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Has pretty much always been the case with PI teams. Brilliant footballers but too much individuality which is surprising given their cultures are based on community.
Looked forward out of TJP's hands on the head-on but line ball from side on so 50/50 but I'd have called it forward.
Can't see Drua making it back from here unless 'canes get into Card trouble which doesn't seem likely.
Meh, wouldn't hurt for the guys to be kept waiting by the women for a short time...
Needed to happen this year, even if only with post-season crossovers. By the time the new NRLW teams (incl Warriors) have filled their rosters there's likely to be a shortage of players to build the squad depth...
Could be a while before we see Tamaiti Williams: on top of his injury issues, as of 7/04 he's dad to a 630g (!) at birth, 13-weeks-premature baby girl. Insta post says all's well so hopefully that remains the case but I doubt footy is front his of mind right now.
Having read the reds.rugby article I get the symbolism they were going for but it's still a bit too busy for mine.
https://reds.rugby/news/queensland-reds-unveil-2024-anzac-jersey-2024417
Joseph Manu has signed with Toyota Verblitz for their 2024/25 season.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/joseph-manu-to-toyota-verblitz-kiwis-fullback-signs-for-2024-25-season-ian-foster-confirmed-as-coach/4L4E2HTIDRENLBQJVXU7ORXX3Y/
They've also confirmed Ian Foster as HC.
JBar has re-signed until 2028 but will miss Super Rugby 2025 for a playing sabbatical with Leinster. He's the first player to sign a deal beyond RWC 2027.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350246554/all-blacks-utility-jordie-barrett-re-signs-new-zealand-rugby-through-2028
Pools for the last round of the Challenger Series;
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Current standings:
Top four men’s and women’s teams secure spots in the promotion/ relegation play-offs at the HSBC SVNS 2024 Grand Final in Madrid (31 May - 2 June).
Blues star Cameron Suafoa steps away from rugby to focus on cancer battle
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350245352/blues-star-cameron-suafoa-steps-away-rugby-focus-cancer-battle
Get well soon, big guy.