Brisbane’s fears over the Chiefs’ pulling power has led them to question why Nine’s Bronte Gildea was part of the media pack who descended on Port Moresby last week.
NRL boss Peter V’landys declared his “man crush” on departing Rooster Mark Nawaqanitawase in front of plenty of onlookers at the World Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand.
Roosters chairman Nick Politis is confident Mark Nawaqanitawase will return to the club after his rugby stint. And he’s ready to spend top dollar to make it happen.
Superstar winger Mark Nawaqanitawase has dead-batted all questions about the chances of him returning to league after his two-year contract in Japan. Until now.
The star halfback will attempt to emulate Roosters great Cooper Cronk by leading his side to a premiership while carrying a serious injury. Meanwhile, the whispers over his future are getting louder.
An incident in Auckland in which a teenager pulled a knife on a group of Samoa stars, prompting one to leave the team camp, has been kept quiet.
The Tigers have realised the club legend needs help in his role after another tumultuous season.
Parramatta posted two photos of controversial former star Jarryd Hayne in their dressing rooms last weekend. The backlash was swift and damning.
The Tricolours and their star halfback have put contract negotiations on hold, with the parties still some way apart in their valuation of the Maroons playmaker.
Club chiefs have come up with a proposal to add extra games to grand final week, including a third-place play-off inspired by the thrilling France-England clash at the soccer World Cup.