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Anthony Breeze THE rugby league world was sent into mourning on Wednesday morning when news came through that Tommy Raudonikis had lost his battle to cancer. Tommy was tough, a larrikin and wasn't afraid to say what he thought on any rugby league matter that was in the headlines. Raudonikis had a wonderful playing career including 239 games (202 Wests, 37 Newtown), representing his country on 29 occasions and his state NSW 21 times. Tommy was awarded the Rothmans Medal as best player in the NSWRL competition in 1972 and was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame in 2008 and NSWRL Hall of Fame...

Sailor banned after rape charge Tristan Sailor’s bid to reignite his sporting career has met with resistance. Meanwhile, the Dragons could soon welcome back a favourite son. Rugby League by Jamie Pandaram and Michael Carayannis 8th Apr 2021 6:48 PM Premium Content Subscriber only Tristan Sailor has been banned from playing union by Rugby Australia after he attempted to join the Wollongong Vikings for the 2021 season while his alleged rape case is ongoing. Sailor heads to court next month and must enter a plea after bein...

His motivational speeches were legendary, including one of his most famous pre-game gee-ups. NRL legend Tommy Raudonikis. Picture: Jerad Williams The keen greyhound follower once brought a blood-soaked bullock's heart into the Ipswich team dressing room. Life member Landy was there in 1987. "This particular day we were playing Brothers,'' Landy recalled, "and Tommy spoke about his dislike for Brothers because they had sacked him before he came up to the Jets. "I was coach of Reserve Grade and I was in the dressing room listening to Tommy's pre-game talk. I was watching him carry around...

I first met Tommy as a nine year old. My father, Gary, was first grade coach at the Cessnock Goannas and in 1981 they formed a sister club relationship with the Newtown Jets. Dad and his team would travel down to Henson Park on several occasions to train with the Jets and Newtown came to Cessnock for a pre-season trial against the Goannas in that successful '81 season. It was only a trial game against a bush team but he played with the intensity as if it was a grand final. But the highlight was the following day when both sides gathered together at Tyrell's vineyard to enjoy a beer and a...

Rugby league players challenged as Ipswich club’s strong values enhanced by work ethic of netballers. Read chairman’s amazing message to become better and never quit.