‘Shizen load of trouble’: AFL great told off for HIA rejection call in furious prelim concussion debate

‘Shizen load of trouble’: AFL great told off for HIA rejection call in furious prelim concussion debate

AFL greats Jonathan Brown and Garry Lyon have been involved in a strong debate over the concussion test which forced GWS star Brent Daniels out of the closing minutes of the preliminary final loss to Collingwood. Daniels came off the ground after a spotter in the AFL Review Centre (ARC) told the Giants to give…

NRL makes big call on grand final referee as Klein demoted, two officials axed

NRL makes big call on grand final referee as Klein demoted, two officials axed

The NRL has gone for a first-time referee in Sunday’s grand final, with Adam Gee put in charge, while the two touch judges who missed a blatant Reece Walsh forward pass in Brisbane’s preliminary final win over the Warriors have been dropped from the showpiece event. Phil Henderson and Drew Oultram were on the sideline…

Taaffe’s statement as Souths end 40-year drought; veteran’s captain’s knock: Reserves Wrap

Taaffe’s statement as Souths end 40-year drought; veteran’s captain’s knock: Reserves Wrap

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have completed a stunning end-of-season surge to claim the New South Wales Cup premiership — and end a 40-year drought. The Rabbitohs sat eighth 10th in a 13-team competition at the halfway mark before winning 10 of their last 12 games to not only force their way into the top five,…

‘Anything he asks, I say yes’: Gould declares he will answer Fittler’s NSW calling

‘Anything he asks, I say yes’: Gould declares he will answer Fittler’s NSW calling

Rugby league supremo Phil Gould has declared he is ready to answer Brad Fittler’s calling and join the NSW Blues coaching staff. Fittler is currently off-contract but will reportedly earn a 12-month extension, with Gould potentially in his plans after a coaching staff shake-up. Blues legends Paul McGregor, Danny Buderus and Andrew Johns are all…

NRL FINALS DRAW: Grand final stage is set as Panthers-Broncos blockbuster confirmed

NRL FINALS DRAW: Grand final stage is set as Panthers-Broncos blockbuster confirmed

The NRL’s two best sides all year will face off in the grand final as the Broncos and Panthers made light work of their preliminary final opponents. On Saturday night, the Broncos locked in their first grand final appearance since 2015 with a 42-12 thrashing of the Warriors. The Panthers locked in their fourth straight…

‘S***, not again’: Paps opens up on horrific injury, reveals ugly backlash against Storm teammate

‘S***, not again’: Paps opens up on horrific injury, reveals ugly backlash against Storm teammate

Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up on his latest shattering injury setback and revealed teammate Nelson Asofa-Solomona was vilified for his role in the tackle. After making a long-awaited return from a shattered kneecap, Papenhuyzen fractured his ankle when Asofa-Solomona fell on his ankle in a freak accident against the Broncos in week one…

‘It’s tight’: Big cap fears over Manly’s $1.7m play as ‘desperate’ rivals make Sea Eagles pay

‘It’s tight’: Big cap fears over Manly’s $1.7m play as ‘desperate’ rivals make Sea Eagles pay

Concerns have been raised over Manly’s salary cap after reports Haumole Olakau’atu is set to re-sign joining Josh Schuster on a huge new deal to stay at the Sea Eagles. Schuster re-signed earlier this year on a deal worth $800,000 a season, while the Olakau’atu’s new offer is worth a reported $6 million over seven…

‘Don’t know if you know about it mate’: Broncos star’s perfect Buzz sledge that left panel in stitches

‘Don’t know if you know about it mate’: Broncos star’s perfect Buzz sledge that left panel in stitches

Phil Rothfield was involved in a hilarious exchange with Broncos star Pat Carrigan over a question about the integrity of the NRL draw. The Broncos have played just three games in Sydney all year and have a home preliminary final, while the Panthers have been moved to the bigger Accor Stadium, despite winning the minor…

‘I might have hit a nerve’: Munster’s hilarious retort to legend’s brutal sledge

‘I might have hit a nerve’: Munster’s hilarious retort to legend’s brutal sledge

Storm star Cameron Munster has provided a hilarious reply to Fox League’s Gorden Tallis’ criticism of the Melbourne forward pack. The heat has been on the Storm pack this week, with suggestions they have lost their intimidation and fear factor this season. They’ll get a chance to quieten the naysayers on Friday if they can…