Rugby AU CEO Raelene Castle says the sport’s Illicit Drugs Policy will be reviewed, as discussion swirls around the need for confidentiality over positive tests. Wallabies and Reds prop James Slipper was on Thursday banned for two months and fined $27,500 after returning two positive tests to cocaine in February and May this year. Under […]
Read MorePolice drop Hunt cocaine charge
Police have dropped Karmichael Hunt’s cocaine charge but the Reds star will still face court this month. Hunt’s lawyer, Adam Magill, confirmed police have dropped the charge relating to Hunt’s possession of cocaine but he will still have to reappear on February 19, charged with possession of Xanax and contravening of a police direction. Click […]
Read MoreWaratahs open to Folau flexibility
Israel Folau will play in the best spot for the Waratahs, whether that be fullback or on the wing, backs coach Chris Malone says. Folau has played mainly fullback in 2018, but played a match on the wing before injuring his hamstring against the Brumbies, and played 20 minutes on the edge against the Blues. […]
Read MoreClub Hub: Miller to play 100th game for Norths, Reds return to Premier Rugby
A big weekend of club rugby coming up and a big milestone for Shute Shield favourite in Sydney. Will Miller celebrates his 100th grade game for the Shoremen against the table-topping Rats and he says it’s time to get some Shute Shield impetus happening. “We’re in a good position on the ladder but it’s time […]
Read MoreBrumbies confident they can smooth out patchy performances
Brumbies prop James Slipper admits the ACT side still has to iron out their ebbs and flows but says they still have confidence they’re on the right track. The Brumbies have shown some exciting rugby at times this season, with wins over the Waratahs and Chiefs, but they have struggled at other times, dropping two […]
Read MoreNaivalu heading north as Reds confirm Perese release
The Reds have officially secured the services of Wallabies flyer Sefa Naivalu as a replacement for Broncos bound Izaia Perese. Perese’s push to leave the club was revealed overnight but the Reds have found a more than capable replacement in Naivalu. The 10 Test winger will be one of the first players picked in coach Brad […]
Read MoreLong sideline stint coming to early end for Robertson
Six months on the sideline has felt like an age for Waratahs prop Tom Robertson but ironically his Super Rugby return is coming earlier than expected. Robertson ruptured his ACL training with the Wallabies in Argentina in October last year as he attempted to change direction in a drill. “I stepped off my right foot, […]
Read MoreClimate emergency: why global mobilization is so important
Our planet is currently facing an unprecedented climate crisis and we are now close to the point of no return. The consequences are already showing signs of irreversibility in many parts of the world, and many are now suggesting the abandonment of the term ‘climate change’ in exchange for language that conveys the seriousness of […]
Read MoreClimate emergency: why global mobilization is so important
Our planet is currently facing an unprecedented climate crisis and we are now close to the point of no return. The consequences are already showing signs of irreversibility in many parts of the world, and many are now suggesting the abandonment of the term ‘climate change’ in exchange for language that conveys the seriousness of […]
Read MoreI don't believe a word Pogba says, he plays for himself – Keane
Click:paver block making machine The World Cup winning midfielder’s commitment to the cause at Old Trafford has been called into question following a poor run of results Roy Keane has given a less than flattering opinion on Paul Pogba, with the former Manchester United man stating that he feels the midfielder no longer wants to […]
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