Coroner Simon McGregor has recused himself from the inquest into the death of former Tiger Shane Tuck with the state coroner Judge John Cain to take carriage of the investigation. The decision comes after the AFL and the AFLPA made applications for coroner McGregor to step aside from the inquest due to him being the brother of an AFLPA staff […]

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has backed the club’s position to only offer halfback Adam Reynolds a one-year deal but warns it could result in Reynolds leaving for a better opportunity. A day after Reynolds’ manager Steve Gillis conceded the premiership-winning halfback could depart if the club doesn’t offer him a bigger deal, Bennett weighed in urging both parties to […]

The woman who was sexually assaulted by NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne has told of the moment Jarryd Hayne attempted to “serenade” her by singing along to Ed Sheeran songs all the while “completely looking through me, ignoring me”. Hayne, 33, has been told by a District Court judge he will be sent to jail after being this week convicted of […]

When Remi Casty departed Catalans Dragons at the end of the 2020 season, it severed a link on the playing side to the club’s inaugural Super League campaign 15 years ago. Although a fringe player in those early years of the club’s entry into the competition, Casty – aside from spending 2014 with Sydney Roosters – became an integral part […]

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has become embroiled in a war of words with NRL 360 co-host Paul Kent over Felise Kaufusi’s ugly incident against the Parramatta Eels. During the round two clash at Bankwest Stadium on Thursday evening, Kaufusi dropped an elbow onto the head of Eels forward Ryan Matterson, who subsequently suffered a concussion. Watch The 2021 NRL […]

The MCG’s capacity has been increased to 75,000 but the attendance is likely to fall considerably short of that figure when Carlton and Collingwood meet on Thursday night. Carlton’s Jacob Weitering takes on Collingwood’s Mason Cox in 2018.Credit:Wayne Ludbey The fact that both the Blues and Magpies lost in round one have hurt the chances of reaching the the new […]

At its height it had as many as 30 bars, restaurants and cafes stretched across several states but the hospitality group established by George Gregan and his wife Erica has been placed in administration. The Australian reports GG Leasing, which was established while the rugby legend was at the peak of his powers with the Wallabies and trades as GG […]

The NRL’s ambitious plans to take over the Australian sporting landscape knows no bounds, with league CEO Andrew Abdo flagging an 18-club competition that could be divided into conferences. As league officials move quickly toward the introduction of a second Brisbane team in 2023 — an addition the Courier Mail has revealed will be worth $50 million to rugby league […]

A club needs to get several things right if it is to have a successful season but one of the most important aspects is the recruitment of their overseas players, writes Phil Clarke… There is always a buzz of excitement and a degree of curiosity when the club announces a signing from Down Under – whether that be Wally Lewis […]

Sydney are reaping the rewards from a $10 million-plus investment into their academy, as the club’s recruiting boss forecast a time when the rest of the league will also share in the spoils. Swans young gun Errol Gulden declared he would not be playing in the AFL if not for the club’s academy program after becoming the first member of […]