It’s never a good idea to upset Broncos coach Michael Maguire – especially when he’s under pressure. Inside the explosive 15-minute phone call to address Brisbane’s pre-game Sydney Harbour cruise.
Details on the Broncos’ lavish boat cruise in Sydney harbour before losing to the Bunnies, a former federal treasurer to join the Bears, and Kerry Stokes’ NRL love revealed in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Cronulla may not even make an offer to star fullback and current Dally M leader Will Kennedy, after leaving themselves with just $300,000 in next year’s cap to give their No.1.
Brandon Smith has all but confirmed he’s played his last game for the Roosters, revealing the phone call between himself and Trent Robinson that confirmed he was no longer wanted at the club.
It was the innocuous positional request from David Fifita which led to the $1m forward being axed by Titans coach Des Hasler, a decision which was backed by the Gold Coast playing group.
The stats don’t lie. Rugby union convert Mark Nawaqanitawase is a far better player than the man he replaced at the same stage of his career – Wallabies’ $5m man Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals the Roosters’ win.
Magic Round has proved very profitable for Bryan Fletcher after the Fox Sports funny man turned $50 into $7,500 thanks to a savvy punt on a Newcastle try-scorer. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
Despite a woeful win rate, falling crowds and a code war slump to the surging Gold Coast Suns, the Titans insist veteran coach Des Hasler is safe. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Watch the video as Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield dives deep into the Caxton Hotel scrum to experience the Magic Round vibe for himself.
Dr Sophie Scamps has apologised to the family of former Manly player Keith Titmuss after she referenced his tragic death when talking about “lethal humidity” at a climate change forum.
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