News about Wendell Sailor

Wendell Sailor, a footy legend, confesses to his agony over son Tristan's rape charge - and criticizes the club's 'disgusting' treatment of his boy

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 4, 2024
The Broncos, Queensland, and Kangaroos winger has shared details about what he and his son Tristan (left; playing for the Dragons, right; and inset) went through when it seemed that his footy career might have been over when he was indicted in 2020.

In a preseason display, son of dual footy international Wendell Sailor STUNS: 'He's a class above.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 10, 2024
After a thrilling show at fullback, Tristan Sailor has given Brisbane coach Kevin Walters a headache in NRL selection, he has triggered a comeback 26-16 victory over Wynnum-Manly. Wendell Sailor's 25-year-old son of Wynnum's Kougari Oval scored one himself to establish his capabilities as a creator and finisher. Tesi Niu, the center of the Dolphins, scored a hat-trick in a 58-6 victory over CQ Capras in Rockhampton on Saturday in another trial match.

Glenn Lazarus, a legend in Rugby League, has listed a five-bedroom, three-bathroom family house for auction in Brisbane for $2.15 million

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 8, 2024
Glenn Lazarus, a former footy star, is selling the stunning Brisbane home he built 30 years ago and is considering bids over $2.15 million. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home is located on a huge 2,461sq m block in Mount Ommaney. Lazarus, a five-time NRL premiership winner, purchased the property from Wayne Bennett, and close by former teammates Allan Langer, Kevin Walters, and Wendell Sailor.

The grand final entertainment pick of the NRL slams the NRL: "Our fans are entitled to more," a Footy legend says

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 14, 2023
Wendell Sailor (pictured right) has slammed the NRL's Grand Final entertainment selection at Accor Stadium in Sydney, claiming that the code's followers "deserve better." The Sailor thought the code had 'dropped the ball' by not securing a headline act. It comes as the AFL announced that legendary rockers KISS will appear at the MCG on September 30 in their decider.

Penrith Panthers star Soni Luke appears to insert his fingers into the rectum of a Parramatta player: 'What in the John Hopoate is going on here?'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 25, 2023
Penrith Panthers utility Soni Luke has apologised for an incident that has seen him compared to NRL bad boy John Hopoate after inserting his fingers into the anus of rival player J'maine Hopgood

As the bitter rivalry between Rugby Australia and NRL escalates, Western Force unveils a classified $1.5 million contract to lure Broncos superstar Payne Haas to rugby union in a surprise code swap

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 14, 2023
According to reports, Western Forces is attempting to lure Broncos superstar Payne Haas to rugby union, a development that might fuel the code's animosity. The Perth-based staff have conducted "preliminary inquiries" with the giant prop's camp and have tabled a contract worth over $1.5 million per season, according to the Daily Telegraph. According to the paper, Rugby Australia is aware of the plan, which was recently discussed by the body and Western Force officials.

Wendell Sailor, a Brisbane Broncos NRL legend, was sued for unpaid legal fees as a result of his son's court case

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 3, 2023
Former NRL star Wendell Sailor is facing a lawsuit from Madison Marcus Law Firm over unpaid legal fees amounting to more than $100,000

Wendell Sailor reveals how he almost died on trip to Bali during his NRL days with Brisbane Broncos

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 19, 2023
Former dual-international NRL and Wallabies star Wendell Sailor has revealed the day he stared death in the face on a boys trip to Bali

Wendell Sailor hails NRL's 'strong decision' to back Yes vote on Indigenous Voice to parliament

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 9, 2023
The National Rugby League has endorsed a "yes" vote in the forthcoming Indigenous voice referendum, with a veteran celebrity calling it a "massive step forward." The NRL said it was a proud endorser of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and that it was dedicated to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice. Its decision is the first step forward in the establishment of a 'yes' vote from a major sporting code.

Joseph Suaalii will not leave the NRL this season, according to the Roosters' coach

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 8, 2023
Joseph Suaalii, according to rumors, could leave the NRL this season and join the Wallabies ahead of schedule. The Tricolours were considering breaking ties with the 19-year-old before his deal comes to an end next season, according to Nine News on Monday. After agreeing to a three-year contract with Rugby Australia in March and releasing him now, Suaalii will change codes in 2025.

Payne Haas, the Broncos' greatest, is a waste in union, according to Wendell Sailor, a dual-code king.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 7, 2023
Wendell Sailor, a dual-code legend, has warned Payne Haas that if he chooses to switch to rugby, he will be a 'waste' in union. Just a week after rugby manager Hamish McLennan revealed that the Brisbane prop was their highest priority, Rugby Australia officially began talks with the Broncos. Haas' zealous attempt to poach the Haas came less than a month after Sydney Roosters Joseph Suaalii agreed to a three-year contract with Rugby Australia from 2025.

NSW women's rugby league side in 1-0 grand final victory: here's why it didn't set a footy record

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 2, 2023
With a 1-0 victory in a true war of attrition, the Mounties have etched its name into rugby league folklore - but the sport's record is not the lowest in history. The difference in their victory over the Bulldogs in one of the lowest-scoring contests the game has ever seen was a field goal two minutes from the siren.

After the Joseph Suaalii agreement, Payne Haas held clandestine talks with Rugby Australia

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 19, 2023
According to reports, Payne Haas is the next name on Rugby Australia's wish list, with the Broncos actor expected to succeed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in a surprise code switch. Rugby Australia has been following the Broncos for more than two years and is determined to bring the iconic prop to rugby ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Wallabies icon Morgan Turinui slams 'fool' Brandon Smith over NRL star's rugby union Suaalii sledge

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2023
Morgan Turinui, a former Wallabies centre, has branded cheeky NRL player Brandon Smith a 'li' for remarks made about teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaaliy's code swap.

