Feb 12th, 2018

Feb 12th, 2018

Munster on thin ice with Kangaroos

Cameron Munster isn’t just in strife with his club the Melbourne Storm - his Kangaroos future is hanging by a thread.

Bad boy Munster was selected in the green and gold for the first time in last year’s World Cup - but hardly covered himself in glory.

He was in strife several times, culminating in officials sending him home after an off-field altercation with team-mate Ben Hunt.

Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster was involved in an altercation with Kangaroos teammate Ben Hunt. (AAP)

Mal Meninga is attempting to instill a new culture into the Kangaroos and I’m hearing if Munster crosses the line one more time, he’ll never wear the green and gold again.

It’s a shame as the kid is a talent and starred in the World Cup - but he clearly hasn’t been getting the message.

Knights keen on English prop

Newcastle Knights officials are having an extra close look at Wigan during their trip down under at the moment.

I’m hearing the Knights are keen on young Wigan prop Ryan Sutton for next season.

Sutton is only 22 - a baby in front-rower terms - but has already racked up nearly 100 games for the Warriors.

He made his debut in 2014 as a teenager and is big, strong and tough.

Sutton comes off contract at the end of this season and the Knights are definitely interested - as are several other NRL clubs.

Souths happy with rookie's return

Souths officials are delighted with the way promising halfback Connor Tracey returned to the game in a trial for feeder club North Sydney last week.

A member of the first grade squad at the start of last season, Tracey underwent his third knee reconstruction in as many years after suffering an early-season injury.

Tracey’s career was in the balance when he turned out for the Bears but the former Australian Schoolboys star played 40 minutes and came through with flying colours.

Roosters on the hunt for hooker

The Roosters still have some money to spend in the salary cap - believe it or not - and are hot on the trail of a hooker before the kickoff next month.

With Paul Carter, Mitchell Pearce and Connor Watson - three players capable of playing hooker - all leaving over the summer, the club feels it needs an experienced back-up for veteran Jake Friend.

Sydney Roosters are on the hunt for a back-up hooker after losing a number of players including halfback Mitchell Pearce. (AAP)

Roosters scouts are currently scouring both the NRL and Super League in search of a number nine who can do the job.

Young Aussie shines as English ref

A young Australian made his top flight English debut on the weekend - as a referee!

Matthew Rossleigh moved to London a few years back and is a rising star in the refereeing ranks in Super League.

He was given charge of a Challenge Cup game last weekend, and did a fine job, despite the fact that at 26, he was younger than many of the players!