How Long Can Nathan Brown Hang On At Newcastle Knights?
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
It’s a hard fact to ignore – the Newcastle Knights are the worst team in NRL history.
In the past three years they have won…
Hardaker Shocked As Panthers Struggle
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
They were tipped by many to be NRL grand finalists in 2017.
Young, strong, full of attacking bite and flair, with the ability to tear…
Saluting A Super League Great
Ross Heppenstall
The Sportsman Reporter
It has lasted over a decade, but a glorious chapter in Leeds Rhinos’ history is drawing nearer to a close.
Rob Burrow’s decision to retire…
Is New South Wales Legend Fittler The Man To Break Queensland's Origin Stranglehold?
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
The fallout and recriminations following NSW’s embarrassing capitulation against Queensland in State of Origin Game III continues.
NSW coach Laurie Daley is close to getting…
England United Ahead Of World Cup
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
England’s 2008 World Cup campaign down under was marred by rumours of a rift between players from Leeds and St Helens.
England won just one…
Raiders Strike Back
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
Raiders fire back
Canberra’s 2017 season is not over, well not yet anyway. The Raiders fired back to edge the Dragons 18-14 at GIO Stadium.…
Don't Write Off Saints
Ross Heppenstall
The Sportsman Reporter
You would think that Justin Holbrook might be cautious about St Helens’ prospects of ending a traumatic campaign with a trip to Old Trafford.
Asked…
Eden Injury Takes Shine Off Castleford Win
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
The Good
Wakefield’s great 2017 gathers pace with a comfortable 36-8 victory over Widnes on Friday night. Trinity have had their share of adversity to…
Cuthbertson And Leeds Cruising Along
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
Castleford and Salford have taken most of the plaudits this season.
On top of the table, playing some razzle-dazzle rugby league, the Tigers have been…
Salford Red Devils Ready To Strike
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
Salford have enjoyed a tremendous 2017 Super League season, proving many people wrong with a series of sensational wins.
With a Challenge Cup semi-final approaching,…
Peta Hiku Primed To Work For Wire
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
New Warrington signing Peta Hiku is happy to fit along wherever he is needed as the Wire battle to ensure they remain in Super League…
Workman Wakeman Wants World Cup Spot
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
Huddersfield prop Shannon Wakeman is hoping to make his first World Cup this year. And the Australian is gunning to make his tournament debut with…
Maroons Massacre Blues In Origin Decider
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
Dynasty dead? No chance. Queensland have dispelled any doubt that their domination of State Origin is nearing its end with a comprehensive 22-6 win in…
Danny McGuire Has Been The Beating Heart Of The Leeds Rhinos
Ross Heppenstall
The Sportsman Reporter
Much was made of Kevin Sinfield and Jamie Peacock’s contribution to the Leeds Rhinos success story, and rightly so, but nobody has embodied the club’s…
Brett Hodgson Hails Better Blues
John Davidson
The Sportsman Reporter
“I think NSW have a better team. But you never know with Queensland, they always find a way.”
And so we come to Origin Game…
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