Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Mal Meninga has been stunned by criticism of James Tedesco from people in NSW, declaring the Blues fullback would still be the first player picked for Australia as well as captain. The Kangaroos coach also said the heavy Penrith influence in NSW’s attack may not have suited Tedesco, who had no such issues with a simple game plan adopted by the World Cup-winning […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. After initially keeping it ajar, Jack Wighton has closed the door on the prospect of a State of Origin return for the Blues this year, declaring: “They don’t need me.” Wighton was sorely missed during the loss in the series opener in Adelaide, where he could have been an option at left centre or as a supersub from the interchange bench. The Canberra […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Latrell Mitchell will enjoy some downtime on his farm this weekend as part of his effort to recover from a calf injury in time for in Origin II. The Blues missed Mitchell’s presence in the centres as they slumped to defeat on Wednesday night after the South Sydney star was a shock withdrawal at the start of the week. Mitchell underwent rigorous treatment […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Former Wallabies captain Phil Waugh is set to be installed as Rugby Australia’s new chief executive. This masthead has been told by multiple sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, that Waugh is poised to replace Andy Marinos in the most important job in Australian rugby. Former Wallaby Phil Waugh. Credit: Getty While the appointment has not been formally ratified by the board, […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Brisbane great Alastair Lynch knows better than most just what Harry McKay is going through. The irrational voices inside the head. The expectation of the fans. What it means to the team. Though he was largely a reliable kick during his 306-game career, Lynch had periods when his kicking failed him. He booted 19.34 in 1990, 9.14 the following year when swinging from […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Harry McKay is the 427th rated player in the league this season, according to Champion Data. It’s an alarming ranking for the Carlton forward, particularly as his pay packet suggests he should be rated in the top 10. McKay’s seven-year contract extension, inked last year, is reportedly worth $1 million dollars a season. It doesn’t kick in until the start of next season […]

Alun Wyn Jones bids what could be a fond farewell to rugby, as Wales legend turns out for Barbarians AND hometown club Swansea in either half in front of adoring fans Alun Wyn Jones has retired from internationals and his club future is uncertain  Welsh legend played what could be his last game in Swansea on Wednesday  The sun shone and beer flowed with stands packed at St Helen’s   Alun Wyn Jones bid what could well be farewell to rugby […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. While the NRL has been plagued by fears players will jump ship to rugby union, the opposite is true in the women’s game, where a host of rugby players have signed with the NRLW in 2023. Olympic gold medallist and two-time New Zealand rugby sevens player of the year Tyla Nathan-Wong is the latest to join the NRLW, signing a one-year contract with […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Brad Fittler deflected questions over whether he will stick solid with the same Blues side for State of Origin II after some of his contentious selections fell short in the opener on Wednesday night. Tevita Pangai jnr and Hudson Young undid some of their good work with silly errors, Josh Addo-Carr looked short of match fitness, and a call will have to be […]

Owen Farrell led Saracens to Gallagher Premiership glory at Twickenham Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email The curtain came up and the spotlight came down, fixing in on the two fly-halves. It was the duel within the duel that so many had been looking forward to on Premiership […]