NewZ NewZ with a Zeal
Director of rugby Scott Johnson will depart Rugby Australia at the end of the year ahead of the organisation’s review into its high performance program.
December, 2021
-
10 December
Newcastle Jets thrash Wellington Phoenix 5-1 in A-League Women clash
Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond makes an impressive return to Jets colours in their 5-1 A-League Women rout over the Phoenix.
-
10 December
Hulking winger Nick Cotric set for Raiders return within a week
Nick Cotric could rejoin the Canberra Raiders as early as next week as the final piece of a frantic pre-Christmas roster jigsaw that has also involved Parramatta and Canterbury. Bailey Simonsson's immediate departure to the Eels on a three-year deal has opened up salary cap space to accommodate Canberra junior …
-
10 December
Asofa-Solomona turns back on Storm skipper
Solomona's future with Melbourne looks increasingly bleak with the giant prop cutting contact with Storm skipper Jesse Bromwich.
-
10 December
Melbourne Storm crisis deepens as Nelson Asofa-Solomona turns back on captain Jesse Bromwich
Melbourne Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona has taken his pre-season absence to an extraordinary level, offering radio silence to teammates. The 25-year-old’s NRL future is under a cloud after standing firm on refusing the COVID-19 vaccine,
-
10 December
Titans NRL exit lifts pressure off Taylor
Ash Taylor claims he is more relaxed without his big-money Gold Coast contract, despite fighting to keep his NRL career alive at the Warriors.
-
10 December
Asofa-Solomona turns back on Melb skipper
Nelson Asofa-Solomona's future with Melbourne looks increasingly bleak with the giant prop cutting contact with Storm skipper Jesse Bromwich. Asofa-Solomona is the sole Melbourne NRL player …
-
10 December
Hetherington On His Biggest Influences On His NRL Journey
It’s no secret that sport runs in the family for 22-year-old Broncos forward Kobe Hetherington, with mother Kym having represented Queensland in netball and basketball; and father Jason a league legend with 133 NRL games to his name,
-
10 December
Rival clubs circling Dragons star as Dogs set to release $650k flyer: NRL Transfer Whispers
The Dragons are in danger of losing one of their best players as Sydney clubs and the Dolphins circle on the versatile star. An Australian and New South Wales representative is on the cusp of a homecoming at the Raiders.
-
10 December
Newcastle Knights cheerleaders calling on men — and fresh dance styles — for 2022
Cheerleaders are a divisive issue among rugby league fans, but one club is making an effort to make the half-time entertainment more inclusive.