Tag: NRL

5
Jun

Star hookers set for Queensland NRL derby

Brisbane hooker Andrew McCullough has been named to make his anticipated return from injury in Sunday’s local derby against Gold Coast. And Titans counterpart Nathan Peats [Sam Ayoub‘s client] could join him after being included in an extended bench for the struggling Titans. Read more of this story by AAP on Wide World of Sports

4
Jun

Thurston looks back on final NRL game

As the North Queensland Cowboys take on the Gold Coast Titans in Round 12 of the NRL season, [Sam Ayoub‘s client] Johnathan Thurston looks back on his final NRL match when the two sides met in 2018. Watch the video on this link on wwos.nine.com.au

4
Jun

Leeds Rhinos chasing Salford star Jackson Hastings

Leeds Rhinos are keen on Salford Red Devils’ Australian half-back Jackson Hastings [Sam Ayoub‘s client]. Peter Smith of Yorkshire Evening Post shares this story, Hastings, who has made a big impression in Betfred Super League since joining Salford last summer, has spoken in the past of his admiration for Rhinos’ director of rugby Kevin Sinfield. Read more here

31
May

How NRL has embraced National Reconciliation Week

Read this story and more in this article published by NRL.com Also that year Aboriginal players took out all the major awards at our night of nights, the Dally Ms: [Sam Ayoub‘s client] Johnathan Thurston won his fourth Dally M Medal. Jenni Sue-Hoepper won the inaugural Female Player of the Year award. Jack Bird was named Rookie of the Year.

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30
May

Early Mail: Raiders sweat on specialist nod for English weapon

Sam Ayoub‘s clients were among the injured players mentioned in the report by Pamela Whaley on Fox Sports. “The Green Machine have been hit hard with injury and Origin duty, with Bateman, Jordan Rapana, Joey Leilua, Josh Hodgson, Nick Cotric, Josh Papalii and Jack Wighton all missing from this week’s team.” Read more here

24
May

Johnathan Thurston calls on Matt Gillett to be named Queensland Maroons skipper

Sam Ayoub‘s client Queensland legend Johnathan Thurston has sprung a major shock for his pick as the Maroons skipper, nominating Broncos star Matt Gillett. In the article on Wide World of Sports, Chris De Silva writes, Speaking on Nine’s Maccas Golden Point, Thurston said that although Gillett wasn’t a big speaker, he would lead by actions and command the respect of

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23
May

Line-ups named for Women’s National Championships

Sam Ayoub‘s client Karina Brown among the “Line-ups named for Women’s National Championships” Read the full article written by Alicia Newton for NRL.com

19
May

King of the North! Footy legend Johnathan Thurston is honoured with his own bronze statue – as he follows in the footsteps of Wally Lewis, Arthur Beetson and Mal Meninga

Sam Ayoub‘s client Footy star Johnathan Thurston will be honoured with his own bronze statue at the new North Queensland Stadium in Townsville. Paula Ahillon for Daily Mail Australia writes, Thurston also holds the record for winning the most Golden Boot awards, taking out three in total in 2011, 2013 and 2015. The father-of-three started his career at the Canterbury-Bankstown

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13
May

Boom Broncos rookie faces Cronk after knocking back Roosters and Joey

Sam Ayoub‘s client Broncos teen Tom Dearden will steer Queensland’s powerhouse club against the most experienced halfback in rugby league history on Friday, having knocked back the overtures of the best No.7 the game has ever seen. Dan Walsh on NRL.com, tell this story, Brisbane have Dearden tied up until the end of 2021, but not before NRL rivals Canterbury,

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9
May

May 9: Farewell to a legend; JT’s amazing 24 hours

Sam Ayoub‘s client Rugby League Legend Johnathan Thurston is part of a quick look back on what happened on May  9 in the years that passed. Read more here