News about Michael Maguire
Why Roosters star Angus Crichton is firming to return for NSW Blues - after well publicised mental health battles
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May 4, 2024
Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton is back to the form that made him a NSW regular in State of Origin and in line for a Blues recall under new coach Michael Maguire
Wayne Bennett makes stunning revelation as supercoach moves to 'top of the list' in South Sydney's search for Jason Demetriou's replacement
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May 1, 2024
Souths chief executive Blake Solly has indicated Bennett sits 'top of the list' of potential successors to Jason Demetriou, who was sacked on Tuesday following 12 months of poor results. Chief operating officer Brock Schaefer was on Wednesday reported to have chosen to follow Demetriou out of the door after nearly a decade at the club.
Latrell Mitchell fired with State of Origin warning as NRL weighs in amid fears South Sydney star will QUIT NSW Blues
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April 29, 2024
Latrell Mitchell is reported to be considering skipping this year's showpiece event in a bid to help South Sydney recover from their dismal start to the season. The Rabbitohs fullback has missed the last two games through suspension, but will return in round 10 - in plenty of time to press his claims for a NSW jersey.
The strong sign that New South Wales is set to AXE veteran skipper James Tedesco for State of Origin
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April 22, 2024
A subtle snubbing could be the writing on the wall that NSW skipper and fullback James Tedesco is set to be axed for State of Origin in 2024
Trent Robinson's 'coach whisperer' has said he gave the Roosters boss an out-of-body experience that let him see the future, but Russell Crowe was barred from entering Souths' locker room
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March 18, 2024
Thanks to his 'coach whispering' work, Charles Bradley Stubbs (pictured left with Peter V'landys) has three NRL premiership rings. Now he has made an extraordinary claim about his connection with one of the game's best coaches, triple grand final winner Trent Robinson (right). Russell Crowe (inset) was denied from speaking to his South team in 2014, perhaps even more startling.
Angus Crichton of Sydney talks about the enthralling mental health conflict: "Police had just Tasered me."
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March 3, 2024
Since stepping away from rugby league last season and dealing with bipolar disorder, Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has shed some light on his mental health issues. The 28-year-old veteran forward, who was on the eve of the 2024 NRL season, spoke about being admitted to a psychiatric center in France at the end of 2022. Crichton was thought to have 'fried his brain' on magical mushrooms while in Holland, but Crichton denies this assertion, although not saying he took the drug.
After Michael Maguire took over as NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler, he has started a new job
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December 6, 2023
Brad Fittler, a former NSW Blues coach, has confirmed his new role following a dramatic departure from his State of Origin job, in which Michael Maquire replaced him. Fittler, 51, resigned from his role in September after the NSWRL board rejected a five-month extension request.
Kangaroos, the footy greats, were stunned after losing by a landslide to New Zealand: 'Quite shocking'
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November 4, 2023
In a record-breaking 30-0 Pacific Cup final victory in Hamilton, New Zealand defeated Australia for their heaviest ever loss and a rugby league lesson for the ages. It was the largest losing margin in Australia's Test history, surpassing the 24-point gap in 1952 and 2005 in victories also by the Kiwis. In every facet of play against a Kangaroos outfit that offered nothing in attack or appeared disinterested in defense, from start to finish, and from fullback to bench.
If Michael Maguire, New Zealand's coach, is 'Madge' snares vacant NSW Origin position, Kiwi league legend Tony Kemp wants him to be sacked
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October 19, 2023
Tony Kemp (pictured right) a former Warriors coach has requested that Michael Maguire be fired as New Zealand's national coach if he does not fill the vacant NSW State of Origins position. Maguire (left) has been closely linked to the Blues job since Brad Fittler and NSWRL parted ways recently, but he has confirmed that he will continue assisting the Kiwis into the Rugby League World Cup in 2026. Kemp, who coached the Warriors between 2004 and 2005, is outraged by the situation, and believes that New Zealand Rugby League should never recruit an Australian coach again.
With a second wooden spoon looming, Wests Tigers co-founder Jim Marsden has 'grave doubts' that the NRL club will be forced to fold or relocate
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August 18, 2023
The man behind the Wests Tigers merger that saved footy clubs Balmain and Western Suburbs fears the venture is on the brink of collapse and could be sacrificed by the NRL to make way for an expansion club
The Wests Tigers showdown continues as NRL wrestlers part with Tim Sheens just 12 months into their ambitious five-year contract... with Benji Marshall stepping up for 2024 work
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August 16, 2023
Despite having a year to go on his contract, Sheens' boss Chris Orr told Tigers powerbrokers last week that the 72-year-old wanted to leave at the end of the season. Sheens, a four-time premiership champion, was hired Michael Maguire on a two-year deal in July last year.
Shelley Smith, a 70-year-old model turned actress, went viral on The $10,000 Pyramid and founded the Egg Donor Program
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August 13, 2023
Shelley Smith, a model-turned-actress, died on Tuesday, along with her husband Michael Maguire and twins Nicholas and Miranda at her bedside. Maguire broke the news of her death in a Facebook post days after she announced she had gone into cardiac arrest and been hospitalized. She began her career in fashion in the 1970s before deciding on acting opposite Martin Short on The Associates, a legal comedy.
