From punching out as many push-ups as he could at age 10, to working out in a backyard gym made of scraps, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s ascent to the top owes as much to an unquenchable work ethic as any God-given traits. Inside the making of the Roosters star.
An upfront battle between two of the NRL’s best enforcers could determine Friday’s preliminary final in Melbourne.
Former NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler’s teen son has knocked back offers to play NRL after a rival code swooped in.
The Roosters were at their brutal best last week against Manly, but they now face the toughest test in rugby league as they look to snap their horror record in Melbourne.
With his future at the Roosters under a cloud after Brandon Smith missed a team meeting, his coach has detailed just how they brought him back into line.
Brandon Smith has paid the price for his team breach, while a star Tiger has been moved and Origin hopefuls are back in round 15.
Roosters star Brandon Smith has opened up after he was issued a breach notice which raised questions about his future at the club.
There is confusion over differing versions of events surrounding Brandon Smith’s breach notice, with the Roosters star and his manager offering conflicting scenarios.
Brandon Smith says he went to a dark place as he dealt with the fallout from his breach notice, and revealed his awkward run-in with coach Trent Robinson.
Roosters hooker Brandon Smith has reportedly been issued a breach notice which has raised questions about his future at the club.
Roosters powerbrokers were reportedly “not happy” as details about James Tedesco’s State of Origin drama emerge.
Angus Crichton is in no rush to sign his next contract, with the Blues star holding no grudges towards the Roosters for trying to sign David Fifita.
As we approach the halfway point of the NRL season, five clubs can begin planning their Mad Mondays. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals the finals certainties, the likely contenders, the maybes and the teams already on the finals scrapheap.
In his last game before Michael Maguire picks his NSW Blues side, James Tedesco made a statement, playing a starring role as the Roosters cruised to victory in Canberra.
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