Trent Robinson hits back at claims Roosters prop Spencer Leniu is racist

[ad_1] Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is adamant that Spencer Leniu is not a racist hopeful that the fallout from his eight match ban for calling Brisbane’s Ezra Mam “a monkey” can lead to a “changing point” for language in sport and society. The Samoan international pleaded guilty to the slur made during the opening … Read more

Luke Keary opens up on Joey Manu’s rugby switch; Roosters out to fix round one record as Joseph Manu heads to Vegas

[ad_1] As Joseph Manu was leaving Sydney to join his teammates on the other side of the world, Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary told the travelling media in Los Angeles that it would be “totally fine” if the strike centre spent a few seasons in French rugby before “hopefully” coming back to the Tricolours. Manu has … Read more

Anthony Seibold calls out the Rabbitohs for lack of Las Vegas promotion

[ad_1] The fuse has been lit for next week’s historic season-opener with Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold calling out the Rabbitohs for failing to promote the game in Las Vegas by basing themselves in San Diego. Manly is the only team to be based in Vegas for the double-header, with the other three clubs setting … Read more

Pre-season trials best teams and players, Blog with James Hooper

[ad_1] The sight of a Steeden launching back into orbit in the NRL’s official pre-season trials is always a highlight on the summer sporting calendar. Big shots, blistering tries and an off-season of hard yakka were all on show as the NRL kick-started what’s going to be a history-making season. Of course you don’t win … Read more

Trent Robinson confident Joseph Manu will return to Roosters after rugby stint

[ad_1] Roosters coach Trent Robinson says “it’s pretty clear” that star centre Joseph Manu won’t be at the club next year, but he’s confident the former Golden Boot winner will return following a likely move to French rugby in 2025. Manu has indicated to club officials that he will more than likely take up a … Read more

Jarome Luai racing the clock for round 1

[ad_1] The Panthers are “optimistic” that Jarome Luai will be fit to play in round 1, but the star five-eighth still has a few boxes to tick as he recovers from off-season shoulder surgery. Luai is expected to be on the plane to England for the World Club Challenge, but his status for that game … Read more