Joseph Suaalii
Wallabies’ spring tour in Suaalii’s sights but not before Roosters’ swansong
The 21-year-old $5 million man has been trading cross-code intel with new Roosters teammate and rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase in his final weeks at Moore Park.
- by Emma Kemp
Latest
Walsh labels Suaalii ‘class human’ after Origin high shot, apology
Reece Walsh says the NSW centre who flattened him in Origin I has shown himself as a “class human being” in seeking him out for an on-field apology after the series decider.
- by Scott Bailey
Updated
State of Origin
‘Mixed emotions’: Suaalii speaks out as long ban looms
Joseph Suaalii has effectively been ruled out of State of Origin II, meaning he won’t get the chance to atone after being sent off for a high shot on Reece Walsh.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Chammas at Origin
State of Origin
‘Hope you enjoyed your debut’: Watch Queensland assistant coach sledge Suaalii
The former Maroons front-rower vented his frustration at the Blues debutant for flattening Reece Walsh with a high tackle.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
Analysis
NRL 2024
Return to NRL after rugby no done deal, says Suaalii
Rejoining the Roosters is no certainty for Joseph Suaalii when his contract with Rugby Australia runs out in 2027.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
NRL 2024
Benji Marshall puts his family ahead of football. Why are we attacking him?
The Wests Tigers coach has been criticised for taking a mid-season trip to Fiji.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?
The relevant question about Suaalii isn’t about whether he should contest the Origin opener but on which side of the field he will play.
- by Andrew Webster
Why Mitchell Moses may have only 80 minutes to prove he can save NSW
The Eels star is not a certain starter for a comeback in Magic Round as Michael Maguire’s headaches deepened with a couple of Roosters stars put on report.
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
Opinion
NRL 2024
Fox trap: NRL targets free-to-air TV deal in America
Lachlan Murdoch and Fox hold the key to the NRL cracking the US, but to win over American viewers the code may have to come out from behind the pay TV wall.
- by Danny Weidler
Exclusive
NRL 2024
The Roosters invited us into their inner sanctum. This was their week in America
Meetings, dinners, bus trips and video sessions. The Roosters opened their doors to the Herald in the week leading up to their opening game of the season in the US.
- by Michael Chammas
No NSW Blues ban for rugby defector Joseph Suaalii
New NSW coach Michael Maguire is about to show his hand when it comes to one of the most contentious issues of the upcoming State of Origin series.
- by Adrian Proszenko