On Thursday, the New England Free Jacks were escorted out of Quincy, Massachusetts, by the city police. Rugby teams usually receive such treatment after too much post-match socialising but this was pre-game, the Major League Rugby champions heading for a flight to California to defend their title against Seattle Seawolves.From a team practiced in the art of promoting itself and its sport, it was a nice bit of stagecraft ahead of Sunday’s championship game. Nic Benson, chief executive of MLR, was headed west too.“The San Diego team owners hosting the game are putting a lot into it,” Benson told the…
A rampant Gold Coast has thrashed Brisbane to continue the Broncos’ horror NRL run, scoring 36 unanswered second-half points to secure a 46-18 win over their southeast Queensland rivals.Young guns Keano Kini and Jojo Fifita were the standouts for the Titans at Skilled Park on Saturday as they romped to their biggest win over the Broncos, who slumped to their eighth defeat in nine games.Compounding last year’s grand finalist’s woes, Payne Haas suffered a suspected Lisfranc injury, Ezra Mam hurt an ankle just before halftime and three Broncos (Corey Jensen, Brendan Piakura, Kotoni Staggs) were all placed on report.Kini scored…
Roosters coach Trent Robinson admits his side must arrest their ongoing defensive deficiencies after once again letting in a pile of points as his troops downed the Dolphins 40-34 in Perth on Friday night.Defence has been a recurring issue for Robinson’s men having conceded 64 points in their last two outings alone, including last week’s 34-30 win over Manly when they shot out to an 18-0 lead after 20 minutes before falling away late in the game to almost have it snatched at the death.Watch every game of the NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play…
By Mohamed BahaaThe officials for the 2024 Rugby Championship have been confirmed, with England’s Luke Pearce appointed to referee the opening game between Australia and South Africa. The match will take place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, August 10, as the Wallabies face off against the reigning world champions, the Springboks.On the same day, Angus Gardner of Australia will officiate the clash between New Zealand and Argentina at Sky Stadium in Wellington.Experienced Team of RefereesThe Rugby Championship will feature 12 referees from seven countries, who collectively bring experience from 337 Test matches. Among them are three debutants: Pierre…
Wigan’s victory means they leapfrog Hull KR and Warrington Wolves into top spot while Huddersfield remain ninth.That Huddersfield edged out Wigan at the break was made all the more impressive given they were swiftly depleted in a bruising opening quarter.Matty English was forced off for a head injury assessment (HIA) having suffered a cut to the head and was eventually cleared to return to the field, while Chris Hill also came off worse in a later tackle and departed for a HIA of his own.Wigan’s season has hit the brakes in recent games with Matt Peet’s side coming into Thursday’s…
Joe Schmidt has once again made several alterations after selecting his wider Wallabies training squad for the Rugby Championship. The mid-year window allowed the new head coach to assess the talent at his disposal with the aim of finding some individuals that can help Australia put in an improved display in this upcoming tournament. There is still an element of experimentation for Schmidt, however, who has named a further six uncapped players in the 36. They include Luke Reimer, Carlo Tizzano, Seru Uru and Hamish Stewart. Reimer and Tizzano have benefited after injuries to Liam Wright and Fraser McReight while Uru…
Professional women’s rugby is coming to Denver.The Mile High City on Wednesday was named one of three markets that will host a team for Women’s Elite Rugby’s (WER) inaugural season next year.Boston and Chicago were the other two cities announced.In April, the WER announced it was aiming to launch a six- to eight-team league, each with a 30-player roster, for the 2025 season. This will be the first professional women’s rugby league in the U.S., according to organizers.The news comes a day after the United States stunned Australia on a last-minute play by Alex Sedrick to win the bronze medal…
Instagram Collecting Olympic medals and handing out roses?! Bachelor Nation fans are watching Jenn Tran’s season of “The Bachelorette” unfold each week and we’re all also watching the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Amid the Olympic excitement, rugby star and Olympic medalist Ilona Maher has been going viral as she’s looking for love in the Olympic village. She has been cracking fans up on social media as she’s picking out wedding colors after “a man just talked” to her in line for food in the village. Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post. Ilona’s videos have been garnering…
PARIS (AP) — Ilona Maher, America’s rugby-playing social media sweetheart, walked onto the terrace of Team USA House carrying a sandwich, the United States’ first ever rugby sevens Olympic medal hanging around her neck. In between a rapid-fire media rotation, she squeezed in bites of her snack and re-applied her trademark red lipstick. It was authentic Maher, who uses the platform she has built to promote body positivity and the sport she loves, all while insisting women who run, tackle and throw stiff arms can still be feminine.Maher, who first shot to stardom three years ago by using her wicked…
Debate has raged over Brian To’o’s reported discontent at the Panthers and what the star winger’s intentions for his future are.To’o is reportedly unhappy with his current Panthers deal and there are whispers that he wants to join best mate Jarome Luai at the Tigers next season. To’o’s management is said to have met with Panthers brass on Wednesday.NRL360 host Braith Anasta and The Daily Telegraph’s Michael Carayannis debated the reasons behind To’o’s meeting with Penrith.Watch every game of every round this NRL Telstra Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free…