Latest news with #Luai
The Advertiser
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Blues happy to give Luai time to beat infection
NSW would be willing to give a hospitalised Jarome Luai until late in the week to overcome an infection, wanting him training by Thursday ahead of State of Origin III. Luai was desperately missed by the Tigers in their 28-10 loss to Manly on Friday night, after being ruled out on the morning of the game. The 28-year-old skipped training on Thursday with an infection from a boil, before needing to be hospitalised with fevers. The four-time premiership winner took to Instagram on Saturday to share a story that said "God, thank you for waking me up today", with a caption that read "back up and go again". NSW coach Laurie Daley will name his team for the July 9 Origin decider on Sunday, and it is expected Luai will be picked in the No.6 jersey. AAP understands the Blues would be happy to bring Luai into camp if he was not ready to train, and would be fine with him not taking to the field in their first session on Wednesday. But NSW officials would want him to be fit for Thursday's training run, which usually serves as an opposed run where preparations ramp up for game day. The Tigers painted an optimistic picture over Luai's health on Friday night, believing he could have played if the game was later in the weekend. "I am pretty sure he will be OK for NSW if they pick him," coach Benji Marshall said on Friday night. "He got an infection yesterday and didn't come to training. He said he was going to be all right to play. "And then he went to hospital and had fevers and the infection got a lot worse. "If it was another 24 or 48 hours Jarome would have been right to play. But he wasn't good for today." But while the Tigers missed Luai in attack, his availability for the Blues at Accor Stadium in a week and a half is crucial. Mitch Moses is still out with a calf injury after being hurt in camp for game two, prompting Luai's return to the side. Fellow half Nathan Cleary will be fit to play, after kicking freely in general play in Penrith's win over Canterbury on Thursday night with his sore groin. Cleary is yet to resume goal-kicking after hearing a pop in his groin on the day before Origin II, and has avoided questions on whether he will in Origin III. NSW have already had Matt Burton as back-up half for Origin II, and he appears the most likely to be on standby for Luai and Cleary next week. Serious concerns also remain around winger Brian To'o, who had scans on his left knee on Saturday afternoon. To'o hurt his knee in the Panthers' win on Thursday night, and left CommBank Stadium with ice on it. "I'm still walking, that's the main positive sign," To'o said as he left the ground on Thursday night. "I think it might've happened during the game. Either way I'm all good ... It's good." If To'o is unavailable for the series decider at Accor Stadium, Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz would be the clear front-runner to replace him. Kiraz was in line to start the series for the Blues before a calf injury ruled him out. He also came in as cover when To'o battled a hamstring injury before Origin II. NSW would be willing to give a hospitalised Jarome Luai until late in the week to overcome an infection, wanting him training by Thursday ahead of State of Origin III. Luai was desperately missed by the Tigers in their 28-10 loss to Manly on Friday night, after being ruled out on the morning of the game. The 28-year-old skipped training on Thursday with an infection from a boil, before needing to be hospitalised with fevers. The four-time premiership winner took to Instagram on Saturday to share a story that said "God, thank you for waking me up today", with a caption that read "back up and go again". NSW coach Laurie Daley will name his team for the July 9 Origin decider on Sunday, and it is expected Luai will be picked in the No.6 jersey. AAP understands the Blues would be happy to bring Luai into camp if he was not ready to train, and would be fine with him not taking to the field in their first session on Wednesday. But NSW officials would want him to be fit for Thursday's training run, which usually serves as an opposed run where preparations ramp up for game day. The Tigers painted an optimistic picture over Luai's health on Friday night, believing he could have played if the game was later in the weekend. "I am pretty sure he will be OK for NSW if they pick him," coach Benji Marshall said on Friday night. "He got an infection yesterday and didn't come to training. He said he was going to be all right to play. "And then he went to