‘Presence and aura’: Bennett backed to make history after agreeing $3m multi-year deal to return to Souths

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Wayne Bennett has agreed to terms on a $3 million, three-year deal to return to South Sydney, according to a report. The Sydney Morning Herald reports the agreement was made after the Dolphins coach met with Rabbitohs officials on Monday. South Sydney officials have reportedly lined up a meeting with Bennett at Magic Round this […]

Maclaren misses out on All Stars squad, Nestory named for farewell game

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Jamie Maclaren may have played his last game in Australia after the outgoing Melbourne City captain was not included in the A-League Men All Stars squad. Maclaren, the A-League’s all-time leading scorer (154 goals) has signalled his intent to move overseas and played his final game for City during their elimination final loss to Melbourne […]

Origin legend’s one-fingered salute that taught Maroons star ‘how to be true Queenslander’

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When Queensland forward Tazmin Rapana “flipped the bird” at the NSW crowd after scoring a try in last year’s State of Origin series, it was also a one-fingered salute to Maroons legend Chris Close. Close, known universally as “Choppy”, played in the inaugural men’s Origin game in 1980 and was man of the match in […]

‘Bit shy’: Ex-skipper’s surprising reason for backing ‘world class’ Crusader over Ardie Savea as ABs captain

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Former New Zealand skipper Kieran Read has backed Scott Barrett ahead of Ardie Savea to succeed Sam Cane as captain under Scott Robertson. Cane has opted out of the job, although he will remain in contention to be picked for this season before a permanent move to Japan. Read said Crusaders great Barrett has an […]

Halse to make Wallaroos history in USA clash

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Waratah Caitlyn Halse will become the youngest ever Wallaroos player when she runs out in the No.15 jersey against the United States on Friday. The 17-year-old Halse is one of several changes in the Wallaroos starting side after the defeat to Canada in the opening match of the Pacific Four series. Halse overtakes the previous […]