All is forgiven for Ben Hannant, it seems. Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin recalled the ex-Test prop for Friday night’s crunch NRL clash with the Gold Coast after co-captain Corey Parker …
Continue reading Hannant in, Kennedy out for BrisbaneNSW star Greg Bird’s State of Origin campaign goes on the line at the NRL Judiciary on Wednesday night, as NRL players express widespread confusion at the consistency of the …
Continue reading Bird charge questions NRL consistencyCarlton midfielder Mitch Robinson can accept a one-match AFL ban for punching St Kilda’s Jack Newnes in the head. Robinson’s jersey was pulled over his head while grappling with Newnes …
Continue reading Robinson cited, Murphy cleared by AFL MRPThe Melbourne Rebels pack are looking to take advantage of a James Slipper-less Reds and crack their first Super Rugby win in Brisbane on Saturday night. The Rebels had a …
Continue reading Rebels hope to crack first win over RedsSkipper Dave Dennis has warned his NSW Waratahs there can be no room for complacency as they walk the finals tightrope in Sunday’s Super Rugby hosting of the lowly Lions. …
Continue reading Waratahs wary of lowly LionsQueensland Reds halfback Will Genia would welcome the recruitment of James O’Connor but only if the exiled back is wholly committed to the Super Rugby franchise. The Queensland Rugby Union …
Continue reading O’Connor must be committed to Reds: GeniaSuccess may be years away and more losses could leave youngsters with mental scars but Brisbane deputy Tom Rockliff has backed coach Justin Leppitsch’s plans for the dead-last Lions. Rockliff …
Continue reading Kids may get mental scars: Lions deputyGWS Giants midfielder Toby Greene has been charged with several assault-based offences following a nightclub incident in Melbourne on Monday night. Victoria Police laid charges of assault by kicking, assault …
Continue reading GWS player Greene on assault chargesFirst Ben Barba took his fullback spot, now Josh Hoffman is facing a looming battle with Anthony Milford for Brisbane’s five-eighth role. Broncos co-captain Justin Hodges says Milford’s decision to …
Continue reading Milford to pressure Hoffman at BroncosGWS Giants midfielder Toby Greene has reportedly been charged with several assault-based offences following a nightclub incident in Melbourne on Monday night. While Victoria Police would not confirm the identity …
Continue reading GWS AFL player on assault charges; reportThe cake and candles were there but Melbourne Storm’s Craig Bellamy wasn’t in the mood to celebrate his 300th NRL game as coach. Storm captain Cameron Smith interrupted a press …
Continue reading Unhappy Bellamy seeks answers from NRLSouth Sydney playmaker Adam Reynolds admits he doubted himself last year, but now feels ready to call the shots for the NSW State of Origin team. While Blues incumbent Mitchell …
Continue reading Adam Reynolds ready for Blues call-upMelbourne coach Paul Roos believes better communication would help eliminate much of AFL coaches’ umpire-related angst. Roos found one decision in his side’s loss to Western Bulldogs particularly baffling, when …
Continue reading Roos wants AFL umps boss to communicateAndrew McFadden’s old-school style has brought the Warriors some rewards. Now it’s brought him a long-term contract. Brought in as acting head coach following Matthew Elliott’s resignation early last month, …
Continue reading Old-school attitude rewarding for McFaddenWhile enjoying the view from the top of the AFL ladder, Port Adelaide stalwart Dom Cassisi can’t forget the dark days. Cassisi was Port’s captain in four of five consecutive …
Continue reading I can’t forget dark days: Port stalwartProp Ryan James and hooker Matt Srama have paid the price for Gold Coast’s 40-18 NRL humbling by South Sydney after being left out of the Titans team to play …
Continue reading Titans make three changes for BroncosAfter weeks of counting bodies in the treatment room, Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley faces an embarrassment of riches for Thursday night’s match against Adelaide. Nick Maxwell, Alan Toovey, Alex Fasolo …
Continue reading Magpies welcome back defendersGold Coast officials genuinely believe they can earn a downgrade on Greg Bird’s dangerous throw charge at the NRL judiciary. Coach John Cartwright denied the decision to risk a six-match …
Continue reading Case, not Origin, behind Bird challenge