hospital and had fevers and the infection got a lot worse. "If it was another 24 or 48 hours Jarome would have been right to play. But he wasn't good for today." But while the Tigers missed Luai in attack, his availability for the Blues at Accor Stadium in a week and a half is crucial. Mitch Moses is still out with a calf injury after being hurt in camp for game two, prompting Luai's return to the side. Fellow half Nathan Cleary will be fit to play, after kicking freely in general play in Penrith's win over Canterbury on Thursday night with his sore groin. Cleary is yet to resume goal-kicking after hearing a pop in his groin on the day before Origin II, and has avoided questions on whether he will in Origin III. NSW have already had Matt Burton as back-up half for Origin II, and he appears the most likely to be on standby for Luai and Cleary next week. Serious concerns also remain around winger Brian To'o, who had scans on his left knee on Saturday afternoon. To'o hurt his knee in the Panthers' win on Thursday night, and left CommBank Stadium with ice on it. "I'm still walking, that's the main positive sign," To'o said as he left the ground on Thursday night. "I think it might've happened during the game. Either way I'm all good ... It's good." If To'o is unavailable for the series decider at Accor Stadium, Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz would be the clear front-runner to replace him. Kiraz was in line to start the series for the Blues before a calf injury ruled him out. He also came in as cover when To'o battled a hamstring injury before Origin II. NSW would be willing to give a hospitalised Jarome Luai until late in the week to overcome an infection, wanting him training by Thursday ahead of State of Origin III. Luai was desperately missed by the Tigers in their 28-10 loss to Manly on Friday night, after being ruled out on the morning of the game. The 28-year-old skipped training on Thursday with an infection from a boil, before needing to be hospitalised with fevers. The four-time premiership winner took to Instagram on Saturday to share a story that said "God, thank you for waking me up today", with a caption that read "back up and go again". NSW coach Laurie Daley will name his team for the July 9 Origin decider on Sunday, and it is expected Luai will be picked in the No.6 jersey. AAP understands the Blues would be happy to bring Luai into camp if he was not ready to train, and would be fine with him not taking to the field in their first session on Wednesday. But NSW officials would want him to be fit for Thursday's training run, which usually serves as an opposed run where preparations ramp up for game day. The Tigers painted an optimistic picture over Luai's health on Friday night, believing he could have played if the game was later in the weekend. "I am pretty sure he will be OK for NSW if they pick him," coach Benji Marshall said on Friday night. "He got an infection yesterday and didn't come to training. He said he was going to be all right to play. "And then he went to hospital and had fevers and the infection got a lot worse. "If it was another 24 or 48 hours Jarome would have been right to play. But he wasn't good for today." But while the Tigers missed Luai in attack, his availability for the Blues at Accor Stadium in a week and a half is crucial. Mitch Moses is still out with a calf injury after being hurt in camp for game two, prompting Luai's return to the side. Fellow half Nathan Cleary will be fit to play, after kicking freely in general play in Penrith's win over Canterbury on Thursday night with his sore groin. Cleary is yet to resume goal-kicking after hearing a pop in his groin on the day before Origin II, and has avoided questions on whether he will in Origin III. NSW have already had Matt Burton as back-up half for Origin II, and he appears the most likely to be on standby for Luai and Cleary next week. Serious concerns also remain around winger Brian To'o, who had scans on his left knee on Saturday afternoon. To'o hurt his knee in the Panthers' win on Thursday night, and left CommBank Stadium with ice on it. "I'm still walking, that's the main positive sign," To'o said as he left the ground on Thursday night. "I think it might've happened during the game. Either way I'm all good ... It's good." If To'o is unavailable for the series decider at Accor Stadium, Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz would be the clear front-runner to replace him. Kiraz was in line to start the series for the Blues before a calf injury ruled him out. He also came in as cover when To'o battled a hamstring injury before Origin II.
