‘His decision making is exceptional’: Lynagh masterclass, Ryan hat-trick as future Wallabies help Reds stomp Force

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Queensland Reds won personal battles all over Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, from the power of Seru Uru, electricity of hat-trick hero Tim ‘Junkyard Dog’ Ryan and the artistry of Tom Lynagh, to the excellent game management of Tate McDermott. The Reds’ comprehensive 59-13 win avenged 41-30 loss to the Force in Perth earlier in this […]

Souths ensure Barrett era begins with defeat amid hip drop chaos as Bunker bins Latrell but lets Offa off the hook

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The NRL’s hip drop drama has gone into overdrive with Latrell Mitchell binned in Souths’ 42-26 win over Parramatta – while Joe Ofahengaue was not for what looked like a very similar tackle. It comes a night after Valentine Holmes was sat down for ten minutes in the Cowboys’ victory over the Wests Tigers for […]

Another huge blow for Blues as Hynes forced out with calf issue as Madge watches on

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Nicho Hynes has become the latest NSW Blues player to fall foul of an injury after failing to emerge for the second half of Cronulla’s clash with Penrith with a calf issue. The halfback, who almost certainly would have been selected by Michael Maguire, left late in the first half for a HIA after collecting […]

Tedesco saves best for Origin eve as Roosters run riot in Canberra – and Leniu and Suallii put their hands up too

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James Tedesco has provided Michael Maguire with a handy reminder of his Origin credentials with a superb showing as the Roosters blew out the Raiders 44-16 in Canberra. The fullback grabbed a trademark try on the left edge, bouncing off several defenders to score just after the resumption to put the game beyond doubt as […]

Moana Pasifika keep unlikely finals berth alive with bonus-point win over ugly Waratahs

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Moana Pasifika have kept their slim finals hopes alive in a 27-12 victory over the New South Wales Waratahs, in a dogged, tense encounter at Mt. Smart Stadium. Despite a few tries in the closing stages of the match, the Waratahs were their own worst enemy for the majority of the night, with dropped ball […]