Selfish Folau’s outdated attitude cost him
Rugby boss Raelene Castle said the Israel Folau case could change the sporting world … but it won’t. Why? Because the sporting world has changed already, writes Robert Craddock.
Rugby boss Raelene Castle said the Israel Folau case could change the sporting world … but it won’t. Why? Because the sporting world has changed already, writes Robert Craddock.
Queensland Reds skipper Samu Kerevi was spot on when he said he saw “no winners” from Friday’s Folau outcome – and it’s going to get messier, writes Jim Tucker.
While she was delivering the news that Israel Folau’s $4 million contract was being torn up, Raelene Castle might as well have been in the dock on trial herself, mounting an argument to keep her own job.
The Dad’s Army centre pairing picked by NSW to muzzle Samu Kerevi on Saturday night will prove a masterstroke or the gateway to a drought-breaking Queensland Reds victory.
WESTERN Force coach Dave Wessels has ruled out luring James O’Connor to the Super Rugby club this season, but he hopes the former Wallaby won’t be lost to rugby altogether.
A LEADING Aussie coach who used Italy’s “Fox” tactic to score a sneaky try last year says every Super Rugby team will be ready for the “risky” ploy.
TANIELA Tupou – the Tongan Thor – will have his shot at redemption in Perth after being recalled by the Queensland Reds following his two-week ban for headbutting.
EXPLOSIVE Rebels forward Lopeti Timani says he has returned from Wallabies duty a more confident player and is happy to play out of position for the wounded Melbourne side.
WARATAHS lock Will Skelton says a stint in England opened his eyes to playing overseas but he still has aspirations to play for the Wallabies at the World Cup.
NICE and tough – but not good enough.That was the verdict from Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson after NSW opened their Super Rugby season with a scrappy 19-13 win over the Western Force .
THE NSW Waratahs have got their Super Rugby campaign off to the perfect start after holding onto beat the Western Force 19-13 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.
THE Brumbies have failed to break a 17-year hoodoo in Christchurch, going down to the Crusaders 17-13 despite a defiant performance in their Super Rugby season opener.
THE Hurricanes began its defence of their Super Rugby title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, scoring 13 tries on their way to a huge victory over the Sunwolves in Tokyo.
QUEENSLAND’S new Super Rugby era is off to a winning start after a thrilling come-from-behind 28-26 victory over the Sharks on Friday night.
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