The Advertiser
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Tigers expect Luai to overcome infection for Origin
Jarome Luai is likely to be available for the State of Origin decider, with Wests Tigers expecting the NSW star to be out of hospital and fit again within days. Luai was desperately missed by the Tigers in their 28-10 loss to Manly on Friday night, after being ruled out on the morning of the game. The 28-year-old skipped training on Thursday with an infection from a boil, before needing to be hospitalised upon coming down with fevers. But the Tigers believe that had the game been later in the weekend, Luai would have been able to play and he should be fine to play for the Blues in the July 9 decider. "We'll know a bit more in the next 24 hours. I think he'll be out of hospital today or tomorrow," Marshall said on Friday night "I am pretty sure he will be okay for NSW if they pick him. "He got an infection yesterday and didn't come to training. He said he was going to be alright to play. "And then he went to hospital and had fevers and the infection got a lot worse. "If it was another 24 or 48 hours Jarome would have been right to play. But he wasn't good for today." The Tigers' loss marked their sixth in a row, with coach Benji Marshall conceding his team had taken a step backwards after several close defeats. But while the Tigers missed Luai in attack, his availability for the Blues at Accor Stadium in a week and a half is crucial. Mitch Moses is still out with a calf injury after being hurt in camp for game two, prompting Luai's return to the side. NSW have already had Matt Burton as back-up half for Origin II, but No.7 Nathan Cleary is also entering the decider with questions around his groin. Winger Brian To'o also has a heavy cloud over his fitness, after hurting his knee in Penrith's win over Canterbury on Thursday night. To'o is expected to have scans on his left knee on Saturday, after leaving CommBank Stadium with ice on it on Thursday night. Jarome Luai is likely to be available for the State of Origin decider, with Wests Tigers expecting the NSW star to be out of hospital and fit again within days. Luai was desperately missed by the Tigers in their 28-10 loss to Manly on Friday night, after being ruled out on the morning of the game. The 28-year-old skipped training on Thursday with an infection from a boil, before needing to be hospitalised upon coming down with fevers. But the Tigers believe that had the game been later in the weekend, Luai would have been able to play and he should be fine to play for the Blues in the July 9 decider. "We'll know a bit more in the next 24 hours. I think he'll be out of hospital today or tomorrow," Marshall said on Friday night "I am pretty sure he will be okay for NSW if they pick him. "He got an infection yesterday and didn't come to training. He said he was going to be alright to play. "And then he went to hospital and had fevers and the infection got a lot worse. "If it was another 24 or 48 hours Jarome would have been right to play. But he wasn't good for today." The Tigers' loss marked their sixth in a row, with coach Benji Marshall conceding his team had taken a step backwards after several close defeats. But while the Tigers missed Luai in attack, his availability for the Blues at Accor Stadium in a week and a half is crucial. Mitch Moses is still out with a calf injury after being hurt in camp for game two, prompting Luai's return to the side. NSW have already had Matt Burton as back-up half for Origin II, but No.7 Nathan Cleary is also entering the decider with questions around his groin. Winger Brian To'o also has a heavy cloud over his fitness, after hurting his knee in Penrith's win over Canterbury on Thursday night. To'o is expected to have scans on his left knee on Saturday, after leaving CommBank Stadium with ice on it on Thursday night. Jarome Luai is likely to be available for the State of Origin decider, with Wests Tigers expecting the NSW star to be out of hospital and fit again within days. Luai was desperately missed by the Tigers in their 28-10 loss to Manly on Friday night, after being ruled out on the morning of the game. The 28-year-old skipped training on Thursday with an infection from a boil, before needing to be hospitalised upon coming down with fevers. But the Tigers believe that had the game been later in the weekend, Luai would have been able to play and he should be fine to play for the Blues in the July 9 decider. "We'll know a bit more in the next 24 hours. I think he'll be out of hospital today or tomorrow," Marshall said on Friday night "I am pretty sure he will be okay for NSW if they pick him. "He got an infection yesterday and didn't come to training. He said he was going to be alright to play. "And then he went to hospital and had fevers and the infection got a lot worse. "If it was another 24 or 48 hours Jarome would have been right to play. But he wasn't good for today." The Tigers' loss marked their sixth in a row, with coach Benji Marshall conceding his team had taken a step backwards after several close defeats. But while the Tigers missed Luai in attack, his availability for the Blues at Accor Stadium in a week and a half is crucial. Mitch Moses is still out with a calf injury after being hurt in camp for game two, prompting Luai's return to the side. NSW have already had Matt Burton as back-up half for Origin II, but No.7 Nathan Cleary is also entering the decider with questions around his groin. Winger Brian To'o also has a heavy cloud over his fitness, after hurting his knee in Penrith's win over Canterbury on Thursday night. To'o is expected to have scans on his left knee on Saturday, after leaving CommBank Stadium with ice on it on Thursday night.
