As Ryan Smith prepares for his 50th Super Rugby match, the former air conditioning contractor turned Reds stalwart wants to add a “brutal and violent” edge to his game to make the next step in his career. Where his razzle-dazzle teammates Harry Wilson and Fraser McReight often get the headlines off the back of their […]
Life’s easy when you’re on top of the pile. Just ask Wayne Bennett. The great man will love that he is still wanted by one of the biggest names in the game at South Sydney, but what will give him even more pleasure is sitting on top of the NRL ladder, as his Dolphins side […]
Much has been made of the spending spree undertaken at the Bulldogs under the watchful eye of Phil Gould. Whilst plenty of reputed names have been brought into the squad, the club looks to have also picked up a player that some would suggest is the most over-rated in the game. Viliame Kikau made his […]
The decision of Adelaide United’s Nestory Irankunda to opt against late Olyroos selection has caused consternation among rival A-League Men clubs. A-League Men clubs are privately lobbying Football Australia to stand Irankunda down for the duration of the Olyroos’ U23 Asian Cup campaign after the Adelaide teenager opted against accepting an 11th-hour approach for the […]
19 months ago, a banged-up Brisbane came to the MCG as heavy underdogs, faced a formidable Melbourne outfit that stood among the premiership favourites, and emerged with their greatest triumph under Chris Fagan. This latest victory over the Demons on their own turf, from equally unlikely odds, might not be quite the equal of a […]
