Of all the reactions to Benji Marshall’s Test recall this week, the best belongs to Kiwis team-mate and debutant Jahrome Hughes. “It’s crazy actually, just to see him. I still …
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Not for the first time, NSW ironwoman Kylie Hilder swears this is going to be the last time. As she prepares to pull on the Blues jersey for the first …
Continue reading NSW women’s ironwoman Hilder to retireThe F-word isn’t to be murmured at the Gabba as Brisbane coach Chris Fagan continues to strike a balance between the short and long-term interests of the AFL club. The …
Continue reading Finals not Fagan’s focus as Lions improveOne of the most enigmatic rugby league careers in modern times has come to an end, with former Queensland and Australia player Dave Taylor retiring. The 30-year-old, who played 207 …
Continue reading ‘Coal train’ Taylor calls time on careerAll Blacks Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara are poised to bring up a Super Rugby first when a full-strength Hurricanes face the Bulls in their quarter-final in Wellington. Coach John …
Continue reading Hurricanes halves to reach Super milestoneA gold medal chance has been dangled in front of any Australian athlete considering a career change as Australia’s women’s rugby sevens program locks into Olympic mode. Winners at Rio’s …
Continue reading Doors open as rugby 7s women eye GamesAfter a week rich in headlines, even by AFL standards, Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says gambling is only one of many issues confronting the game. Since Monday the blowtorch has …
Continue reading Betting among several AFL issues: ClarksonHawthorn hope the smaller confines of the SCG will work to Jarryd Roughead’s advantage when the key forward makes his much-anticipated AFL return. Roughead is a massive inclusion for the …
Continue reading Roughead returns for Hawks’ AFL clashQueensland prop Josh Papalii has no doubt Dylan Napa will overcome a broken wrist and play Sunday’s State of Origin II in Perth, saying he is the toughest player he …
Continue reading Papalii backs Napa for Origin IINathan Cleary admits hearing all the criticism about his stats, but is adamant the only numbers that matter to him are wins and losses. And the NSW halfback reckons some …
Continue reading The only stat that matters is wins: ClearyCollingwood coach Nathan Buckley remains baffled why young Magpies star Jaidyn Stephenson laid bets on three AFL games, which have resulted in his 10-match ban. The 20-year-old will be sidelined …
Continue reading Bucks mystified by Magpie’s AFL betThe New Zealand Rugby League is considering a Kiwis-only selection policy to prevent the sort of player “flip-flopping” it says is eroding the integrity of the international game. Chief executive …
Continue reading Kiwis want end to Test ‘flip-flopping’Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw says he wasn’t that bothered by Nathan Vardy’s recent jibe, but he appreciates the apology put forth by West Coast. Vardy twice yelled out Brayshaw’s name …
Continue reading Docker Brayshaw accepts Eagles apologyFive-eighth may be his preferred position but Michael Morgan says he is happy to again bide his time as Queensland’s Mr Fixit ahead of Sunday’s State of Origin II in …
Continue reading Morgan dreams of Qld No.6 jerseyThe Western Bulldogs aren’t expecting Collingwood to be distracted by the lengthy gambling ban handed out to Jaidyn Stephenson, when the AFL teams clash on Sunday at Marvel Stadium. Stephenson …
Continue reading Magpies to move past AFL ban: BeveridgeReaching the quarter-finals was a remarkable feat for the Chiefs but they accept they play second-fiddle to the Jaguares in the Super Rugby fairytale stakes. Two of the competition’s form …
Continue reading Chiefs admire Jaguares’ Super achievementGodolphin-trained horses continue to dominate the market for the Group One Tatt’s Tiara at Eagle Farm after the barrier draw. Pohutukawa has assumed favouritism for Saturday’s 1400m-race at $5.50 after …
Continue reading Godolphin mares dominate 2019 Tatts Tiara oddsPeter and Paul Snowden will pin their Winter Dash hopes on reigning titleholder I Thought So after deciding to head to Brisbane with stablemate Brave Song. Both sprinters were nominated …
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