The Advertiser
a day ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Manly make next Trbojevic centre call after Tigers win
Manly will leave Tom Trbojevic in the centres for at least one more week after the Sea Eagles star helped them to a much-needed 28-10 win over Wests Tigers. In his first game since being shifted from fullback, Trbojevic came alive either side of halftime and had a hand in two tries at Brookvale Oval. Manly were far from their best, but after a fortnight of spotlight on coach Anthony Seibold they are back in the top eight following a win the hosts desperately needed. The result also consigned the Tigers to their sixth straight loss, who desperately missed Jarome Luai in attack after he was ruled out on gameday. Adding to the Tigers' concerns was a concussion for Api Koroisau, which has the potential to stifle any chance of fellow hooker Tallyn Da Silva leaving before the June 30 deadline. But all eyes were always going to be on Trbojevic and the Manly coach's box on Friday night. 'Turbo' got the ball in good shape just once in a scoreless 39 minutes, when he was whacked by Jeral Skelton and coughed up possession. But when the Sea Eagles finally utilised the fullback-turned-centre again, the game started to turn. The only first-half try came through 28-year-old Trbojevic, who got the ball 10 metres out and put Jason Saab over to score. Trbojevic then began to roam in the second half, combining with new No.1 Lehi Hopoate for a Reuben Garrick try when he roamed from right centre to the left. Another Manly try came down the left after Trbojevic had again created numbers early in the set, before Luke Brooks and Daly Cherry-Evans helped Tolu Koula score. Manly have been adamant all week Trbojevic's move was a short-term one, designed to put confidence back in the 2021 Dally M Medallist's game. The Sea Eagles have South Sydney next Sunday, before another bye. "We'll do it again next week and then we'll have a rethink after the bye," Seibold said after the win. "Everyone has been telling me for the past 18 months you need to move Turbo to centre, and then I do it I get criticised. "I just want him to enjoy his footy. "It was great to see him get across and have a bit of freedom, he didn't have to worry about organising our defence." There were still some questions over Trbojevic's defence, with the visitors' first try coming when Adam Douiehi put Alex Seyfarth past him and into a gaping hole. Hopoate had his toughest half of the season wearing No.1, dropping two kicks after being virtually unblemished while playing their previously, while Manly also fear prop Nathan Brown suffered a possible season-ending biceps rupture. While the Tigers are clearly an improved outfit, they have now lost six in a row and will likely face the Sydney Roosters next week without Koroisau and Luai. Da Silva scored late out of dummy-half but looks likely to leave the club by year's end, while Latu Fainu lacked spark without Luai next to him. Luai was hospitalised with a boil infection, but the Tigers expect him to be fit for State of Origin III on July 9. "We were left in a bit of a scramble with Jarome pulling out this morning," coach Benji Marshall said. "We didn't have enough experience in those positions today to get it done. We got dominated in field position. "The last few weeks have been really good, today was a step backwards." Manly will leave Tom Trbojevic in the centres for at least one more week after the Sea Eagles star helped them to a much-needed 28-10 win over Wests Tigers. In his first game since being shifted from fullback, Trbojevic came alive either side of halftime and had a hand in two tries at Brookvale Oval. Manly were far from their best, but after a fortnight of spotlight on coach Anthony Seibold they are back in the top eight following a win the hosts desperately needed. The result also consigned the Tigers to their sixth straight loss, who desperately missed Jarome Luai in attack after he was ruled out on gameday. Adding to the Tigers' concerns was a concussion for Api Koroisau, which has the potential to stifle any chance of fellow hooker Tallyn Da Silva leaving before the June 30 deadline. But all eyes were always going to be on Trbojevic and the Manly coach's box on Friday night. 