knee injuries to AFL stars Tom Liberatore and Eric Mackenzie have revived debate about the structure and timing of the pre-season. The two reigning club champions were hurt in …
Continue reading Knee injuries prompt AFL pre-season talkIt’s a new beginning at Brookvale and the written-off Manly pack are expecting their first litmus test against Anthony Watmough and his new Parramatta teammates in their NRL season opener …
Continue reading Written-off Manly aim up against EelsNewcastle coach Rick Stone remains unsettled on his first choice line-up just four days out from the Knights’ NRL season opener. Greeted with a wealth of backline options upon his …
Continue reading Stone remains undecided on KnightsOf course, milestone man Corey Parker is looking forward to his 300th NRL game. But he sounds more excited about Canberra recruit Anthony Milford making his official Broncos debut. Parker …
Continue reading Parker excited by Milford Broncos debutForget Melbourne Storm’s superstar trio Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater, it’s prop Jesse Bromwich who helped lure Tom Learoyd-Lahrs to Melbourne. The former Canberra Raider said he wanted …
Continue reading Bromwich the key says Storm recruitThe Sydney Roosters are embracing the challenge of a treacherous draw to start the NRL season as they look to hit the ground running on Saturday night. With no time …
Continue reading Roosters set for tough NRL season startCronulla are embracing the challenges of football, and only football, in the post-ASADA probe era according to skipper Paul Gallen. Gallen will make his return from a back-dated 12-month drugs …
Continue reading Sharks only worry is football: GallenPort Adelaide’s head coach Ken Hinkley will step aside for two AFL pre-season games, allowing defensive coach Matthew Nicks to take control. Nicks, considered a head coach in waiting, will …
Continue reading Nicks to coach Port in AFL cup gamesBuying a pie and chips at the MCG will soon be a lot cheaper for fans. Under a new deal with its catering contractor Epicure, the Melbourne Cricket Club has …
Continue reading Cheap as chips at footy as MCG cuts pricesMoney isn’t everything for South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds, who admits his partnership with Luke Keary was a key factor in staying at the NRL club instead of securing a …
Continue reading Money not everything for Souths’ ReynoldsWill Hopoate has urged Parramatta teammate Anthony Watmough not to curb his fiery style even as he heads into Friday’s NRL grudge match with former club Manly. Watmough has done …
Continue reading Hoppa tells Watmough not to change a thingThe NSW Waratahs have wasted no time identifying James O’Connor as the Queensland Reds’ dangerman in Saturday night’s Super Rugby derby in Brisbane. O’Connor is just one match into his …
Continue reading Waratahs wary of O’Connor threat
