Sydney and Parramatta have been dealt “extreme” conditions for their NRL clash at Allianz Stadium on Friday night. Heavy rain in Sydney has given the stadium’s drainage a serious workout for the clash between the finals-bound Roosters and struggling Eels. Water above the surface is inches deep, making for a slippery affair. Know the news … Read more
Trent Robinson has lauded Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as one of the greatest players in Sydney Roosters history after the tough-as-nails prop called time on his NRL career. The Roosters confirmed on Tuesday that Waerea-Hargreaves will leave at the end of the 2024 season after 15 years with the club. The New Zealand international’s decision to move … Read more
Flying Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will switch codes to join the NRL’s Sydney Roosters from 2025, Rugby Australia have confirmed. Nawaqanitawase, who has won 11 caps for Australia since making his debut on last year’s tour of Europe, will join the Roosters on a two-year deal. The defection of one of their brightest rising stars … Read more
The Friday night semi-final blockbuster between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters promises to be an explosive affair after a war of words erupted between the teams. Former Storm hooker turned Rooster Brandon Smith fired the first shot when he called the Storm’s horror 26-0 NRL qualifying-final loss to the Broncos “putrid”. “Hopefully they bring … Read more
NRL reporter Lara Pitt has given a masterclass on how to deal with heckling fans during live TV. The Fox Sports presenter was crossing live on air next to the exit as dejected Sharks fans piled out of the stadium following Cronulla’s 13-12 loss to the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night. Clearly disgruntled with the … Read more
Newcastle have named superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga and halfback Jackson Hastings for their NRL elimination final against Canberra in an enormous boost for the Knights before Sunday’s clash. Ponga (shoulder) and Hastings (ankle) are both tipped to feature for the red-hot Knights but will be monitored throughout the week, both having trained with the side … Read more