‘If I’m white, I’ll attack… I’m pretty much the same on the pitch!’: Manu Tuilagi reveals he’s become ‘obsessed’ with CHESS since the World Cup, but admits England team-mate Jonny May is ‘the grandmaster’ The England players have formed a chess league in camp at Pennyhill Park Jonny May is providing the main competition for the powerhouse centre Tuilagi could be reunited in the centre with Henry Slade against Wales Manu
Jamie George says England’s response to their World Cup campaign being blown off-course by a typhoon has convinced them they can handle any coronavirus disruption. The decision by the Irish government to postpone Ireland’s home Six Nations fixture against Italy on Saturday week increases the likelihood of the plug being pulled on England’s match in Italy seven days later. The chances of that happening have not been helped by several
Catalans boss Steve McNamara has hailed Israel Folau’s contribution after he helped the French team to a last-gasp 34-29 victory at Hull. The 30-year-old Australian was the centre of attention in what was his first English Super League appearance in England since signing a 12-month contract with Catalans after he was sacked by Rugby Australia last May for making homophobic comments on social media. Watch the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership
In a remarkable admission that will send shockwaves throughout New Zealand Rugby, All Blacks star Ardie Savea says he’s considering a move to the NRL. But in news that will go down like a lead balloon at the Warriors, it’s not the sole New Zealand club he wants to join. No, Savea says he wants to go to a team that stands a chance of winning. “Strategically I would want
Latrell Mitchell has made such an immediate impression at South Sydney he is already on track to become an even bigger deal than fan favourite Greg Inglis. South Sydney boss Shane Richardson was heavily involved in luring Inglis and Mitchell to the Redfern club, and has been blown away by how quickly their latest rockstar signing has been embraced. Latrell Mitchell needed less than a minute to set up a
Catalans Dragons snatched a last-gasp 34-29 victory at Hull FC as Israel Folau made his first Super League appearance in England. Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia last May for making anti-LGBT+ comments on social media, made a try-scoring debut for Catalans during their 36-18 home victory against Castleford last month but struggled to make an impact at the KCOM Stadium. Hull ran in 24 unanswered points either side
‘You have to graft… change is the most difficult thing’: Alun Wyn Jones backs Wayne Pivac in defiant message as Wales captain looks to prevent three defeats on the spin ahead of blockbuster showdown with England Wales travel to Twickenham next week to take on England in the Six Nations The 2019 champions have lost their last two games and tension is growing Under Warren Gatland, the Welsh side never
The AFL has only "limited exposure" to the coronavirus and is well-placed to weather any economic shocks from the spread of the disease, according to AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan. McLachlan suggested that, as a domestic game played within this country, the coronavirus posed fewer business risks for the AFL than sports that were more international. AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan.Credit:AAP His views follow fears that the Olympic Games in Tokyo –
A fresh calf injury has put Matt Moylan's season back another few weeks as coach John Morris comes to terms with a serious shortage of backs. Moylan watched Cronulla's 28-16 win over Manly at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium in a polo. There were no signs of fellow injured stars Josh Dugan and Bronson Xerri. Uncapped Sharks prop Toby Rudolf was the star of the show on Sunday.Credit:NRL Photos On field, it
CARLTON 0.2 2.3 4.5 5.6 (36)ADELAIDE 1.2 3.2 4.3 4.4 (28)GOALS Carlton: T Harris 2 D Vescio M Prespakis N Stevens. Adelaide: A Considine A Hatchard E Jones R Metcalfe.BEST Carlton: M Prespakis T Harris C Wilson C Dalton G Egan D Vescio. Adelaide: A Hatchard E Marinoff E Phillips J Mules S Allan.UMPIRES Craig Fleer, Andrew Crosby, Tom Bryce.OFFICIAL CROWD 7,281 at Richmond Oval. Carlton have toppled reigning AFLW
