throwing the rugby league world into shock


by Daily Mail

Daily Mail— Hill had a highly successful career that saw him play 246 first-grade club games and represent his state and country. He'll be remembered as a Manly legend and colourful character.

The Guardian—How the NWSL became the world’s most innovative league. League commissioner Jessica Berman talks ballooning franchise values, the merits of expansion and reducing injuriesNo soccer league in the world is experiencing a boom comparative to the NWSL in 2024. Last month, the world’s first purpose-built stadium for a women’s sports franchise opened in Kansas City, marking the new home of the Current. San Diego Wave broke its NWSL home opener attendance record with over 32,000 fans, while the NWSL was listed at No 5 on the World’s 50 Most Innovative...

The Guardian—Rugby league kick-off rules could be changed to reduce collisions, NRL says. St George’s Moses Suli concussed on first play of Anzac Day gameLeague says it’s ‘desperately’ trying to reduce head impactsA staple of rugby league is under threat as calls mount to address the high velocity collisions in traditional kick-offs, and the NRL says it cannot rule out change.St George centre Moses Suli was concussed on the first play of the Anzac Day game against the Roosters on Thursday, when a sprinting Jared Waerea-Hargreaves met the Dragons defensive line at top speed. Continue...

IFLScience—Behold The Thermonator: World's First Flame-Throwing Robot Dog Is For Sale. Finally – FINALLY! – the world's first flame-throwing robot dog is available for the general public to purchase in the US.