Rugby league needs a rethink on the time-honoured notion of players “soldiering on in the field of battle” while injured. It’s a philosophy which has permeated the sport’s folklore since it began. Rugby league is a tough sport and that will forever be the case but win at all cost attitudes of players and coaches […]
Queensland fullback Tamika Upton swept all before her in 2023, a year in which she announced herself as the best player in the women’ game. But the Newcastle star insists she is just warming up. Ahead of game one of the women’s State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night, the 27-year-old told […]
Australian Rugby is caught in a difficult situation regarding player retention, club finances and player development. Clubs like the Waratahs, Brumbies and of course, the Rebels are all struggling to pay their bills. This, alongside the loss of fringe players, and Wallabies, leads to reduced talent pools and excessive spending on individuals. We have struggled […]
The Queensland Reds are charging towards the Super Rugby season, but their hopes of claiming their second title – and first since 2014 – have suffered a huge blow after losing Harry Wilson for the rest of the season. The 24-year-old was forced in the 48th minute of the Reds’ 26-22 win over the Rebels […]
Sam Cane has stood down as All Blacks captain and might have played his final Test after signing a new three-year deal with Suntory. The 32-year-old, who joined Suntory following the All Blacks’ 12-11 World Cup final loss to the Springboks after being granted a sabbatical by New Zealand Rugby, will be eligible to feature […]
