Perth is being tipped as “the big winner” ahead of an announcement of the venues for India’s blockbuster tour down under later this year. Western Australia will host the opening match of the five Test series despite criticism over poor crowds to kick off the summer Test this this year. The Sydney Morning Herald reports […]
Exclusive: Wallaby refused to play for Rebels against Reds over outstanding debt
As Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels sit down to discuss the debt-riddled Super Rugby franchise’s future, it can be revealed star recruit Filipo Daugunu missed last week’s loss to the Reds because of an outstanding debt owed to the outside back. Officially, Daugunu, 29, missed the Rebels’ 53-26 loss to the Reds for “personal […]
‘You don’t talk about it’: Why the Coach Whisperer is backing Broncos silence chat ahead of GF rematch
The highly successful sporting mentor known as the “Coach Whisperer” has backed Brisbane coach Kevin Walters and his bar on players speaking about last year’s grand final ahead of the away NRL clash with Penrith on Thursday night. Bradley Charles Stubbs has worked with elite coaches in multiple codes including Walters, Trent Robinson, Michael Maguire, […]
Strong custodians or factional hacks pushing state agendas? The numbers that will decide future of Australian rugby
It was a Queensland-led coup which resulted in Hamish McLennan being sacked as Rugby Australia chairman on the day of the long knives on November 19. The Sydney businessman was made to pay the price for the Wallabies’ World Cup implosion and the Eddie Jones coaching circus. He was replaced as RA chairman by a […]
NRL News: Annesley admits Dogs dudded with no-try call as ref bumps ignite debate, Latrell responds to swearing saga
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has admitted Canterbury were dudded by a Bunker blunder early in their loss to Cronulla on Friday when Viliame Kikau was denied a fair try. Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo said after the game that he would confront the NRL’s referees department after he took aim at a number of […]