John Morris has defended his handling of contract talks with Shaun Johnson and Will Chambers in the aftermath of his sacking by the Sharks. Morris, who was dumped this week after Cronulla hitched its wagon to Craig Fitzgibbon, was criticised for agreeing to different deals with the club and Johnson over the playmaker’s future, while he missed repeated calls from […]

Kyle Eastmond has been told to feel his way back into rugby league as he prepares to make his eagerly-awaited debut for Leeds in Thursday’s Super League clash with Wigan at Headingley. The 31-year-old dual-code international, who has joined the Rhinos on a two-year deal, was left out of their first three matches to give him more time to readjust […]

A report has emerged linking Penrith Panthers back-rower Kurt Capewell with a shock switch to the Brisbane Broncos. According to TheCourier Mail, Capewell is set to be offered a $450,000-per season contract to join the Broncos next year. Watch The 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership Live & On-Demand with No Ad-Breaks During Play. New to Kayo? Try 14-Days Free Now > […]

Super Rugby will expand to 12-teams in 2022 and become a trans-Tasman competition again with conditional licences granted to the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika to join. Last month World Rugby pledged a $2.16 million annual package to guide the teams through their first three years in the competition. Expansion has now been deemed viable and licenses officially granted, news […]

After he dropped his $1 million man to reserve grade to play with the South Logan Magpies, Broncos coach Kevin Walters says he’s surprised Anthony Milford hasn’t walked out on an NRL future. Milford has endured a difficult few years since helping inspire Brisbane to the 2015 grand final. He was played in the halves and at fullback under Anthony […]

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England head coach Shaun Wane has added another four players to his training squad ahead of Tuesday’s squad session at Leeds Beckett University. Huddersfield prop Matty English and centre Jake Wardle have been called up, along with Leeds front rower Mikolaj Oledzki and hooker Kruise Leeming to prepare for England’s mid-season international against the Combined Nations All Stars at Warrington […]

Sydney Roosters assistant coach Craig Fitzgibbon has officially signed a three-year deal with the Cronulla Sharks, according to several reports. The 43-year-old is set to replace John Morris as Cronulla’s head coach at the end of the year — Cameron Ciraldo is expected to be named his assistant coach. Watch The 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership Live & On-Demand with No […]

Injury-prone St Kilda midfielder Zak Jones may miss the club’s Thursday night date with Richmond, while ruckman Rowan Marshall is also in doubt for the clash. Jones and Marshall were both on light duties at training at Moorabbin on Tuesday, less than three days after the Saints’ stirring win over West Coast. Zak Jones could miss St Kilda’s prime time […]

Cronulla coach John Morris could walk away from the Shire club as early as this week after the Sharks reportedly confirmed they’ve signed Craig Fitzgibbon to coach from next season. The Australian journalist Brent Read tweeted on Tuesday, “Cronulla have told John Morris they will accelerate the coaching process. Expect Craig Fitzgibbon to be confirmed as Sharks coach for next […]