Football pioneer encourages gay players to come out
Former football champion Ian Roberts was the first openly gay male athletes in the country. He believes the next Australian sports star to come out as gay will be lauded as a superstar and an icon.
Former football champion Ian Roberts was the first openly gay male athletes in the country. He believes the next Australian sports star to come out as gay will be lauded as a superstar and an icon.
Manly are exploring the possibility of bringing a Wests Tigers outcast to the Sea Eagles as they look to strengthen their premiership aspirations, possibly saving him from NRL purgatory in the process.
There is a view some players at the Broncos have become “rock stars” following their fairytale charge to the 2023 grand final. This is how new coach Michael Maguire will drive cultural change.
Good luck, Madge. Michael Maguire knew the Broncos coaching position was a big job, and he’s now walking into a monumental situation on his first week in the job – and it could define his tenure at the club.
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Star playmaker Ali Brigginshaw convinced doctors she is fit to play against New Zealand in the Pacific Championships despite undergoing post-season surgery on a severely injuring her finger.
Mal Meninga has proposed his Kangaroos play expansion Test matches in some new overseas markets in a bid to attract more international players and fans. See where he thinks the game should go.
Sydney is one step closer to securing a regular season NFL game at Accor Stadium next year, with Venues NSW chair David Gallop pitching directly to the NFL boss in a bid to bring the franchise down under. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
NRL fans heading to Las Vegas for next year’s season-opener can make it a weekend to remember with Tim Tszyu locked in for a $10 million mega fight against Jermell Charlo.
New Broncos coach Michael Maguire has vowed to launch a crackdown on player conduct at the club, and one of his first tasks will be a crisis meeting with five-eighth Ezra Mam, who was hospitalised after a road accident in Brisbane on Friday night.
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon is desperate to end his side’s winless finals run which extends to 2018. However, there are 55 reasons that Cowboys coach Todd Payten is under more pressure when the two collide in their elimination final.
Manly boss Tony Mestrov has revealed a significant decision set to impact the Sea Eagles following an extensive club review, which will see ties cut with their western Sydney partners and a shake-up for pathways teams.
Brisbane has landed a much-needed recruitment blow on the Dolphins, while Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould has snuck under the radar of Queensland club to sign one of the state’s fastest footballers.
For Brisbane to become a bona fide title contender next season, the Broncos need Payne Haas to transform from locomotive to hit man or risk spending another NRL season in the doldrums.
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He’s the kid with the coolest name in rugby league, and on Saturday night he’ll be cheering on his dad while eating his favourite footy meal – hot chips.
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Anthony Seibold took over a fractured club when he replaced Des Hasler at the Sea Eagles in 2023. But after taking Manly back to finals footy, the coach is set to be rewarded with a new deal.
For the first time, Joey Manu has admitted he would “love” to return to the Roosters following a shock concession that his All Blacks dream is slipping away due to his disinterest in playing Super Rugby.
Sydney’s season has already been a success on the field after finishing top of the ladder and making their way to a home preliminary final — and they’re flying off the field as well.
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