Author: EveAim

Junior keen to cement Reds spot

First he was the Prince, then the “Ballymore Kid” but now Junior Laloifi just wants to be a regular starting Queensland Reds player. Laloifi’s stand out NRC season for Brisbane City saw him finish as the competition’s leading try scorer in a championship year, and win a contract with the Queensland Reds. His pathway to…

By EveAim October 8, 2019 Off

Rebels eye off silver lining

The Rebels are out of finals contention but they are firmly focused on reaching another club milestone, flanker Sean McMahon says. Melbourne has the chance to equal its best-ever Super Rugby win-loss record with a win in either of its final two games. While a mammoth injury toll and an intimidating trip to Christchurch might…

By EveAim October 8, 2019 Off

Red-hot Tomane halted by knee injury

Brumbies winger Joe Tomane could face a race against time to be fit for the June Tests, with a medial strain set to put him out for 6-10 weeks. Scans on Tuesday afternoon will determine the severity of Tomane’s knee injury that ended his match against the Crusaders in the 77th minute. Click Here: Germany…

By EveAim October 8, 2019 Off

Rebels hit hard by Hurricanes

The Melbourne Rebels have gone down to the Hurricanes 31-10 in an exhibition game at Harlequins Oval on Thursday night. Wes Goosen crossed for a double as the Hurricanes outscored the Rebels five tries to two after half-time in wet and wintery conditions. With torrential rain teeming down from kick-off, the the first half was…

By EveAim October 8, 2019 Off

Waratahs building voice

Waratahs captain Michael Hooper says the side’s leadership is working to fill the vocal void left by the departed Michael Cheika. “There’s definitely been changes with not having such a big personality in the group,” he said. “There has been more onus on players and staff members to bring a really well rounded voice to…

By EveAim October 8, 2019 Off

Calhanoglu deal 'financially impossible' for Leipzig

Hakan Calhanoglu will likely not be returning to Germany with RB Leipzig, according to Ralf Rangnick. RB Leipzig’s hopes of signing Hakan Calhanoglu appear to be over after the club’s coach and sporting director Ralf Rangnick declared the deal “financially impossible”. Reports in Italy suggested Leipzig had agreed a €20million (£17.6m) deal to bring Calhanoglu…

By EveAim October 8, 2019 Off