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‘It won’t happen’: Why Queensland can’t pick Ponga after Slater teases brutal double act
from FOX SPORTS League
As Queensland coach Billy Slater ponders a State of Origin three-peat this year, the Maroons mentor yesterday mulled unleashing a dangerous double-act: bringing Kalyn Ponga into the squad alongside incumbent fullback Reece Walsh.
Lomax’s $2.4m Eels audition; the truth behind shock Roosters call: Teams Talking Pts
from FOX SPORTS League
Eels recruit Zac Lomax has a huge opportunity to prove to his new club why they’ve signed him on a four-year deal after being shifted to the centres.
‘Worth the question’: Madge urged to lure Wighton out of retirement as ‘tough’ NSW halves call looms
from FOX SPORTS League
In just over a month new Blues coach Michael Maguire will pick his side for State of Origin I — and there’s a big question mark over what he’ll do at five-eighth.
‘A chance to keep it’: JD’s shock call on rookie as plan for Latrell’s centre switch comes to light
from FOX SPORTS League
Rabbitohs rookie Jye Gray has a golden opportunity to make the No.1 jersey his own.
Robbo’s shock halves shake-up as halfback axed; Dogs’ new-look backline: Rd 7 Teams
from FOX SPORTS League
The Roosters have made a shock decision with Connor Watson retaining a spot in the halves over the returning Sam Walker.
Another Sydney Roosters star confirms code switch to rugby union
from ABC News: Rugby League
First it was Joseph Sua'ali'i announcing a switch to the NSW Waratahs, and now Joey Manu is set to play rugby union even further afield, taking a one-year deal with Japanese side Toyota Verblitz.
‘40 or 50’ players in NSW mix as Michael Maguire reveals ‘character’ focus for new-look Blues
from FOX SPORTS League
New NSW coach Michael Maguire is casting a wide net, declaring there could be “40 or 50” players vying for 17 jerseys on June 5 and superstar fullback Latrell Mitchell needed to be in the “right headspace” to play.
The NRL star who wanted to be an All Black
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Brisbane forward Xavier Willison once dreamed of being an All Black but his life changed after playing his first ever game of rugby league. Joel Gould
Favourites and in form: The changing narrative about the Warriors
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Even in Australia, there is belief that Andrew Webster’s team could do something special and a feeling the club has the “respect it deserves”. Joseph Pearson
BREAKING: Manu to quit Roosters as Japanese rugby switch confirmed
from FOX SPORTS League
The Roosters have confirmed Joey Manu will depart the club at the end of the 2024 season, joining Japanese rugby club Toyota Verblitz.