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Rebels’ Super future hanging on creditors’ Friday vote as Rugby Australia set to vote against plan

As the Melbourne Rebels prepare to take to the field for Friday night’s important home clash against the second-placed Blues, the Super Rugby’s franchise could be decided just hours before with creditors to vote on whether to liquidate the debt-ridden club. More than two months… Read More »Rebels’ Super future hanging on creditors’ Friday vote as Rugby Australia set to vote against plan

NRL News: Robinson says Roosters cashed up to replace Keary, why Panthers kept Cleary in cotton wool

Trent Robinson has revealed the Sydney Roosters are in the market for an experienced playmaker to replace Luke Keary, but concedes it is unlikely one will materialise. Keary’s shock retirement announcement has thrown a spanner in the Roosters’ plans for next season, with close to… Read More »NRL News: Robinson says Roosters cashed up to replace Keary, why Panthers kept Cleary in cotton wool

The players who must be picked, and those who should get avoided, if Maguire picks NSW Origin team on ‘character’

Blues Origin coach Michael Maguire has stated categorically that his intention is to select a NSW team based on character. In the world of rugby league, where integrity appears to consistently play something of a secondary role, Maguire may have a difficult task in sticking… Read More »The players who must be picked, and those who should get avoided, if Maguire picks NSW Origin team on ‘character’

The key reason why the Dees are a fake contender – and how they can become a genuine one

Melbourne’s complete reliance on Clayton Oliver has them positioned as a fake contender and Oliver finding form will completely transform this accidental top-four team. Over the next two weeks, Melbourne plays a couple of genuine flag threats – the undefeated Geelong and a Carlton team… Read More »The key reason why the Dees are a fake contender – and how they can become a genuine one