THE NRL All Stars match is set to become an important weapon in the "war" against AFL, with officials committing to play it on the Gold Coast for at least the next three seasons.
DAMIEN Wells capped a remarkable debut season in Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union when he was named man of the match in Saturday's 35-20 grand final win over University at No.1 Sportsground.
AS THE finals in two codes head towards what could be, at least by modern standards, a particularly robust conclusion, is it possible that the sport's most politically incorrect wish has been granted?
