Old Trafford hosted a crowd of 60,783 to witness St Helens beat Leeds Rhinos in the Super League Grand Final by 24 points to 12 to make it a record-breaking four grand final victories on the bounce. The fifth final between Super League’s two most successful clubs was greeted by the usual flamethrower and light …
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With the rugby league world cup being staged in England this year after it was postponed to 2021 the hosts have released a new playing kit which will be worn by all three of the representing squads – men’s, women’s and wheelchair. The company producing the jerseys are OXEN and will be sponsored by BETFRED …
Josh Mcguire is a wire! Warrington Wolves confirmed the signing of Josh McGuire from St George Illawarra Dragons from the 2023 season on a two-year deal on Wednesday, he now joins Gil Dudson and Sam Kasiano as new recruits as they will look to rebuild from a disappointing 2022. Mcguire is now 32 years old …
After the enthralling 38-26 points comeback win against fellow relegation candidates Wakefield Trinity at the magic weekend, Toulouse Olympique’s super league survival became a little more possible. This was followed up by another largely significant 20-6 points victory over Leeds Rhinos on Saturday evening in France seeing them climb off the bottom of the table …
When Gary Hetherington announced the appointment of Rohan Smith, there was a feeling of relief that after a relatively long wait, a coach had arrived through the Headingley doors. Yet most still feel nervous about what the future holds in a season, so far, has failed to live up to expectations. Smith who has been …
The Queensland Maroons have defied the odds to defeat the New South Wales Blues 2-1 in the State of Origin series. After being dubbed the “worst” side in Origin history, the Maroons lifted the Shield in front of nearly 50,000 of their loyal fans in what is the most attended sporting event since the beginning …
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The Queensland Maroons have won their first Women’s State of Origin title against the New South Wales Blues with the young guns in their spine leading the charge. Fullback Tamika Upton kickstarted the Maroons’ 24-18 victory while Tarryn Aiken’s best-on-ground performance included a try and an assist. It was a night of firsts for women’s …
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The idea to globalise the Super Rugby competition and incorporate more international teams from Japan and Argentina in 2016 was an interesting idea at the start. On one hand the NZ teams could get a look over the world and promote their brand, while on the other hand the level of competition and excitement for …
The NRL kicked off this weekend, with the defending premiers Cronulla hosting the Brisbane Broncos to open the round. The boys from Queensland came out on top with a strong defensive showing, 26-18, where the Sharks were shorthanded with the likes of Ben Barba and Valentine Holmes missing from the premiership side of 2016. Although …
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Super Rugby has only just begun but yet, its flaws are already clear. Just like last year, the New Zealand teams are dominant, while others struggle. It’s due to a combination of the confusion in tournament structure, as well as teams such as the Sunwolves, that SANZAR need to replicate the top 14 competition in …