To celebrate Indigenous Sports Month our writers reveal the very best young and emerging talent from around Australia – these are the names you will hear more of in the future. Australian sport is filled with stories of incredible Indigenous athletes who have excelled not just on the sporting fields of this country’s professional football … [Read more…]
A young gun with 50 points and upset wins headlined the latest round of Big V Basketball. Here are all the key talking points from the weekend. Big V Basketball never disappoints. As we approached the halfway point of the season, xxx WYNDHAM MAKE A STATEMENT Defending men’s champions Wyndham recorded arguably its biggest win … [Read more…]
The Eels have sealed Joe Ofahengaue’s mid-season switch to Parramatta after the Tigers agreed to release him from his contract effective immediately. “The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce Joe Ofahengaue will join the club immediately in a mid-season transfer,” the Eels said in a statement. “The Tongan International and Maroons representative has played 160 … [Read more…]
He might be spruiking funeral plans these days, but Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis says he has no plans to “kick the bucket any time soon”. State of Origin legend Wally Lewis has released his autobiography discussing his struggles with epilepsy, his professional career and the Queensland spirit. And he reckons running around with … [Read more…]
Channel 9 can expect a ‘please explain’ from the NRL, the Sea Eagles sideline a controversial agent and more in Australia’s best sporting gossip column. It wouldn’t be a rugby league season without a disagreement between Channel 9 and the NRL. You’ll remember the savaging their old boss Hugh Marks once gave Todd Greenberg. The … [Read more…]
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are set to snap up towering centre Ethan Quai-Ward from the Brisbane Broncos as they look to strengthen their roster. Fox Sports Australia understands Quai-Ward, a six-foot-three outside back from Wagga Wagga, will join the Bulldogs from the Broncos effective immediately on a top 30 contract. Watch every game of every round … [Read more…]
The next generation of potential Maroons superstars have flocked to Townsville for the Queensland School Sport Rugby League championships. These are the players to watch. Hundreds of budding footballers will compete across two age groups – 14-15yrs and 16-18yrs – as they vie for the title of the state’s best region. A Queensland team will … [Read more…]
The Eels have upset Souths 36-16 to break a six game hoodoo against the Rabbitohs with Mitchell Moses starring in his return at Allianz Stadium. Moses had 27 run metres, a tackle bust, three offloads, three linebreak assists and four try assists, while he controlled the game with his kicking. MATCH CENTRE: Rabbitohs vs Eels … [Read more…]
New QRL boss Ben Ikin has opened up on being ‘forced’ out of the Broncos, the Maroons coaching future, his plan for Wayne Bennett and other issues in rugby league. New Queensland Rugby League boss Ben Ikin will move to extend the contract of Billy Slater and outlined plans to sign Wayne Bennett in the … [Read more…]
The Panthers are facing a selection headache with Ivan Cleary forced to pick between three impressive backrowers. The Roosters are dealing with an injury crisis in the halves with both Joey Manu and Sam Walker sidelined. Anthony Griffin is set to make a tough decision after benching Jayden Sullivan and failing to put him back … [Read more…]