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Topine vs Bulldogs an important case for NRL and players – wrestling punishment shouldn’t be tolerated in a ‘workplace’

The Jackson Topine lawsuit raises issues of significant importance for player welfare and the duty of care owed to players by NRL clubs. In short, Topine alleges that he was subjected to humiliating “corporal punishment” for being late to training with the Bulldogs, and as… Read More »Topine vs Bulldogs an important case for NRL and players – wrestling punishment shouldn’t be tolerated in a ‘workplace’

NRL News: Kick-offs ‘getting closer to a change soon’ amid concussion issues, Flanno fires up at Sharks

Both Trent Robinson and Shane Flanagan have weighed into the debate on concussions and kick-offs after Mosese Suli’s horror knockout in the first play of the Anzac Day match between St George Illawarra and the Sydney Roosters on Thursday. Suli was sparked by a head-on-head… Read More »NRL News: Kick-offs ‘getting closer to a change soon’ amid concussion issues, Flanno fires up at Sharks

Five surprises, five disappointments and five things to figure out as Super Rugby 2024 reaches the end game

After this weekend there will be five more rounds of Super Rugby Pacific and then the finals. So, let’s reflect on the five biggest disappointments, surprises and unknowns this season. Surprises 1. Advance Australia, Fair or Not Much of the time, Aussies consume Super Rugby… Read More »Five surprises, five disappointments and five things to figure out as Super Rugby 2024 reaches the end game