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RECENT WESTS TIGERS COMMENTS NOT THAT CUT AND DRY The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield believes Wests Tigers are on the chopping block if and when the NRL begin culling Sydney clubs. Rothfield, an avid
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McNamara: We’ll do English Rugby League Proud
England has named their squad to play New Zealand in a three test series and France with six NRL stars in the mix. Sam Tomkins has been selected but has already left the New Zealand
Leeds Win Super League, Magpies Smash Randwick in Hybrid Clash
The Leeds Rhinos are the champions of the Super League after downing Wigan 22-20 at Old Trafford. Rhinos five-eight Danny McGuire said the win was the best way to send-off club legends Kevin Sinfield, Jamie
Thurston’s Cowboys have no chance of winning 2016 NRL Premiership
Here is a 2016 headline for you. Drumroll please. The North Queensland Cowboys will not win the NRL premiership. Yes those same Cowboys who just clinched the 2015 Grand Final in unforgettable circumstances against rivals
NRL CEO Hits Back at Critics of TV Rights Deal
NRL CEO Dave Smith has hit back at critics of his television rights negotiations saying the NRL wanted to sign an early free-to-air deal placing themselves ahead of time. Quizzed on the matter by Phil
World Club Series 2016 to Boast Six of the Best
St. Helens, not Warrington Wolves as first reported, will be the third Super League team to play in the 2016 World Club Series against North Queensland, Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters. The Saints finished the
England Rugby Coach Says Burgess not Going Anywhere
England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster has scoffed at reports that former South Sydney premiership winner Sam Burgess was set to make a switch back to rugby league. “I’ve not had any conversations with him about
Roosters Confirmed for World Club Series
It has been confirmed minor premiers Sydney Roosters have accepted their invitation to play at the World Club Series in England in February 2016. Premiers North Queensland Cowboys and runners-up Brisbane will also make the
New Zealand Name Co-Captains for UK Tour
New Zealand has named inform Brisbane Bronco Adam Blair and incoming New Zealand Warrior Issac Luke as co-captains for their tour of the United Kingdom. The Kiwis have been hit by injury and will be
Kiwis Touring Squad Dealt Another Blow
New Zealand are already without Shaun Johnson, Kieran Foran, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Manu Vatuvei and now you can add captain Simon Mannering to the list. But coach Stephen Kearney isn’t worried and so he shouldn’t. The