'Turbo' got the ball in good shape just once in a scoreless 39 minutes, when he was whacked by Jeral Skelton and coughed up possession. But when the Sea Eagles finally utilised the fullback-turned-centre again, the game started to turn. The only first-half try came through 28-year-old Trbojevic, who got the ball 10 metres out and put Jason Saab over to score. Trbojevic then began to roam in the second half, combining with new No.1 Lehi Hopoate for a Reuben Garrick try when he roamed from right centre to the left. Another Manly try came down the left after Trbojevic had again created numbers early in the set, before Luke Brooks and Daly Cherry-Evans helped Tolu Koula score. Manly have been adamant all week Trbojevic's move was a short-term one, designed to put confidence back in the 2021 Dally M Medallist's game. The Sea Eagles have South Sydney next Sunday, before another bye. "We'll do it again next week and then we'll have a rethink after the bye," Seibold said after the win. "Everyone has been telling me for the past 18 months you need to move Turbo to centre, and then I do it I get criticised. "I just want him to enjoy his footy. "It was great to see him get across and have a bit of freedom, he didn't have to worry about organising our defence." There were still some questions over Trbojevic's defence, with the visitors' first try coming when Adam Douiehi put Alex Seyfarth past him and into a gaping hole. Hopoate had his toughest half of the season wearing No.1, dropping two kicks after being virtually unblemished while playing their previously, while Manly also fear prop Nathan Brown suffered a possible season-ending biceps rupture. While the Tigers are clearly an improved outfit, they have now lost six in a row and will likely face the Sydney Roosters next week without Koroisau and Luai. Da Silva scored late out of dummy-half but looks likely to leave the club by year's end, while Latu Fainu lacked spark without Luai next to him. Luai was hospitalised with a boil infection, but the Tigers expect him to be fit for State of Origin III on July 9. "We were left in a bit of a scramble with Jarome pulling out this morning," coach Benji Marshall said. "We didn't have enough experience in those positions today to get it done. We got dominated in field position. "The last few weeks have been really good, today was a step backwards." Manly will leave Tom Trbojevic in the centres for at least one more week after the Sea Eagles star helped them to a much-needed 28-10 win over Wests Tigers. In his first game since being shifted from fullback, Trbojevic came alive either side of halftime and had a hand in two tries at Brookvale Oval. Manly were far from their best, but after a fortnight of spotlight on coach Anthony Seibold they are back in the top eight following a win the hosts desperately needed. The result also consigned the Tigers to their sixth straight loss, who desperately missed Jarome Luai in attack after he was ruled out on gameday. Adding to the Tigers' concerns was a concussion for Api Koroisau, which has the potential to stifle any chance of fellow hooker Tallyn Da Silva leaving before the June 30 deadline. But all eyes were always going to be on Trbojevic and the Manly coach's box on Friday night. 'Turbo' got the ball in good shape just once in a scoreless 39 minutes, when he was whacked by Jeral Skelton and coughed up possession. But when the Sea Eagles finally utilised the fullback-turned-centre again, the game started to turn. The only first-half try came through 28-year-old Trbojevic, who got the ball 10 metres out and put Jason Saab over to score. Trbojevic then began to roam in the second half, combining with new No.1 Lehi Hopoate for a Reuben Garrick try when he roamed from right centre to the left. Another Manly try came down the left after Trbojevic had again created numbers early in the set, before Luke Brooks and Daly Cherry-Evans helped Tolu Koula score. Manly have been adamant all week Trbojevic's move was a short-term one, designed to put confidence back in the 2021 Dally M Medallist's game. The Sea Eagles have South Sydney next Sunday, before another bye. "We'll do it again next week and then we'll have a rethink after the bye," Seibold said after the win. "Everyone has been telling me for the past 18 months you need to move Turbo to centre, and then I do it I get criticised. "I just want him to enjoy his footy. "It was great to see him get across and have a bit of freedom, he didn't have to worry about organising our defence." There were still some questions over Trbojevic's defence, with the visitors' first try coming when Adam Douiehi put Alex Seyfarth past him and into a gaping hole. Hopoate had his toughest half of the season wearing No.1, dropping two kicks after being virtually unblemished while playing their previously, while Manly also fear prop Nathan Brown suffered a possible season-ending biceps rupture. While the Tigers are clearly an improved outfit, they have now lost six in a row and will likely face the Sydney Roosters next week without Koroisau and Luai. Da Silva scored late out of dummy-half but looks likely to leave the club by year's end, while Latu Fainu lacked spark without Luai next to him. Luai was hospitalised with a boil infection, but the Tigers expect him to be fit for State of Origin III on July 9. "We were left in a bit of a scramble with Jarome pulling out this morning," coach Benji Marshall said. "We didn't have enough experience in those positions today to get it done. We got dominated in field position. "The last few weeks have been really good, today was a step backwards."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lindsay Lohan shows off her tiny waist in skintight top while out with husband Bader Shammas in LA
