James Tedesco will be free for the next game of the Sydney Roosters’ inconsistent NRL campaign after escaping suspension for tripping Ryan Papenhuyzen. The Roosters captain went on report for the uncharacteristic shot on his rival fullback in the 70th minute of Melbourne’s 18-12 win… Read More »NRL Round 7 judiciary: Roosters star duo charged
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has defended the AFL Tribunal’s controversial decision to overturn star forward Charlie Cameron’s one-match suspension for a dangerous tackle, as well as the Lions’ much-publicised ‘good bloke’ defence. Cameron successfully had the ban downgraded to a fine, with the Tribunal citing… Read More »‘Don’t interview me’: Chris Fagan in tense exchange with journo after defending Cameron’s contentious Tribunal escape
Like most clubs, the Brisbane Broncos have had their fair share of big boppers over the years, many of them legends of the game. From the early years, there was Greg Dowling who ran out in their inaugural team back in 1988, Sam Backo who… Read More »This current Broncos forward pack is a long way from being the best they’ve ever had – is it the biggest?
Following on from Ben Pobjie’s great article about positivity, I thought I would put my thoughts down on how Rugby should be promoted as being different to League. This is not another article about what a competition shake-up or whether we should play nicely with… Read More »Let’s celebrate rugby for its differences: Why imitating league is not the answer
This season the top five leagues rankings of European football have been flipped on its head, as new competition heavyweights emerge. Just look at Spain and Germany. The way Girona has stolen the spotlight in La Liga, currently holding third place in the league, looking… Read More »Stade Brestois 29: Why they are the story of the top five leagues this season