Panthers centre Izack Tago has been slapped with a ban after a hip drop tackle that left Jye Gray with a syndesmosis injury that could rule him out for several weeks. Tago was binned for his part in the tackle in the early stages of his side’s victory over South Sydney on Thursday night and […]
Rebels’ Super future hanging on creditors’ Friday vote as Rugby Australia set to vote against plan
As the Melbourne Rebels prepare to take to the field for Friday night’s important home clash against the second-placed Blues, the Super Rugby’s franchise could be decided just hours before with creditors to vote on whether to liquidate the debt-ridden club. More than two months after the Rebels fell into voluntary administration, a creditors meeting […]
NRL News: Robinson says Roosters cashed up to replace Keary, why Panthers kept Cleary in cotton wool
Trent Robinson has revealed the Sydney Roosters are in the market for an experienced playmaker to replace Luke Keary, but concedes it is unlikely one will materialise. Keary’s shock retirement announcement has thrown a spanner in the Roosters’ plans for next season, with close to 1000 games in talent now set to leave the NRL […]
The players who must be picked, and those who should get avoided, if Maguire picks NSW Origin team on ‘character’
Blues Origin coach Michael Maguire has stated categorically that his intention is to select a NSW team based on character. In the world of rugby league, where integrity appears to consistently play something of a secondary role, Maguire may have a difficult task in sticking to his promise to do so. Sadly, players, coaches and […]
The Roar’s A-League Men expert tips and predictions: elimination finals
And so the reigning champions claim the Premiers Plate and now line up for consecutive championships. With their win last night, Central Coast is top of the A-League pops for 2023/24, with the significant cherry of a championship win now there for the taking. Wellington will feel that a grand final day match-up will suit […]