Mitchell Moses joined an exclusive three-man club in scoring 1000 points for Parramatta with the halfback paying tribute to the influence one of the trio has played in his career. The Eels No.7 landed eight from eight with the boot to score a personal tally of 16 points in the Eels 48-20 win over the … [Read more…]
In one of the best kept secrets in the history of rugby league, the Titans pulled off a massive coup to land proven winner Des Hasler. But just how did they keep it all under wraps? I know the date because it was also the day News Corp broke news that former Manly coach Des … [Read more…]
NSW was always going to need an even share of the 50/50 calls to have any hope but copped a number of highly-questionable decisions, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD. Instead the tight decisions all went Queensland’s way, including two highly questionable incidents that led the Maroons’ first two tries. In the eighth minute Val Holmes opened the … [Read more…]
The next generation of Sunshine Coast’s rising rugby union stars who could enter the Super Rugby or Super W with a bang have been identified from Noosa to Caboolture. From Gympie to Caboolture, players are ready to put their best foot forward against Australia’s best young talents as they hope to continue their on-field success. … [Read more…]
A man has died after sustaining an injury during a local rugby league match in New South Wales’ Hunter region. The man was playing for Maitland-based Aberglasslyn Ants rugby league club in a match against Fingal Bayin Port Stephens on Saturday when he was tackled. He was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical … [Read more…]
Dozens of rugby league players took to the field on the NSW south coast in an emotional tribute to one of their own “taken too soon” following a freak medical incident. The Shellharbour Stingrays stepped out onto Di Gorman Oval in Albion Park on Saturday to honour 13-year-old Gervis Wililo, who died on Friday evening. … [Read more…]
Clubs in a local rugby league comp have paid tribute after a young dad died after he was tackled during a game on the weekend. Family and friends will celebrate the life of Queensland rugby league player Liam Hampson at a funeral service this afternoon. The 24-year-old was on holiday in Barcelona when he fell … [Read more…]
A clash of competition heavyweights at the top of the table has led to new league leaders. Check out who emerged victorious in the full round 11 wrap of Group 7. Round 11 of Group 7 was headlined by a massive win in a clash of two competition heavyweights which resulted in new league leaders. … [Read more…]
All Chris Ostwald has wanted to do is make himself, his family, and his hometown proud. Now, he brings up his 100th Hostplus Cup game as a member of the Northern Pride. Whether it was the first time he laced up a pair of footy boots for the mighty Gayndah Gladiators, through his juniors with … [Read more…]
Former Queensland forward Corey Parker says Maroons prop Tom Flegler has emerged from the shadows of his lauded Brisbane teammates Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas. Flegler will play against NSW prop Haas at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night in Game II of the State of Origin series, and alongside Maroons lock Carrigan who was last … [Read more…]