Wayne Bennett has put the Dolphins on notice about standards with a trademark spray at training before naming a star-studded line-up for Sunday’s trial with Gold Coast. The Dolphins players were silent when coach Bennett let them know in no uncertain terms that he was not happy with several knock-ons and their inability to execute […]
Luciano Leilua’s days with the North Queensland Cowboys appear numbered after the back-rower’s management requested permission to speak with rival NRL clubs. St George Illawarra, where Leilua played 43 games across four seasons, are believed to be one of those interested in the services of the three-cap Samoan international. Leilua’s manager, Mario Tartak, confirmed to […]
Pat Carrigan and Adam Reynolds have been named to start for the Broncos while Ryan Papenhuyzen will make his return from injury in the number 1 jumper for the Melbourne Storm to start the 2024 Preseason Challenge. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Chanel Harris-Tavita will also make rugby league returns and while Des Hasler, Shane Flanagan and […]
A stoked Jock Campbell has lauded Super Rugby Pacific’s overhaul of the offside rule that will discourage teams from engaging in a tedious game of “kick tennis”. Officials on Tuesday revealed a law variation that they think will close a “loophole” and encourage counterattacking rugby when the competition begins next Friday. The tweak has been […]
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has lauded his players for being “vulnerable” in dealing with their heartbreaking AFL grand final defeat. In his first extended interview since the four-point loss against Collingwood in last year’s decider, Fagan opened up about what Brisbane learned from falling agonisingly short of their first premiership since 2003. Unlike clubs […]
