Shane Flanagan’s rebuilding job at the Dragons has suffered a major setback, with the NRL likely to deregister the contract of star five eighth Talatau Amone following his conviction for attacking a tradie with a hammer. The Dragons player was served with a notice by the NRL on Tuesday afternoon, beginning the process by which […]
‘It was perfect’: Could Monday night football be the accidental saviour the A-League desperately needs?
With media interest dwindling and TV viewership down, Monday night football could give the A-League Men a facelift in the summer as it desperately tries to win back lapsed fans. A crowd of 4,893 were present for Macarthur’s 3-0 home loss to Wellington Phoenix at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Monday and while that might not […]
‘Everyone’s best interests’: Mitch Johnson loses CA gig after personal attack on Warner
Mitchell Johnson was dumped from two public speaking jobs by Cricket Australia after his inflammatory column criticising David Warner and chief selector George Bailey. News Corp reports that Johnson was pulled due to the personal nature of the column before last week’s win over Pakistan, where Warner smashed 164 in the first innings. “Mitchell is […]
Fonua-Blake finds new home as Sydney club gets million-dollar Christmas present
Addin Fonua-Blake has finally ended one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the off-season, with the Tongan international prop set to join the Cronulla Sharks for 2025. He has agreed to a four-year deal estimated to be worth just shy of $1m per season and Cronulla have got their man without having to give up […]
Four into 10 won’t go: Kiss working hard to solve flyhalf puzzle
Les Kiss wants his team to be clinical and courageous and, with that in mind, is tossing up his options at No.10 for the Queensland Reds. The new coach has at least four capable five-eighths in his Super Rugby Pacific squad. Australia veteran James O’Connor is 33 and recovering from a knee injury suffered while […]