Queensland fullback Tamika Upton swept all before her in 2023, a year in which she announced herself as the best player in the women’ game. But the Newcastle star insists she is just warming up. Ahead of game one of the women’s State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night, the 27-year-old told […]
Another way to fix Australian rugby: Why not just let our players go to Europe part-time?
Australian Rugby is caught in a difficult situation regarding player retention, club finances and player development. Clubs like the Waratahs, Brumbies and of course, the Rebels are all struggling to pay their bills. This, alongside the loss of fringe players, and Wallabies, leads to reduced talent pools and excessive spending on individuals. We have struggled […]
Reds’ title hopes cop huge blow as Wallaby hopeful ruled out for the rest of Super season
The Queensland Reds are charging towards the Super Rugby season, but their hopes of claiming their second title – and first since 2014 – have suffered a huge blow after losing Harry Wilson for the rest of the season. The 24-year-old was forced in the 48th minute of the Reds’ 26-22 win over the Rebels […]
‘I had my time’: Cane stands down as All Blacks captain after signing new deal in Japan
Sam Cane has stood down as All Blacks captain and might have played his final Test after signing a new three-year deal with Suntory. The 32-year-old, who joined Suntory following the All Blacks’ 12-11 World Cup final loss to the Springboks after being granted a sabbatical by New Zealand Rugby, will be eligible to feature […]
Five and a kick: Latrell lets the side down, the Titans win that had been coming and Ciraldo’s ideological purity
It rained a lot. People got injured. Important people, the ones who play for NSW, tore hamstrings. Less important people – Starford To’a, for example – did them too. Thankfully we lack the medical nous to tell you why hamstrings are all going at the same time, so instead, let’s talk tactics. The biggest takeaway […]