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Five things: The Reds have flipped the script – and it promises to be rewarded at the Wallabies selection table

Under Les Kiss, the Queensland Reds have flipped the script. They’ve gone from a side that won two of their previous 15 trans-Tasman fixtures across the previous three seasons to winning three of five matches in 2024. Additionally, their points differential record has gone from… Read More »Five things: The Reds have flipped the script – and it promises to be rewarded at the Wallabies selection table

NRL News: Cashed-up Roosters enter race for Fifita, Cleary wants compo for raid on Panther cubs

The Sydney Roosters are trying to swamp Penrith’s attempt to sign David Fifita by offering the Gold Coast star a four-season deal reportedly worth over $3 million. To remain at the Titans in 2025, barnstorming second-rower Fifita must trigger a player option in his contract… Read More »NRL News: Cashed-up Roosters enter race for Fifita, Cleary wants compo for raid on Panther cubs

COMMENT: It’s a disgrace rugby is heading to Qatar – but that’s not because of sportswashing

Column: So, elite test rugby might be going to Qatar. Interesting. I can’t say I’m too enthused. Nothing to do with sportswashing, but we’ll get to that. When I think of sport in Qatar, I think of English footballer Jordan Henderson. The then-Liverpool captain was… Read More »COMMENT: It’s a disgrace rugby is heading to Qatar – but that’s not because of sportswashing