Jarryd Hayne’s rape victim has spoken in court about rumours and innuendo that swirled around the case, saying the assault left her feeling “dirty and violated”. “People talk about my vagina, my choices, and like to give their opinions based on what they’ve heard and it is the most helpless feeling,” the woman, who cannot be identified, told the Newcastle […]

Adrian Lam says Wigan Warriors will hold talks with Canberra Raiders half-back George Williams over a potential return in 2022. Canberra have confirmed the England international, who is in the second season of a three-year contract, is homesick due to being separated from friends and family in this country by the Covid-19 pandemic. Should Williams seek a return to Super […]

Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson says Tony Clubb’s eight-match ban for a racial comment against Andre Savelio is too lenient – but hailed his player’s conduct during the matter. Wigan prop Clubb was on Wednesday fined two weeks wages by his club which will go towards “a dedicated education and diversity training programme”. The Warriors said that Clubb’s New Zealand-born […]

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Geelong coach Chris Scott has promised to some different things against Richmond on Friday night as they attempt to topple the reigning premiers for just the second time since 2017. The Cats are “still trying to crack the code” to beat the Tigers, said Scott on Wednesday, with the main difficulty in the execution of plans to defeat them, rather […]

Auckland’s predicted All Blacks exodus has begun, with Hoskins Sotutu leaving the province to link up with Counties Manukau. Last month, the Herald exclusively reported unrest within the Auckland camp, with a review and later feedback from Blues chief executive Andrew Hore believed to have conveyed fractured relationships between some players and coaches and the need for better communication channels. […]

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has revealed Randwick-born rookie Dean Hawkins will replace the injured Adam Reynolds at halfback against Melbourne on Thursday, sparking a backline reshuffle. Hawkins, who made his NRL debut off the bench against Brisbane in round 5, will don the No 7 jumper after originally being named as a reserve. He will feel relieved to receive […]

Adam Reynolds hasn’t closed the door on moving interstate as his time with South Sydney looks like coming to an end. The Rabbitohs are holding firm in refusing to offer their 30-year-old halfback anything more than a one-year deal, and even though he wants to be a one-club player, the Bunnies star will look elsewhere if it means extending his […]