When Queensland forward Tazmin Rapana “flipped the bird” at the NSW crowd after scoring a try in last year’s State of Origin series, it was also a one-fingered salute to Maroons legend Chris Close. Close, known universally as “Choppy”, played in the inaugural men’s Origin game in 1980 and was man of the match in […]
Former New Zealand skipper Kieran Read has backed Scott Barrett ahead of Ardie Savea to succeed Sam Cane as captain under Scott Robertson. Cane has opted out of the job, although he will remain in contention to be picked for this season before a permanent move to Japan. Read said Crusaders great Barrett has an […]
Waratah Caitlyn Halse will become the youngest ever Wallaroos player when she runs out in the No.15 jersey against the United States on Friday. The 17-year-old Halse is one of several changes in the Wallaroos starting side after the defeat to Canada in the opening match of the Pacific Four series. Halse overtakes the previous […]
Gold Coast forward David Fifita has backflipped on his decision to join the Roosters on a four-year deal to remain at the Titans in a stunning development in the race for the services of the Maroons star. The Titans released a statement early on Wednesday to say they had approved his request to activate his […]
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is set to get a lengthy contract extension despite 11 years at the club without a premiership. The Raiders will reportedly announce a deal has been struck with Stuart to tie him down in the national capital until the end of 2029, according to NewsCorp. Stuart returned to the club where […]
