Sean Desai: Jalen Carter’s “like a sponge,” he’s taking ownership

Sean Desai: Jalen Carter’s “like a sponge,” he’s taking ownership

Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is the betting favorite to be the NFL’s defensive rookie of the year, which probably wouldn’t have come as much surprise at this time last year. Carter was projected to be a high pick well ahead of last April’s draft because of how disruptive he was in the middle of…

‘He’s the best’: Enforcer’s honest admission as Panthers prop reveals ‘edge’ ahead of epic GF battle

‘He’s the best’: Enforcer’s honest admission as Panthers prop reveals ‘edge’ ahead of epic GF battle

Cleary, Walsh, Luai, Reynolds, Edwards. Much has been made about the backline stars of the Panthers and Broncos but it’s the clash between the front rowers which shapes up as being the most important battle in Sunday’s NRL decider. The Broncos boast Payne Hass and Tom Flegler. The back-to-back champs have the fearsome and super-consistent…

‘Not an excuse’: Defiant Eddie claims he’s staying put

‘Not an excuse’: Defiant Eddie claims he’s staying put

LYON: Eddie Jones insists he is the right man to continue coaching the Wallabies despite a record 40-6 capitulation against Wales. The embarrassing result will almost certainly mean Australia misses the quarter-finals for the first time in 10 Rugby World Cups. It comes after Jones reportedly interviewed for the Japan coaching job just days before…

‘He’s not 100 per cent’: Raiders to target Ponga as true extent of injury revealed

‘He’s not 100 per cent’: Raiders to target Ponga as true extent of injury revealed

Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga will not be at 100 per cent for his side’s elimination final on Sunday because the fullback is returning from injury early. It’s been revealed the Newcastle playmaker will come back from a high grade AC joint injury to face the Raiders a week ahead of the regular recovery period. Ponga…

‘He’s been thrown in’: Reynolds slams Souths’ game plan over under fire halfback

‘He’s been thrown in’: Reynolds slams Souths’ game plan over under fire halfback

Broncos star Adam Reynolds says Souths halfback Lachlan Ilias is being unfairly targeted after the Rabbitohs’ shocking early finish to the season. South Sydney’s loss to the Roosters last Friday meant they finished outside the top eight – quite the fall from grace considering the pre-season expectations and the fact they were on the top…