Gordon and Easts will do battle this weekend for Australian Club Championship bragging rights ahead of a big year for the Shute Shield and Hospital Challenge Cup.

When Felise Kaufusi swung his elbow to Ryan Matterson’s head on Thursday night, surely he was sent off, right? Wrong.

Manly gun No.7 Daly Cherry-Evans explains why he now has an even greater respect for his rival coach on Saturday, Wayne Bennett.

Television presenter Caroline Searcy has become the first woman in the world to lead a Carbine Club, which was a staunchly all-male institution until recently.

The first Big Blue of the season sees Sydney FC meet their bitter rivals at their lowest ebb, stuck at the bottom of their ladder and with their coach slamming players for lacking commitment.