Damien Cook was supposed to be on holiday with his young family, but those plans were scuppered when he saw Brad Fittler’s name flashing on his phone. State of Origin: Maroons players were indifferent to the new NSW line up for Game two, as they look to seal the series in QLD. He spent all … [Read more…]
Blues coach Brad Fittler has one of the toughest tasks facing him in Brisbane, but a simple solution is staring him in the face. NRL: Jarrod Croker is set to become just the second Raider to reach the 300-game milestone when Canberra take on the Warriors in Round 15. Walker leads the NRL with 19 … [Read more…]
Queensland coach Billy Slater might be second-guessing himself after Corey Horsburgh put in a performance worthy of an Origin debut. NRL: The Raiders have clinched an emotional 33-26 victory over the Rabbitohs after backrower Corey Harawira-Naera suffered a seizure on the field The man they call ‘Big Red’ shaved his wild mane of hair after … [Read more…]
Queensland’s coaching staff wouldn’t have been happy when Cameron Munster told the world how hurt he was, but he has dared the Blues to go after him. NRL: Broncos fullback Reece Walsh will make his State of Origin debut for the Maroons next week, being selected over Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga. Storm coach Craig Bellamy … [Read more…]
Loyalty could be a thing of the past after Queensland controversially dropped two of its best players for the opening Origin clash. NRL: Brad Fittler has confirmed his NSW squad for the Origin series opener, naming 3 debutants in the side. The Maroons have often criticised NSW for dropping players who they say would never … [Read more…]
STEPHEN CLUXTON HAS been named to start for Dublin in the Leinster SFC final against Louth on Sunday at Croke Park [Throw-in, 1.45pm]. The eight-time All-Ireland winner made a shock return to the squad in March ahead of their Division 2 meeting against the Wee County, having not appeared for the side since the 2020 … [Read more…]