Wilson
John Eales (66)
That's massive, really locks down an excellent scrum half group.
Even better it's for 2 years too:
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Even better it's for 2 years too:
I forgot about Cartright. Even more reason not to shop for a half. I have Werchon above Cartright just needs to sort his temperament. Martens will come good. Just don't expect him to play 70mins each game. I do hope Thomas goes somewhere (force!) where he can start most matches.
Wow!That's massive, really locks down an excellent scrum half group.
Even better it's for 2 years too:
I don't know how we managed that one! We are stacked at scrum half. I would 100% support Tate getting a sabbatical now.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
Tate already had a sabbatical built into his contract but has elected not to take it:
That may have come down to his ability to get one (apparently it's not so easy for halfbacks at the moment), but given he's come out in the press to say he won't be taking it I can't see that changing now.
Yeah ok. I didn't realise he said he was not taking it. Probably makes sense with a halfback as you want to lock down the conduit between forwards and backs for longer than a season. Although, maybe Thomas could pass on the clubs that were into him...
Adam84
John Eales (66)
That's massive, really locks down an excellent scrum half group.
Even better it's for 2 years too:
Unexpected! but great news.. He has come a long way Kalani.
I wonder if the announcement that the Force have re-signed Nic White yesterday was in any way related.
I've updated the front page
Adam84
John Eales (66)
I think the sabbatical was only on offer for 2026, that's why other players are taking up that option.. Given 2027 is a RWC they aren't letting players take them, that's my understanding anyway. Could be wrong.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
According to Christy there has been no uplift in the salary cap this year:
Makes all the retention we've been able to manage a bit more surprising, but probably means bigger name signings are less likely from here, at least without RA assistance. Might also explain the number of single year deals right now, there must be some expectation it'll have to be increased soon.
Makes all the retention we've been able to manage a bit more surprising, but probably means bigger name signings are less likely from here, at least without RA assistance. Might also explain the number of single year deals right now, there must be some expectation it'll have to be increased soon.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
Storelocal extends their partnership with the QRU another 2 years:
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StoreLocal commits to the QRU through 2027
StoreLocal has extended their partnership with the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) for a further two years through 2027, demonstrating their commitment to the QRU’s potential for further growth on and off the field.
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Chip&Chase
Allen Oxlade (6)
Would the Reds potentially bring in Flyhalf Finn Mackay (Souths) who is currently in their academy into the squad, he looks to have a very bright future?
Adam84
John Eales (66)
Hopefully HMP re-signs, rumoured to have but not announced. I’d say given he is 17 Finn he probably has another in the academy at least, but they might sign a long term contract with him to upgrade to squad from 2027
JRugby2
Phil Hardcastle (33)
Surprised this didn't get more media attention, but Quade's turning his attention to LA2028 in... flag football.
No idea what this means for his rugby career but could be curtains.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
I avoided mentioning him because when I looked him up o figured he must have another year on his contract. He'd be a great pickup, basically an upgraded version of Angelo Smith who I think we might otherwise end up with.
Old BBC boy yeah?