After the Wallabies changed, NRL chief Peter V'landys suspects Joseph Suaalii of chasing easy money

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 26, 2023
Peter V'landys (inset) has continued his tumultuous words with rugby union, slamming Roosters defector Joseph Suaalii for seeking 'easy money' following his shock code switch. V'landys, the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) chairman, has often referred to rugby union as 'boring' on long rants, and the gruff 61-year-old has maintained the trend since Suaalii announced that he would leave for the Wallabies and Waratahs after Suaalii announced that after the 2024 NRL season, he will continue to play. Suaalii will get sick' playing union and returning to rugby league with his tail between his legs, according to him.

After a 'tormenting' ex-girlfriend, Wendell Sailor's 'love child's' son learns his fate in court

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 8, 2023
Since pleaded guilty to coercion and presenting a false statement in order to gain financial benefit from a former relative, Wendell Sailor's 'love child' has appeared in a Sydney court. According to legal records, Jackson Anthony Watson, 24, (pictured left) bullied his ex-girlfriend into forking over $40,000 under false charges to fund his previous drug, alcohol, and gaming habits.

In an Australian rugby union cultural shift, Wallabies Eddie Jones insists that "players will have to change" (notice)

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2023
As the percentage of Pasifika players (right) continues to rise, Wallabies mentor Eddie Jones (left) says he would not change his controversial tactic because "players must change" not him. On Sunday morning, the 63-year-old was at his cheeky, passionate, and sincere, and it's likely that things in Australian rugby will change over the coming year, as shown by his company's reports. During a joint Wallabies/Aussie cricket training session, Shane Warne (inset) utterly mocked cult footy figure Wendell Sailor.

How former NRL star Brett Hodgson plans fix Wallabies defence ahead of World Cup

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 3, 2023
Since being appointed the new Wallabies defence coach this week, former premiership-winning NRL star Brett Hodgson (pictured right) is confident he will thrive in a new code. Jones (pictured left) was apparently taken note of by Hodgson's attention to detail and eagerness to succeed.

Wendell Sailor's 'love child's' son is told that only ONE THING will save him from prison

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 8, 2023
Since pleaded guilty to defrauding his ex girlfriend of $40,000 and bullying her, Wendell Sailor (pictured left) has been told he is on the verge of being jailed.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona, a NRL enforcer, will not rule out playing for the Wallabies while betraying New Zealand

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 8, 2023
Nelson Asofa-Solomona (pictured left) has confirmed that he will'silly not to consider all of my options', leaving the door open for him to play for the Wallabies next year and beyond. The Kiwi made his NRL debut with the Storm in 2015 and has won two premierships. Although new Wallabies coach Eddie Jones (pictured right) hasn't picked up the phone, he did persuade Wendell Sailor, Lote Tuqiri, and Mat Rogers to change codes ahead of the 2003 World Cup.

Wayne Bennett's "isn't what he used to be," according to Wendell Sailor, as Dolphins lose out on a marquee signing

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 24, 2023
According to rugby league legend Wendell Sailor, the Dolphins' inability to land a marquee signing ahead of their debut season is evidence that Wayne Bennett 'is not who he appears to be.' Redcliffe will be the NRL's 17th club this season, with Queensland State of Origins star Felise Kaufusi and his brother Jesse joining from Melbourne. Mark Nicholls has rejoined the Rabbitohs, while former Broncos five-eight Anthony Milford will reunite with Bennett after a single season with the Knights.

NRL supremo Peter V'landys is dismissed by Eddie Jones as a "bad guy" who has been in the TAB too long.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 20, 2023
Eddie Jones, the new Australian manager, wasted no time in igniting a war of words with the NRL, dismissing footy boss Peter V'Landys as a "horse guy" who had to step outside the TAB and watch some rugby. Jones, who was fired by England in December, was sacked by Australia in December, but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was installed on Monday in a surprise move by Rugby Australia only eight months before the World Cup. Jones got Wendell Sailor, Lote Tuqiri, and Mat Rogers to change codes during his first stint as manager of the Wallabies between 2001 and 2005.

Eddie Jones reveals plot to lure NRL stars into his Wallabies squad

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2023
Jones, who was fired by England in December, was fired by England in December but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was installed by Rugby Australia only eight months before the World Cup. Jones came back from rugby league in 2001 and 2005, bringing Wendell Sailor, Lote Tuqiri, and Mat Rogers from rugby league in a high-profile recruitment drive.

Wayne Carey cracks jokes in Wagga about dropping a bag of white powder at Perth's Crown Casino

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 8, 2022
On Thursday night, a crowd of 110 men gathered at Wagga Wagga RSL Club in the NSW Riverina district to hear the footy legend speak a week after he was kicked out of Perth's Crown Casino. Wayne Carey (left) told the audience that his model partner Jessica Paulke (together right) had been encouraged to attend the function rather than staying in Melbourne's 'curled up in a ball.' The Good Blokes Society, a charity based in Carey's hometown, was involved in the festival. Carey, 51, made a joking exchange about his age, 31-year-old Paulke's service, his uncle's stints in jail, and a cousin being a police officer.'believe it or not' On the ride up through Victoria, the dual premiership winner joked about passing by the old Beechworth jail. I think I should probably be there given the news,' Carey said of the new scandal.'