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Manu’s Japan rugby moonlighting plan a modern version of UK deals for league stars – and potential Roosters salary saver

The NRL is highly unlikely to allow Joey Manu to flit between a Roosters deal and a Japanese rugby contract if he tries to do double duty in the future.  But it’s going to happen eventually. And if any club could make it work, it… Read More »Manu’s Japan rugby moonlighting plan a modern version of UK deals for league stars – and potential Roosters salary saver

The Liebke Report Card: ‘Shafique’s willingness to drop Warner means he can never be an Australian selector’

It is a known statistical fact that almost seventy per cent of viewers of the first day of the Boxing Day Test are fans of varying degrees of cricketing knowledge and interest. Relaxing on a recliner, leaning back in a blissful state of semi-somnolence, a… Read More »The Liebke Report Card: ‘Shafique’s willingness to drop Warner means he can never be an Australian selector’

‘Cool’: Captain Cummins dishes out perfect, one-word response to Pakistani’s shock ‘better team’ claim

Between a 10-wicket haul, the Johnny Mullagh Medal for player of the match and leading Australia to a thrilling 79-run win over a resilient Pakistan, Pat Cummins’ Boxing Day Test was among the premier performances of his already glittering career. And he was in equally… Read More »‘Cool’: Captain Cummins dishes out perfect, one-word response to Pakistani’s shock ‘better team’ claim