Wilson determined to be a 'Liverpool player' having made his allegiances clear at Old Trafford
The Wales international is currently out on loan at Derby, with that spell including a memorable strike in a Carabao Cup clash with Manchester United Harry Wilson is determined to be a “Liverpool player”, with a loan spell at Derby having seen him make it clear where his allegiances lie during a memorable outing against…
Chelsea-linked Jovic 'honoured' by interest from top clubs
The Serbian striker has also reportedly caught the eye of Barcelona and Real Madrid after his scoring feats for Eintracht Frankfurt Click Here: Cardiff Blues Store In-demand Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic says he is “honoured” by the reported interest of a host of big clubs that have been linked with him. The Serbian, on…
TPN: I still want to be the best hooker in Australia
Tatafu Polota-Nau will be driven by one factor in 2017 – a burning desire to become the best hooker in Australia. Sick of playing second fiddle to Stephen Moore at national level, Polota-Nau was straight to the point when he spoke to RUGBY.com.au about his motivation in moving to the Western Force after a decorated…
Brumbies to light the night in Leukaemia walk
The Brumbies will all have captain Christian Lealiifano in their thoughts as they Light the Night for the Leukaemia Foundation this weekend. Jarrad Butler is the team’s ambassador for the event, while CEO Phil Thomson is well on the way to raising $5,000 for his involvement in the walk. Butler said this year’s rendition would…
'Smarter' selection puts Fardy and Moore head-to-head
Another spin of the Brumbies’ rotation wheel has handed Scott Fardy the captaincy reins on a particularly timely weekend for the ACT side. Fardy was the first player rested under the rotation policy, which has since included winger James Dargaville and Wallabies second rower Rory Arnold. Now he’s leading the team while usual skipper Sam…
Rebels issue extraordinary statement to ARU
The Rebels have issued an extraordinary statement which “unequivocally rejects” the ARU’s right to “cut” or “chop” them from Super Rugby in 2018. The statement, which is penned by the Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union board, calls upon the ARU to “immediately state” that the Rebels are safe amid speculation they could be cut from the…
Brumbies focused on the little things
The Brumbies have put together three consecutive Super Rugby losses for the first time since 2011, but coach Stephen Larkham insists minor tweaks are the tonic to reverse their fortunes. Sunday’s 18-12 loss to the Blues in Canberra was a familiar tale for the Brumbies, the fifth time this season they have been defeated by…
A new Day for injury-ravaged Rebels
Rebels lock Dom Day has played rugby in four countries but he’s never seen an injury toll quite like that at the Melbourne club this year. Fifteen of the Rebels’ top-line players are out injured and Day said he couldn’t remember ever being in the middle of such a casualty ward. “It’s been a perfect…
Rebels cracking down on infringements
The Rebels have been cracking down on discipline as they aim to turn their penalty count around against the Crusaders on Friday night. Melbourne are the most-penalised team in Super Rugby this season, with 104, and have conceded five yellow cards, just one fewer than their next opponents. Skipper Adam Coleman lamented their discipline issues…
Clyne takes aim at Forrest
ARU chairman Cameron Clyne has taken aim at Force backer Andrew Forrest, indicating “there would have been a far different outcome” had the mining magnate come forward when the saga began 18 months ago. Speaking at ARU HQ on Tuesday afternoon, Clyne expressed empathy for the Force players, fans and staff alike before explaining how…