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‘Sticking with rugby’: Joey Manu on his new code, his All Blacks dream and those Roosters rumours
In an exclusive interview, the former Roosters star talks about his decision to stay in the 15-man game, interest in playing against the Lions and his hip-hop future with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
- Iain Payten
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Joey Manu on fire in Japan
Former Roosters star Joey Manu is loving life in Japan and has decided to stay in rugby union.
Watch: Joey Manu scores on debut in Japanese rugby but Aussie rival ices win
Former Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu crossed the line in his first game in rugby union.
- Jonathan Drennan
Eddie Jones’ Japan will face the Wallabies next year. Will he still be in charge?
Japanese Rugby officials unveiled the Australian as their new coach last December, just weeks after he quit the Wallabies. A year on, the JRFU appear to be re-considering their decision.
- Iain Payten
Playing under ‘terrifying’ Eddie Jones like a ‘dystopian novel’
An England player has revealed that the Australian coach ruled by fear - even telling a player he would be dropped if he didn’t get a haircut.
- Ben Coles
- Opinion
- Australian rugby
Eddie’s Brave Blossoms don’t look like Rugby Championship prospects
A 45-point loss at the hands of an understrength All Blacks team has exposed Japan’s lack of competitiveness under Eddie Jones.
- Paul Cully
- Analysis
- Wallabies
Sherrin the love: How sessions at Swans HQ has a Wallabies veteran ready for duty
Japan-based playmaker Bernard Foley says he is still highly motivated to play for his country and to help Australia’s young no.10s.
- Iain Payten
- Opinion
- Australian rugby
Another hammering for Eddie will test his revered status in Japan
Club coaches in Japan have worked hard to enhance the esteem in which their competition is held, and they won’t take kindly to heavy losses for the Brave Blossoms.
- Paul Cully
‘No different to Sonny’: All Blacks coaching legend is excited about Manu move
Why All Blacks legend Steve Hansen is backing Joey Manu to emulate the rugby feats of Sonny Bill Williams.
- Christian Nicolussi
Rooster for life or rugby for the long haul? Manu weighs his options
The NRL’s hottest free agent is set to make a multimillion-dollar contract call in the next month as overseas rugby comes calling.
- Dan Walsh
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