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Parramatta halfback Mitch Moses predicts smart captains and coaches will exploit the NRL’s new challenge rule in 2020, claiming it will also encourage players to “bite back” at referees. A controversial new “captain’s challenge” was agreed upon by the ARLC last week. However, Moses said he feels for referees who are already dealing with immense […]
Featherstone Rovers and England international forward Natalie Harrowell has died, aged 29. Harrowell, a Hull FC fan, played three games for England and helped Rovers to the inaugural 2017 Women’s Super League Grand Final, losing to Bradford. She also worked for Wakefield Trinity on a development coach basis, helping attract players for their women’s side. […]
Canberra back-rower John Bateman has vented his fury on social media after the mother of his daughter was offered cash by a so-called journalist attempting to dish the dirt on his personal life. Bateman, 26, learned how he would become a father at 16, earning the nickname Papa John from his teammates. Stream over 50 […]
Greater Western Sydney are confident of agreeing to a new deal with Jeremy Cameron as they continue to tie their key players down on long-term contracts. Lachie Whitfield put pen to paper on a new seven-year deal on Monday, joining teammates Stephen Coniglio and Josh Kelly in committing their long-term futures to the AFL club. […]
Brad Fittler has hit back at claims of racism from Latrell Mitchell after the disgruntled star accused NSW of going “real funny” on a trio of indigenous players over their Origin anthem stance. On Saturday NRL.com published a wide-ranging interview with Mitchell in which he made the explosive allegations against Blues officials only for the […]
Canterbury's hot pursuit of teen sensation David Fifita will have no bearing on their plans to make fellow backrower and skipper Josh Jackson a Bulldog for life. Jackson underwent groin surgery last week, which has briefly stalled negotiations for a new three-year deal at Belmore. Dog for life? Josh Jackson is close to signing off […]
Greater Western Sydney have locked away another of their biggest stars for the long term after Lachie Whitfield signed a whopping seven-year contract extension. Whitfield was due to come out of contract at the end of 2020 and set to become one of the hottest free agents in the AFL. Lachie Whitfield will be at […]
I really do hate statistics sometimes. Particularly when I see headlines like, "Women’s ACL risk a lot higher" and read the opening line, "Women are almost five times more likely to suffer anterior cruciate ligament tears playing football than men…" and I know full well that a statistic, which might not be factually incorrect, but […]
Outgoing Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne has dismissed accusations the Israel Folau settlement will have any impact on grassroots rugby. Rugby Australia and Israel Folau reached an out-of-court settlement this week after months of legal proceedings. While the payout amount has not been confirmed, it is predicted to be in the millions. 51-year-old Clyne, who […]
The key in sport is to keep your eyes on the ball but one commentator was transfixed by Trae Williams’ tree trunks. The former track and field star — whose personal best in the 100m is 10.10 seconds — made his rugby sevens debut for Australia against Scotland in Dubai and while he didn’t get […]