Tom Dearden has shown he belongs in the do-or-die environment of Test rugby league after standing tall and guiding Australia to a 20-14 Pacific Cup final win over Tonga. Australia were crowned Pacific Cup champions on Sunday afternoon after beating Tonga 20-14 Tom Dearden sent a big message to Mal Meninga and proved that he can perform in the Test …
If international rugby league is to become what it promises to be, the best must still be yet to come for both Australia, Tonga and the game itself. Australia's men's side takes down Tonga 18-0 after Jillaroos winger Julia Robinson scores a record six tries as Australia runs 17 past Papua New Guinea to kick off the Pacific Championships. Putting …
The Dolphins have again been given permission by the NRL to go outside their top 30 in order to field a team, as coach Wayne Bennett battles illness ahead of the round-seven clash with Parramatta. Kurt Donoghoe — suspension — return rd 8 Tom Flegler — shoulder — return rd 8 Herbie Farnworth — arm — return rd 9 Anthony …
The Dolphins have won their first NRL match on debut with a shock 28-18 victory over the Sydney Roosters. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow made history as the Dolphins' first try scorer, while teammate Jamayne Isaako crossed for a double. A second-half double to Dolphins winger Isaako — after rampaging forward Lemuelu scored one of his own — gave the Dolphins an incredible …
New Queensland coach Billy Slater has named four debutants in his squad for this year's State of Origin series opener, including teenager Selwyn Cobbo. Key points: Teenager Selwyn Cobbo has been named ahead of Corey Oates for the Queensland squad The in-form Cowboys have six players included in Billy Slater's squad The squad will assemble in Brisbane before heading to …
