Rugby League dynasties are like monopolies. They are allergic to competition. Brisbane owned a state, Melbourne kept a second set of books, and the Roosters donned a salary cap sombrero. Newly crowned, Penrith’s dynasty feels more old-fashioned, born from solid Rugby League values. Catchments, pathways, and pokies. Gus’ holy trinity for cultivating (and monopolising) local […]
Four months after losing Mark Nawaqanitawase to the NRL, Rugby Australia has put together an extremely competitive bid to keep the Sydney Roosters’ mitts off fellow young gun Max Jorgensen. But the wider ramifications of the deal could yet be felt, with the Reds in danger of losing two of their Test outside backs Jordan […]
It’s a fairly striking sight. The sun goes down over Belmore Sports Ground, the train rattles by along the adjacent track and, as the Islamic call to prayer sounds over the suburban ground, hundreds of Bulldogs fans get ready to pray on the pitch and then break their fast in the grandstand. Monday night hosted […]
A move overseas could be the catalyst to reinvigorate an “emotional” Taniela Tupou, who looks weighed down by the recent events affecting the Melbourne Rebels. That’s the verdict from his former Wallabies teammate Matt To’omua, co-host of The Roar Rugby Podcast. Tupou, who left Queensland Reds last season to join the Rebels on a big […]
The Roosters could have a second rugby union rising star heading their way by the end of the week with a decision imminent from teen prodigy Max Jorgensen. According to reports on 100% Footy, the Waratahs utility back will meet with his manager later this week to decide whether to accept a lucrative offer from […]
