The father of NRL star Payne Haas has been arrested in the Philippines and faces extradition to Indonesia, where he is accused of drug trafficking. Gregor Johann Haas, 46, was arrested in Cebu City on Wednesday, according to local media reports, and he could face the death penalty if found guilty. Head of the Public […]
‘Always fighting, always Rebels’: Chiefs hold on after late penalty in emotional-filled Melbourne send-off
As they made their way onto AAMI Park for the last time this season, perhaps ever, Kevin Foote’s side ran through a banner: “Always fighting, always Rebels,” it read. How very apt given their display in the rain on Friday night, as they fell just short against one of the competition front-runners, the Chiefs, 26-23. […]
Broncos take advantage of home comforts while Sea Eagles stuck in purgatory after ‘hosts’ lose thriller in Brisbane
It’s no surprise Manly are opting out of hosting a Magic Round game each year against Brisbane. Although it helps the club’s finances, it causes an annual dent to their finals prospects. And so it was at Suncorp Stadium on the opening night of Magic Round with the Broncos scrambling to a victory over the […]
Raiders reduced to 11 but rally to run down Dogs to celebrate Ricky’s contract extension in style
Canberra raised a few eyebrows when they re-signed Ricky Stuart earlier this week to a long-term contract extension but perhaps they know what they’re doing. Stuart’s Green Machine continues to prove their critics wrong and cemented their spot in the top eight with a 24-20 comeback win over Canterbury to open Magic Round at Suncorp […]
Wallaroos suffer shock loss to USA in massive blow to World Cup plans as set-piece put on roller-skates
The Wallaroos’ hope of making this year’s WXV1 are in disarray after Jo Yapp’s side suffered a shock 32-25 loss to the United States of America at Melbourne AAMI Park on Friday night. Despite taking a 20-10 lead into half-time, the Wallaroos were once again smashed up front in the set-piece battle with the USA […]