Hello Sailor, Goodbye Dwain

He's back. Wendell Sailor, his two-year ban for taking cocaine having expired, has joined St George Illawarra-Dragons in the NRL, six years after the former Brisbane wing's conversion to rugby union and 37 appearances for the Wallabies. Sailor's rehabilitation in league is expected to start with a match for the Dragons' feeder club Shellharbour this weekend. "Binge drinking and drugs certainly were my demise and I've worked on that," he said. Glad to hear it, Wendell, who reckons he's quicker than before, at 33!

Having played 39 minutes of league for Castleford reserves but with no contract to show for it, Dwain Chambers has also attempted a change of codes, with an approach by his agent to Sale Sharks. "We were told he would be great in the community and that he was excellent with youngsters but so, too, would Father Christmas," a dismissive Dave Swanton, Sale's media manager, said. Widnes were this morning forced to issue a Chambers statement. "As a club we wish Dwain well for the future, but that future will not be at the Stobart Stadium," according to Vikings Sporting Director Terry O'Connor. Where next for Dwain ... Scunthorpe Barbarians ?

Comments

[CumberlandsAshes]

This is excellent news for grassroots Rugby league in NSW - for the few weeks he'll be playing at that level at least. The extra crowds he brings through the gates and to the sports bars of the related Leagues Clubs will be a boon for these sometimes struggling clubs. I have heard that Erina are expecting a crowd of between 5,000 and 8,000 for their match with Shellharbour tomorrow evening. Should be a great night for Rugby league on the Central Coast!

[Dingalingbell]

I bet he tried to get a gig on 'Gladiators' too!

[Daniel]

Numptyboy has a point - Rugby Union are well acquainted with fantasy figures... especially their claimed viewing figures for the RUWC!

[Numptyboy]

Mind you, I do hear that Sale are signing the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny.