Author: Tom Smith
Down Under Diary: Why Craig Bellamy’s Melbourne Storm are well set to win another NRL title
As Melbourne gallop to yet another minor premiership, is Craig Bellamy about to add a sixth premiership ring to his collection? AT THE conclusion of…
The story of a rancorous 2024 State of Origin series
With both states throwing stones across the Tweed River, this year’s rancorous Origin series was destined to end with a bang in Brisbane. “YOU’VE got…
Why Sydney Roosters are well placed for NRL success in their ‘last dance’ season
With a galaxy of stars sitting in the departure lounge, 2024 looms as the final chance for this group of Sydney Roosters to add another…
Queensland triumph in historic Women’s State of Origin decider
QUEENSLAND stand-off Tarryn Aiken led her state to a thumping 22-6 victory over New South Wales in the deciding match of the first ever three-game…
How New South Wales stunned Queensland in State of Origin II with record blitz
NEW SOUTH WALES’ new faces spearheaded a record-breaking first-half blitz to send this year’s State of Origin series to a decider. Recalled halfback Mitchell Moses…
Down Under Diary: Are Newcastle Knights right to rely on Kalyn Ponga?
Newcastle are all in on Kalyn Ponga — but as injury strikes again, is KP the right bet? YOU wouldn’t have blamed Newcastle fans for…
Down Under Diary: The All Black helping New Zealand Warriors hunt first NRL title
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has returned from rugby union to help the Warriors hunt for their elusive maiden premiership. THERE aren’t many players in the NRL who…
Down Under Diary: What’s stopping PNG from becoming the NRL’s 18th team?
What are the barriers standing between Papua New Guinea and the NRL’s 18th licence … and what’s stopping Peter V’landys from leaping over them? WHILE…
Is Benji Marshall the man to drag Wests Tigers from the bottom of the NRL?
With title-winning hero Benji Marshall at the helm, are the Wests Tigers poised to claw their way off the foot of the NRL ladder? BENJI…
Cronulla Sharks have the class but can they finally win when it matters?
2024 is the year Cronulla must salute in September for the first time under coach Craig Fitzgibbon. CRONULLA SHARKS have one very simple new year’s…
