RugbyQUADE Cooper says he is determined to win back his Wallabies jersey but won’t be heading overseas to do it. Frozen out of the Reds by new coach Brad Thorn, Cooper is embracing what he says is an “opportunity” to knuckle down at Brisbane club Souths.
RugbyKARMICHAEL Hunt’s club Norths is awaiting a call on his immediate future before deciding on a possible comeback in the opening round on Saturday.
QLD RedsDRUG-tainted Karmichael Hunt has a free pass to return to play but a bloc of rugby powerbrokers has already voted he never represent the Queensland Reds again.
RugbyQUEENSLAND’S Super Rugby renaissance has continued with a stirring 18-7 victory over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires — their third win in a row.