It was the unstoppable force against the immoveable object. The threepeat Panthers, who had won five of their last six against the Storm, facing a Melbourne side who have never lost in Round 1 in Craig Bellamy’s two decades as head coach. In the end,… Read More »ANALYSIS: Storm warning for competition Bellamy’s streak continues as Panthers’ attacking woes go on
The Waratahs made their return to Allianz Stadium hoping to make it consecutive wins against New Zealand opposition for the first time since 2015. They finished the 80 minutes as they did after their first home game a little more than 12 months ago: frustrated… Read More »‘Gutted’: Edmed misses penalty after siren as Tahs blow chance of going back-to-back against Kiwis for first time since 2015
The Sharks have made the first move towards shifting their reputation as flat track bullies with a 16-12 come-from-behind win over the Warriors in Auckland. In the first and last quarters, it was all hands to the pump for Cronulla, who were forced to defend… Read More »ANALYSIS: RTS shut down as Cronulla hold out for heroic win – is this the end of their flat track bullies tag?
Taniela Tupou became the most expensive player in Australian rugby when he signed a $1.2 million deal to join the Rebels ahead of the 2024 season. On Friday evening, the giant tight-head prop took the first step in repaying their faith as he helped drive… Read More »‘I’m proud’: $1.2m man Tupou stars to help Rebels claim second win overseas since 2019, Uelese’s best match
It took me some time to come around to xikers’ sound, but their second mini album — and particularly the raucous energy of title track Do Or Die — made me a convert. As with any group debuting in the shadow of an ultra-famous agency… Read More »Song Review: Xikers – We Don’t Stop