Author: usman-siddiqui

The NRL champion Rooster forward, Sonny Bill Williams, a Muslim Australian will train and play while fasting during the month of Ramadan. He will play a 3pm game against the Panthers on 19 July while observing the fast.  The Roosters train in daylight hours at least three days a week but may even adjust the schedule so Sonny can train after sunset, a sign of standing and respect that his colleagues and his club has for him and his faith. Sonny Bill has spoken to dietitians and the Roosters’ sports science staff to carefully plan his diet and training...