Lindsay Lohan and her husband of three years, Bader Shammas, made a rare appearance together in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The 38-year-old actress and her beau, who share two-year-old son Luai, coordinated in casual looks after dining at Gracias Madre. Lohan, who quietly tied the knot with Shammas in 2022, was clad in light wash jeans and a snug-fitting nude-toned crew neck shirt. She looked effortlessly glamorous as her long, platinum locks flowed down her back and to her waist while she wore oversize dark sunglasses. For his part, the financier wore a white T-shirt under a sky blue shirt jacket, adding sunglasses. Missing from the scene was their tot, who was born in July 2023. Days ago the Mean Girls sensation took to Instagram to gush over her small family as she shared photos from a park day. She captioned the images, 'Sunshine, smiles, and family time! summer is sweeter together ☺️ making memories.' It came after the lifelong entertainer told Elle magazine she'd like for her son to have a sibling to play with. 'I feel like we live in a different world now, where women make it such a point, especially in motherhood, to make time for ourselves. 'We make it important. But also, once you have one kid, you're like, 'Oh, my kid needs a kid to play with.'' She also noted, 'I don't know if it's selfish — but I'm like, "I need more than one kid to take care of me when I'm older."' In November 2021, the Herbie: Fully Loaded actress took to Instagram to announce her engagement to Shammas. She showed off her diamond ring as she posed with her new fiancé, writing in the caption: 'My love. My life. My family. My future.' Lindsay wed her partner in 2022 and revealed the news by referring to him as her 'husband' in an Instagram message that she posted on her 36th birthday. Earlier this month she used the social media platform, where she boasts 15 million followers, to pay tribute to her now-husband on his birthday. She gushed, 'Happy Birthday to the love of my life. You're an incredible son, a devoted husband, and the most amazing father. Watching you with our family is the greatest gift. You make us feel safe, cherished, and loved. 'Every day by your side is a blessing and I'm so lucky to walk through life with you. I love you endlessly.'
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
The 19 reasons NSW have the edge over Maroons before Origin III
If the lopsided penalty count in Origin II gave Queensland a helping hand, the NRL draw has done the Blues a huge favour in the lead-up to game three. No less than 10 Blues will have completed their club commitments by Friday night, compared to nine Queenslanders who will be forced to play almost 48 hours later on Sunday afternoon. The schedule worked against Laurie Daley's side before game two, when the Easter Monday clash between the Bulldogs and Parramatta meant five players – Stephen Crichton, Max King, Mitchell Moses, Zac Lomax and 18th man Matt Burton – were unable to train until Thursday in camp. But Daley will be relieved if Crichton, King, Burton, Penrith quintet Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Dylan Edwards, Liam Martin and Brian To'o all come through Thursday night's Dogs-Panthers blockbuster unscathed. Jarome Luai and Hudson Young will play for the Wests Tigers and Canberra respectively on Friday, while Connor Watson and Angus Crichton will have already put their feet up because of the Sydney Roosters' bye. The Maroons, on the other hand, will have Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, Trent Loiero, Xavier Coates, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Mo Fotuaika, Tom Dearden, Reuben Cotter and Jeremiah Nanai all playing on Sunday afternoon. The extra 48 hours will help NSW players to overcome any bumps and bruises, while Daley will be able to hold a full training session on Wednesday in Leura – something he could not do last camp. Wrapping up their club commitments so early will mean Cleary and Luai can come into camp fresh and benefit from a full preparation, as opposed to just two sessions last time around when Luai was parachuted in late for the injured Moses.
