Just when it looked like David Warner would hit a match-winning century in his final match for Australia on home soil, his dream farewell unravelled in the space of a few frenetic overs. Warner had shown remarkable courage to bat on after being hit in… Read More »Warner gets up off canvas but denied fairytale farewell as Dre Russ power lifts Windies to upset win over Aussies
Wayne Bennett has put the Dolphins on notice about standards with a trademark spray at training before naming a star-studded line-up for Sunday’s trial with Gold Coast. The Dolphins players were silent when coach Bennett let them know in no uncertain terms that he was… Read More »Wayne’s withering spray puts Dolphins on notice: ‘He demands respect … when he talks, everyone listens’
Luciano Leilua’s days with the North Queensland Cowboys appear numbered after the back-rower’s management requested permission to speak with rival NRL clubs. St George Illawarra, where Leilua played 43 games across four seasons, are believed to be one of those interested in the services of… Read More »Cowboys star wants immediate exit as Sharks veteran close to taking up homecoming offer
Pat Carrigan and Adam Reynolds have been named to start for the Broncos while Ryan Papenhuyzen will make his return from injury in the number 1 jumper for the Melbourne Storm to start the 2024 Preseason Challenge. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Chanel Harris-Tavita will also make… Read More »Pre-season Challenge Round 1 Team Lists: Paps and RTS back, brawling Broncos in, Dragons shake up side with Lomax shift
A stoked Jock Campbell has lauded Super Rugby Pacific’s overhaul of the offside rule that will discourage teams from engaging in a tedious game of “kick tennis”. Officials on Tuesday revealed a law variation that they think will close a “loophole” and encourage counterattacking rugby… Read More »‘Who wants to see more kicking?’: Wallaby ‘stoked’ with law change that will help him run riot