Qld plan to keep State of Origin games at Suncorp
Melbourne and Auckland have stepped up their bids for a slice of the State of Origin action, raising the spectre of the Queensland Government having to provide financial incentives to keep games at Suncorp Stadium. Victoria Major Events’ contract to stage State of Origin matches finishes this year, but NSW Rugby League chief executive Geoff … [Read the full story]
Sonny Bill Williams switches to the Chiefs
All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has signed up for another year with New Zealand rugby and is switching his Super Rugby allegiance to the Chiefs. Former NRL star Williams was coy about his playing future while helping the All Blacks win the Rugby World Cup earlier this month, prompting speculation he may head abroad, … [Read the full story]
Australia 36 – 20 England in Four Nations
Australia are through to the final of Rugby League’s Four Nations after an impressive win against England at Wembley. England took an early lead when Ryan Hall went over with the first try of the game. Australia hit back almost immediately with tries from Luke Lewis and Tony Williams to move in front but England … [Read the full story]
League could lose Benji Marshall to Union
Kiwi rugby league captain Benji Marshall and Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper…entirely unpredictable, both capable of turning a game in a split second and both the key to their respective country’s hopes of victory on Sunday. Kangaroos coach Sheens reckons Marshall is guaranteed to become a target for rugby union at the end of his current … [Read the full story]
Tim Sheens angry about Kiwis 1960′s tactics
Angry Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens urged rugby league administrators not to let Test league go back to the free-swinging 1960′s in a plea for action over the mistreatment of retiring star Darren Lockyer. A sell-out Ausgrid Stadium held its breath as Lockyer was felled in the opening minutes of Australia’s 42-6 decimation of an abysmal … [Read the full story]
Sporting great Dick Thornett dies
Dick Thornett, who represented Australia in three sports, has died aged 71. The youngest of three brothers in one of Australia’s greatest sporting families, Thornett was labelled a “truly inspirational sporting star” by Australian Rugby League chief executive Geoff Carr. He was one of only five Australians to have represented their country in three sports … [Read the full story]
Kearney has strong Kiwi side for the 4 Nations
New Zealand have put faith in ‘generation next’ to continue their recent domination of international rugby league with coach Stephen Kearney unveiling a powerful squad for their Four Nations title defence. Warriors rookie sensation Shaun Johnson and teammate Kevin Locke – who were instrumental in their side’s run to the NRL grand final – were … [Read the full story]
Broncos can’t win without Lockyer, says Buford
Former Australian rugby league team doctor Nathan Gibbs has warned Brisbane Broncos captain Darren Lockyer he could be risking his eyesight by playing with a fractured cheekbone. Lockyer has vowed to lead the Broncos’ charge to the NRL grand final, despite medical experts warning he is risking his eyesight. The retiring captain needed three titanium … [Read the full story]
Fight of the year…Jonah Lomu vs Manu Vatuvei
Manu Vatuvei could be on a collision course with Warriors management. In the wake of the Warriors’ stunning semi-final victory over the Tigers on Friday night, it has emerged the 112kg wrecking ball is being lined up for a charity boxing bout with Jonah Lomu, who will make his fight debut in December. The Fight … [Read the full story]
Even Buford Balony has named himself Ennis
Players who vote in the annual Rugby League Week players’ poll should be forced to name themselves, says Canterbury-Bankstown hooker Michael Ennis. After being voted rugby league’s biggest grub for the second consecutive NRL season, with 51 per cent of the vote, Ennis said “there’s no hiding behind the fact that I compete the way I … [Read the full story]
