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NRL

NRL boss: ‘We should never have shut down’

Peter V’landys has made the stunning claim the NRL should never have shut down despite nearly losing six clubs during the COVID-19 crisis.

Rugby

Life in Cell 1818: Tahs coach’s COVID ordeal

When NSW went into its COVID lockdown, Waratahs coach Rob Penney jetted home to New Zealand. Now, with the Super Rugby season resumption fast approaching, he’s trapped in ‘Cell 1818’.

Day two of the 2017 Watpac Townsville 400 at Reid Park. Supercars race one winner Scott McLoughlin. Picture: Evan Morgan

Skaife reveals biggest threat to Supercars’ future

Outlining his top priorities for the post COVID-19 racing world, Mark Skaife has warned Supercars needs to “recalibrate” to avoid ending up with a lopsided grid like Formula One.

Warriors

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Paul Gallen of the Sharks looks dejceted after defeat during the NRL Elimination Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Cronulla Sharks at Lottoland on September 14, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Sharks back Gallen NRL return to answer Warriors SOS

Paul Gallen is willing to come out of retirement to help the Warriors in their hour of need – and former teammate Shaun Johnson says the Sharks legend would be a perfect fit.

ExclusiveRabbitohs

Walker’s nervous wait after beating ‘karate kick’ probe

South Sydney star Cody Walker has escaped punishment for his alleged involvement in a street brawl as the one-time State of Origin gun sweats on a potential sanction from the NRL.

Rabbitohs

Greg Inglis will join the Warrington Wolves for 2021.

‘I can’t wait’: Greg Inglis on shock footy comeback

More than a year after he quit the NRL, former South Sydney superstar Greg Inglis is set to come out of retirement and make a sensational return to the game he loves.

QLD Reds

Rugby Australia Director of Rugby, Scott Johnson is seen during a press conference at Ballymore in Brisbane, Monday, May 18, 2020. This week sees the St.George Queensland Reds return to training following two months in isolation due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and subsequent Government restrictions. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

The good that could emerge from rebels pay mess

With Aussie rugby potentially about to lose three prized assets, RA’s director of rugby Scott Johnson says northern hemisphere clubs should pay the countries that develop the talent they poach.

Rabbitohs

GI stunner: Legend’s shock rugby league comeback

More than a year after he quit the NRL, former South Sydney superstar Greg Inglis is set to come out of retirement and make a sensational return to the game he loves.

ExclusiveNRL

ARLC green lights TV deal that will save NRL

Rugby league is on the cusp of clearing the final impediment for the relaunch of the NRL premiership on May 28 following a major development in broadcast negotiations.

ExclusiveBoxing/MMA

Tyson-Holyfield III in Oz: Evander KOs NRL wannabes

In a world exclusive interview, Evander Holyfield has confirmed a trilogy fight with Mike Tyson in Australia is gaining momentum, while also delivering a knockout blow to Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen.

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