OLIVER Gildart is set to be offered an NRL chance with Wests Tigers as a raft of big-name departures from Wigan looms. For SunSport understands John Bateman’s future may be decided this week as four clubs Down Under want him. And Catalans Dragons owner Bernard Guasch believes Sam Tomkins wants to make the move to […]
GARETH Widdop has revealed the secret ‘coach’ who is helping him hit the heights in the NRL and for England – his gran! But he admits he has some competition in the popularity stakes – and Irene may not let go if she ever gets her hands on St George-Illawarra team-mate Matt Dufty. Every time […]
AND STILL England players are having to justify the proposed Test against New Zealand in Denver as the NRL keeps its heels dug in. SunSport understands nothing really came from a meeting where Rugby Football League officials fronted the NRL and its clubs as opposition to the June 23 match remains. However, representatives from the […]
SAM Burgess will have an enforced rest after copping a two-match ban after fighting an NRL judiciary charge – and losing. The England ace will now miss two matches, including Friday’s meeting with compatriot James Graham, after the judiciary panel punished him for making ‘dangerous contact’ with Josh Morris. The South Sydney ace’s forearm made […]
OK, IT pales into insignificance alongside sandpaper and a cricket ball but the attitude of the NRL towards the England v New Zealand Test in Denver borders on the scandalous. Both nations are heading to Colorado to face each other on June 23 to showcase what many say is ‘the greatest game’ to a completely […]