The news that Emmanuel Meafou has become a superstar of the Top 14 Rugby competition and is on a trajectory to Test stardom for the Les Bleus is another great example of how ‘talent’ is nuanced, non-linear, and often over-simplified. I had the pleasure of… Read More »Talent is not linear: Emmanuel Meafou’s rise from Brisbane club rugby to Top 14 superstar
Matt Moylan has been released by the Cronulla Sharks from the final year of his contract after signing a two-year deal with Super League club Leigh Leopards. The 32-year-old playmaker, who played 102 NRL games for the Sharks after 89 with Penrith, lost his No.6… Read More »Moylan moved on: Sharks free up salary space after veteran makes Super League switch
West Coast have swatted away rival AFL clubs’ offers for the No.1 draft pick, standing firm to take prodigious talent Harley Reid with the top selection. Coming off five wins across the past two seasons, the Eagles had toyed with the idea of trading the… Read More »Reid officially an Eagle with pick 1, given famous West Coast number
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed rising star back-rower Siua Wong until the end of 2026 as their roster retention drive gathers pace. The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the most talented young forwards in the game and there were fears he may be forced… Read More »What salary cap squeeze? Roosters lock in young gun on huge upgrade despite stack of stars signing deals
Australia’s World Cup hero Travis Head has been snubbed from the ICC’s team of the tournament as vanquished hosts India had six of the 11 players selected. Head missed out on a spot in the ICC XI despite writing himself into folklore by smashing a… Read More »Aussie star snubbed as Indians dominate BCCI, oops, ICC World Cup team of the tournament