Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has been hit with a suspended $10,000 fine for criticising the Bunker in a post-match press conference. The Roosters coach labelled officials “incompetent”, after the Parramatta Eels’ Dylan Brown initially escaped punishment despite sending the Roosters’ Drew Hutchison to hospital. Mark Levy took Robinson’s side, arguing the coach “hit the […]

NSW Blues coach Brad ‘Freddy’ Fittler is embracing the game’s great combinations in his State of Origin selection. Penrith Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai is in contention for an Origin jersey, with Freddy congratulating his “wonderful” partnership with Nathan Cleary. “They complement each other, they’ve got no ego in anything they do: when one kicks the […]

NSW Blues coach Brad ‘Freddy’ Fittler has come up with an interesting proposition to appease those frustrated by Queensland’s claim over the Magic Round. In round 10 of the Telstra Premiership, all games will be played over one weekend at Suncorp Stadium. However, Freddy suggested to Mark Levy next year’s Magic Round could be set […]

Former Shark Paul Gallen has confirmed he’s been approached about taking up a position on the Cronulla board. Gal told Mark Levy he’s “considering” a run in 2022, after being approached by chairman Steve Mace, but wants to finish his run of professional fights first. “They want someone with football knowledge and a bit of […]

Kerry Boustead was an unheralded winger who startled crowds with his confident display on the field, week in, week out. At the time, Boustead became Australia’s youngest test player, playing in 27 tests for the green and gold, scoring 15 tries. His storied career also saw him play in 180 top-grade games for the likes […]

St George legend, Jason Nightingale says that it is “humbling” but also “embarrassing” to be associated with other legends of the game. Nightingale along with two of his teammates from the 2010 Premiership winning St George side, Ben Creagh and Ben Hornby, were chosen to join 18 other legends after being inducted into St George […]