Wests Tigers coach Michael Potter says he tried to talk Benji Marshall out of quitting the NRL, quashing reports that a feud between the pair fuelled the star playmaker’s request …
Continue reading Potter denies feud prompted Marshall exitGold Coast players have endured a mid-season flogging from coach John Cartwright in a bid to spark their NRL campaign back into life. The Titans went into last weekend’s bye …
Continue reading Cartwright gets tough on TitansBrumbies coach Jake White says it’s only a perception the Cheetahs play running rugby, labelling them as one of Super Rugby’s most conservative sides. The Cheetahs will be rewarded for …
Continue reading White labels the Cheetahs “conservative”New Zealand Test prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves says Benji Marshall’s decision to quit rugby league will be a huge blow to the Kiwis’ hopes of retaining the World Cup in the …
Continue reading Waerea-Hargreaves sad to see Marshall moveThe man who interrupted the State of Origin decider was already wearing a lifetime ban from all rugby league games when he streaked naked onto the field. Wati Holmwood, 33, …
Continue reading Origin streaker runs into legal troubleFormer NSW State of Origin coach Graham Murray’s second health scare in months has shocked the 58-year-old’s friends. Murray is in the intensive care unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital …
Continue reading Ex-Origin coach Murray’s new health scareThe NSW Waratahs admit negotiating with sought-after dual international Israel Folau is risky business at State of Origin crunch time. The Waratahs remain quietly confident of retaining Folau for the …
Continue reading Tense time for Tahs as they chase FolauQueensland superstar Greg Inglis is hoping to miss just a fortnight of action, but is confident South Sydney can maintain their spot atop the NRL ladder should his absence be …
Continue reading Inglis hoping to miss just two NRL gamesRichmond coach Damien Hardwick says their setback against North Melbourne has taught the Tigers vital lessons ahead of the massive AFL clash with Fremantle. The Tigers are sixth, one and …
Continue reading Tigers learn AFL lessons, says coachJames McManus is hoping his try-scoring performance for NSW in Wednesday’s 12-10 State of Origin defeat by Queensland will be enough to keep him in the side for next year’s …
Continue reading McManus hoping to stay a BlueQueenslanders will get to celebrate winning a stunning eighth consecutive State of Origin series with a ticker tape parade in Brisbane. Premier Campbell Newman congratulated the “all-conquering” team on its …
Continue reading Queenslanders to paint town MaroonIncoming Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie doubts whether Benji Marshall could adapt quickly enough to make a big impact as a rugby union playmaker. In a sign the Australian Rugby Union …
Continue reading McKenzie wary about hollering for MarshallAdelaide coach Brenton Sanderson says he won’t gift AFL games to players despite his club’s dwindling finals prospects. Sanderson says he’ll continue to pick a team each week that he …
Continue reading Crows won’t gift AFL games: SandersonRio Ferdinand believes Manchester United are facing their toughest ever start to a Premier League season, with the fixtures computer pitting them against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City among their …
Continue reading Man Utd face toughest ever season startNSW’s original halfback Tommy Raudonikis has urged Blues coach Laurie Daley to call time on Mitchell Pearce’s State of Origin career after Wednesday’s 12-10 defeat by Queensland. Despite being in …
Continue reading Origin time up for Pearce: RaudonikisCarlton coach Mick Malthouse is hopeful skipper Marc Murphy will be fit to play North Melbourne in their crucial AFL match at Etihad Stadium on Friday night. Murphy trained only …
Continue reading Carlton’s Malthouse hopeful on Marc MurphyPort Adelaide’s AFL list is where Scott Watters wants St Kilda to be as quickly as possible. While the Power’s resurgence has been one of the surprises of this season, …
Continue reading Saints look at Port’s AFL list with envyQueensland’s premier has ruled out a public holiday to celebrate the state’s eighth straight Origin series win, but says he’s open to suggestions on how to mark the feat. A …
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