Sam Burgess is one of the biggest names in rugby league and union. Now the dual international believes the rival codes can come together in a unique new game.
The Kangaroos star will again be the main attraction in England after Brisbane agreed to travel to the UK for the World Club Challenge in February.
You don’t have to wait for the Ashes to start to get your fill of one of the great sporting rivalries – just get behind the Matildas,Kangaroos and Wallabies this week.
Tonga’s hopes of clinching a maiden piece of silverware now hinge on Jason Taumalolo’s fitness,as he watched his side succumb to a Jeremiah Nanai masterclass.
Penrith five-eighth spent the season learning from the best in Nathan Cleary. His prowess with the boot shapes as a key factor for Samoa in Sunday’s showdown against Tonga.
The battle that could cement Jason Taumalolo’s legacy as a rugby league pioneer comes after a season spent in the doldrums.
The Kangaroos are set for a once-in-a-career highlight when they take on England at a packed Wembley Stadium,which retains its cachet by hosting only premium events.
Before he passed away,a Kiwi ace’s father delivered a powerful message on where his international eligibility should rest.
Billy Smith enjoyed the best season of his injury-plagued career for the Tricolours,and put up his hand to represent the country of his heritage. He received a “thanks,but no thanks”.
If James Tedesco had listened to his brother,he’d be booked on a plane for the Ashes tour of England instead of best-man wedding duties.