Six-year-old Max Jamieson was inconsolable when the news broke yesterday: his favourite rugby league player, Jack Wighton, will leave the Canberra Raiders. Key points: Canberra's standout player Jack Wighton will join South Sydney next year The Raiders had offered him a lucrative deal in the hope he would remain a "one-club player" Fans criticise the disruptions caused by mid-season contract …
On the eve of the 2022 Origin series opener, whispers of New South Wales coach Brad Fittler's plan to pull a late switch by starting Stephen Crichton and benching Jack Wighton seem to be getting louder. Key points: There have been whispers Jack Wighton will be benched for State of Origin I with Stephen Crichton to start in his place …