Footy fans have requested that the 'ridiculous' State Origins tradition be scrapped after 'embarrass' scenes be shown
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July 13, 2023
After 'embarrassing' scenes in Sydney on Wednesday night, fed up footy fans have called for a 'ridiculous' State Origins tradition to be scrapped. It came after NSW' 24-10 victory (pictured left) in game three, but Queensland also won the tournament.
Who is in line to replace Brad Fittler as NSW Blues coach?
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June 22, 2023
Brad Fittler's (pictured left) tenure as NSW Origin coach is expected to end after game three - but who should be his replacement neat year? The available candidates have been evaluated by Daily Mail Australia. Geoff Toovey (pictured inset), Andrew Johns (right) and Michael Maguire loom as potential alternatives.
Scott Sattler discusses which actors in modern-day South Africa his late father John had a special relationship with
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March 21, 2023
Scott Sattler, a former NRL cult hero, has revealed the modern-day South Sydney figures who his legendary late father John greatly admired. On Monday, the 80-year-old (pictured left) lost his battle against dementia, with the news breaking the code. With a fractured jaw, John Sattler was best known for playing 77 minutes of the 1970 grand final for the Rabbitohs against the Sea Eagles.
Wallabies legend and NRL premiership coach knocked back Eddie Jones rugby union lures - but why?
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February 16, 2023
Stephen Larkham and Michael Maguire, the Wallabies' top-five players, have both confirmed that they did not accept Eddie Jones' (left) suggestions ahead of the World Cup in France. Larkham, 48, will remain at the helm of the ACT Brumbies, while Maguire, 49, has chosen to continue his work as a consultant with the Canberra Raiders under Ricky Stuart.
Michael Maguire reveals why Rabbitohs had 'no choice' but to ditch NFL superstar Jordan Mailata
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January 31, 2023
Michael Maguire, the former South Sydney Rabbits coach, has revealed why the club had no choice but to bring NFL superstar Jordan Mailata (pictured right) at the end of the 2017 season. Maitala, a 25-year offensive tackle, will play in the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl on February 13 in what has been a thrilling sporting transition.
After losing in the World Cup semi-finals to Australia, Salty Kiwi league followers suspect a referee of BIAS
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November 12, 2022
Following their 16-14 loss to Australia in the Rugby League World Cup's semi-finals, frustrated New Zealand fans have accused referee Ashley Klein (pictured left) of being biased. Peta Hiku two attempts were denied by Klein and the video referee, and followers on social media were sure they had been ripped off.
After a dramatic six-point victory over Fiji Bati, New Zealnd book Rugby League World Cup semi-finals have been contested
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November 6, 2022
New Zealand will have the opportunity to enter a fifth World Cup final after a scratchy performance clawed a 24-18 win over Fiji Bati on Saturday which was dubbed the tournament's best fixture - but a poor bunker call on a captain's challenge changed everything
In a Rugby League World Cup victory over Ireland, New Zealand star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was slammed for a shot
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October 29, 2022
After a crucial high shot (left) in New Zealand's 48-10 victory over Ireland at the World Cup, Fiery Kiwi enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has come under scrutiny once more. The 33-year-old prop had just recovered from a three-match suspension and now faces another one for the tackle, which the Ireland coach referred to as a 'filthy dog shot.'
As the Kiwis get off to a winning start, they steal Joey Manu's show for the Kiwis
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October 16, 2022
Following a 34-12 victory over 12-man Lebanon in Warrington, New Zealand got off to a winning start in their Rugby League World Cup campaign. The Kiwis are the world's best ranked team and defeated Leeds 74-0 last week, giving them a warning of their opponents as they search for their first World Cup victory since 2008. They were shocked when Lebanon took a surprising 6-0 lead in the first round of the game before New Zealand's quality plummeted with six attempts to beat their tenacious opponents, who had Adam Doueihi dismissed just after the hour mark for suspected opposition against the official.
"It's an embarrassment to the NRL": Pundits sham 'diabolical' Loss to the Raiders
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September 4, 2022
Analysts rip on the 'diabolical' Wests Tigers' already miserable season, which culminated with a 56-10 loss at Leichhardt Oval against Canberra on Sunday. Although the Raiders earned their finals spot after losing out in Round 25 a year ago, there was nothing to celebrate for the Tigers other than the fact that the season is officially over. For the first time in history, the Wests scored the fewest points of any team in the competition and conceded the second-most after the Warriors.
Since Paul Green's death, Gold Coast Titans coach Garth Brennan admits that NRL coaching has taken its toll
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August 14, 2022
Ex-Titans top dog Garth Brennan says he struggled to cope with his 2019 sacking, revealing that he hid away from rugby league for months 'taking it's toll' - knowing Paul Green did it tough after two tough separations
Isaiah Papali's expected to keep his work, but the Tigers could be out of luck with finals-started actor David Nofoaluma
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August 13, 2022
Isaiah Papali's (pictured right) is expected to honor his Wests Tigers contract from next year, but they will have trouble keeping winger David Nofoaluma (pictured right) who has rediscovered his 'love for the game' with Melbourne. This week, boss Dan O'Loughlin announced to incoming coach Tim Sheens that Papali's deal at Concord would be honored.