David Fifita turned jeers into cheers in his first match for the Titans since signing with the Roosters in the best way possible. The hulking forward scored a try, set up another and was a constant threat to North Queensland at Cbus Super Stadium on… Read More »Fifta turns fans’ jeers into cheers as banged-up Titans hang on to shoot down bumbling, fumbling Cowboys
Whenever a player lines up for a major milestone match, especially a prop in their 300th appearance, the big question is whether they will get a chance for a celebratory kick at goal. It was obvious within minutes at Allianz Stadium on Sunday that the… Read More »Roosters run riot in JWH’s milestone match as tough question looms for Warriors over Johnson’s future
Australian Andrew Moloney has announced his shock retirement after suffering a controversial loss to Mexico’s Pedro Guevara in their WBC interim junior bantamweight world title bout in Perth. And in another huge controversy on Sunday’s card, England’s Nina Hughes was awarded victory in her women’s… Read More »‘F–k that’: Aussie Moloney retires after controversial loss in title fight, tees off at ‘corruption’
Penrith will put their faith in rookie playmaker Jack Cole to replace Nathan Cleary after the star halfback was ruled out for eight weeks with a hamstring tear. Jarome Luai is likely to shift to halfback with Cole at five-eighth, starting with Sunday’s Magic Round… Read More »Magic Round Teams: Panthers cub to step up, Manly try new option to replace Turbo, Broncos adjust spine, star duo facing ban
Peter Cumins, chairman of a Perth consortium hoping to secure a new NRL franchise, is open to a partnership with North Sydney or Newtown but would prefer a stand-alone side. Cumins was heartened by comments by ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys reported on Sunday that… Read More »Perth don’t want shotgun marriage with Bears or Jets as NRL ramps up rapid expansion plans