Is this sports hardest name to pronounce?
He’s the young rugby star who is making a name for himself beyond his athletic skills, with a particular reason why his mates know him as ‘Marky Mark’ rather than his full name.
Super Rugby
How tech issue almost cost a Waratahs squad spot
Adiana Talakai is one of numerous members of her family to play sport at a high level. But she almost missed out on her biggest opportunity ever recently.
NRL brother inspires comeback of Waratahs gun
He’s a rugby league player making good in the NRL. But to his sister he’s a source of inspiration for her comeback to Super W rugby.
Reds release new jersey for trials and tours
The Queensland Reds have echoed the style of a late 1990s jersey with a new kit to be worn for trials and tours in the 2020 season. Check out the photos here.
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Chiefs star’s surprise Sunwolves switch
CHIEFS loose forward Michael Leitch says he has committed to play for the Sunwolves, possibly as early as next year.
Why rugby’s State of Origin may be a dead duck
RUGBY union’s mooted State of Origin adaptation won’t happen this year and may not happen at all due to an impending increase in Australian Super Rugby derby matches.
Hunt’s compelling case for Wallabies selection
KARMICHAEL Hunt is looming as a potential Wallabies replacement for Dane Haylett-Petty if the Force star is unable to recover from a torn hamstring in time for June’s Test window.
Force’s Wallabies duo cut down by injury
STAR Force duo Dane Haylett-Petty and Ben McCalman are in danger of being ruled out of action for the June Test window after being cut down by injury.
Hunt sick of being ‘bullied’ by NSW
KARMICHAEL Hunt has never ventured south of the border during his three-code career, enjoying success over NSW teams in both league and AFL but not in the 15-man game.
Super value in club rugby: Cron
THE impressive Super Rugby debut of Norths captain Will Miller for the Rebels shows the value of club rugby as a development tool – but only if they’re looking.
‘We’re not hanging Gibson out to dry’
THERE have been calls for Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson to be sacked after their sixth loss, but club boss Andrew Hore is standing firmly behind him.
Merge the Brumbies and Rebels: Knuckles
THE Brumbies were declared safe by the ARU three weeks ago but former Wallabies coach John Connolly believes it’s time the Canberra side merged with Melbourne.
Cooper-Foley rivalry adds spice to Origin battle
AN intriguing battle will rage in Australian rugby’s State of Origin clash when five-eighths Quade Cooper and Bernard Foley go head-to-head in the must-win fixture.
Force sweat on DHP injury, ARU meeting
WALLABIES star Dane Haylett-Petty is sweating on scans to determine the seriousness of a hamstring injury — and that’s just one of the Force’s many causes for concern.
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