We had no idea: Reds rocked to core
JAMES Slipper’s mental health issues and cocaine use have shaken his Queensland Reds teammates who were unaware of the depth of the problems he has spiralled with.
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Day I asked Wallaby star if he used cocaine
JAMES Slipper had a frontrow view of the damage Karmichael Hunt’s cocaine saga had on the Reds and the man himself, which is why this situation is so hard to comprehend, writes Jim Tucker.
Tragic cause of Wallaby star’s depression
IT began just after his season-ending achilles injury last year. Then respected Wallabies prop James Slipper got the worst news of his life before he tested positive for cocaine.
Dad’s toughest ever rugby call
MOST dad would lose their cool if their child was kicked in the face, but Super Rugby commentator Greg Clark had 47,000 viewers listening to his every word.
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Genia prepares to launch comeback
FATHER-TO-BE Will Genia has targeted a 40-minute hitout for Brisbane City at Ballymore on Saturday as his first step to regaining the halfback job at the Wallabies.
Slipper is named Reds’ best
HARD-TOILING James Slipper is carving new ground for props as a two-time winner of the Pilecki Medal as the Reds Player of the Year.
Reds confirm Hunt, JOC signings
CODE-hopper Karmichael Hunt and wayward Wallaby James O’Connor will play for the Queensland Reds in 2015. Check out the full squad!
Karmichael wants to be a Wallaby
“I WANT to be a Wallaby” were the telling words from Karmichael Hunt that his jump to the Reds is not the cosy end to his three-code career.
NRL clubs chase Qld Country rookie
HE IS a 196cm, flame-haired, 17-year-old already playing against Wallabies, so naturally NRL clubs are lining up to snatch Campbell Magnay from the Reds.
Karmichael Hunt a ‘perfect fit’ for Reds
KARMICHAEL Hunt is the “perfect fit” at fullback for the shake-up at the Reds, where the leadership he will offer James O’Connor is going to be a bonus.
Hunt should use NRC to ease into rugby
WENDELL Sailor made his Reds debut just two weeks after farewelling rugby league and Karmichael Hunt is likely to be on a similar fast track.
Hunt backed to be a rugby success
JAMES Horwill knows more than most what to expect from Karmichael Hunt when the code hopper makes his comeback to rugby union.
Karmichael Hunt’s three-code journey
WE take a look back at Karmichael Hunt’s three-code journey as the star prepares to join 15-man code with reports linking him to the Queensland Reds.
Faingaa back to lead Qld Country
FORMER Wallaby Anthony Faingaa will make his comeback for Country in Saturday’s Buildcorp National Rugby Championship clash at the Gold Coast.
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