Manly star in strife over ‘accidentally’ liking racially charged Latrell social media post: ‘Not intentional at all’

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Sea Eagles forward Josh Aloiai has issued an apology after he said he accidentally liked a comment on a social media post which was racially offensive to Rabbitiohs star Latrell Mitchell. Mitchell and brother Shaq conducted an interview with Nine News in the lead-up to Friday night’s All Stars match and the Indigenous brothers detailed […]

Renouf reckons Cobbo can thrive in Broncos’ centre switch ‘so long as he owns the position’

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Brisbane legend Steve Renouf has backed Selwyn Cobbo to follow in his footsteps and become a successful long-term Broncos centre, so long as he makes the new position his own. Cobbo will get his first start at centre this year in Sunday’s trial with North Queensland after coach Kevin Walters switched him from the wing […]

Shove your blue cards where the sun doesn’t shine, football – the game is already over-officiated

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Barring a stunning 180-degree change of course, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) is soon to implement its sin bin trial protocols, potentially eroding the purity and simplicity of football even further than what has been achieved under the VAR regime. The upcoming change will see blue cards awarded to players for dissent or tactical […]

The case for what makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever

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If you had to describe the ultimate New Zealand rugby player to a non-rugby fan and use one player to support your argument, would Sir Colin Meads best represent your case? Yes, in my opinion anyway. There would be support for the Richie McCaw’s, Dan Carter’s and Jonah Lomu’s of the modern rugby time, but […]

The biggest hurdle standing in Chiefs’ way to claiming first Super Rugby title since Dave Rennie’s side a decade ago

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It has been an encouraging few years for the Chiefs under coach Clayton McMillan. The men from Waikato have been transformed since his ascendency to the top job in 2021, with 2023 signalling their arrival as the legitimate challenger to wrangle the Egg Basket trophy away from Christchurch.  Their growth is not just reflected in […]