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
A five-wicket haul from Josh Hazlewood helped Australia run through New Zealand on the first day in Christchurch, but familiar batting woes have prevented the tourists taking a stranglehold on the match. Hazlewood’s latest dominant display in a career-best summer that has now netted him… Read More »Hazlewood’s high five skittles Black Caps, but misfiring top order again stops Aussies taking full control
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has received a $20,000 fine from the AFL as punishment for a fiery spray during the Kangaroos’ pre-season clash with St Kilda, in which he abused Saints players Jimmy Webster and Dougal Howard. Clarkson is alleged to have called the… Read More »‘Significant reflective moment for me’: AFL hands down ruling on Clarkson over Saints spray
As Rugby Australia considers the future of Australian rugby, it is worth reflecting on three critical challenges facing the game down under. 1. How can we restore fan engagement? To restore fan engagement, Super Rugby must deliver what fans want: to watch close matches where… Read More »Expanding, not shrinking, is how to create a competitive and sustainable Australian rugby competition