NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson plans to play all of his Wallabies against the Brumbies next round, meaning they will have to sit out the final round game even if …
Continue reading Tahs gamble with Wallabies Super restHe doesn’t quite know when it happened but Josh Papalii admits he’s acquired veteran status in the Queensland pack. As he prepares for his 13th State of Origin appearance, the …
Continue reading Veteran status creeps up on Qld’s PapaliiGetting back-to-basics has been the key to Queensland centre Will Chambers rediscovering his best form heading into next week’s State of Origin opener. Chambers will resume hostilties with NSW rival …
Continue reading Back-to-basics approach works for ChambersAshleigh Barty will have one of her biggest fans across the net when Australia’s great French Open hope continues her run in Paris on Saturday. The eighth-seed will play German …
Continue reading German’s big praise for ‘beautiful’ BartyDon’t go it alone. That’s Tyson Frizell’s directive to his NSW teammates as they attempt to contain the Kalyn Ponga threat during next week’s State of Origin opener. Frizell is …
Continue reading Frizell puts NSW on Ponga alert for OriginFormer Australia lock James Horwill will skipper a star-studded Barbarians side in Sunday’s annual fixture against England. The Harlequins forward, who won 62 Wallabies caps and made 116 appearances during …
Continue reading Horwill to lead Barbarians against EnglandRoger Federer eased past Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-3 6-1 7-6 (10-8) on Friday to become the oldest male player to reach the fourth round at the French Open in almost …
Continue reading Veteran Federer marches on in ParisKarolina Pliskova’s quest for a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open came to an end on Friday as the second seed lost 6-3 6-3 to Croatia’s Petra Martic. …
Continue reading Second seed Pliskova exits French OpenPriscilla Hon is finally believing her own hype after taking powerful grand slam contender Madison Keys the distance in Paris. The Australian wildcard fell 7-5 5-7 6-3 to the 14th …
Continue reading Hon learning to belong after French exitNorth Melbourne have made a dream start to life under Rhyce Shaw, beating Richmond by 37 points in a major upset at Marvel Stadium. The Shinboner spirit was on full …
Continue reading North stun Tigers in first game under ShawParramatta have taken advantage of a depleted South Sydney outfit to claim a 26-14 victory and end the NRL ladder leaders’ winning streak at seven. The Rabbitohs were missing seven …
Continue reading Eels end South Sydney’s NRL winning streakThe NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby season still has a pulse after they stopped the Melbourne Rebels 20-15 in their AAMI Park match on Friday night. The Waratahs needed the win …
Continue reading Waratahs’ win keeps Super season alivePriscilla Hon has fallen in a Friday shoot-out with French Open semi-finalist Madison Keys in the second round. The Australian wildcard had rocked the tournament’s 14th seed when their match …
Continue reading Priscilla Hon’s French charge falls shortUndermanned Carlton have included rarely seen recruits Alex Fasolo and Darcy Lang in their AFL lineup to face Essendon at the MCG on Sunday. Ex-Collingwood forward Fasolo will make his …
Continue reading Fasolo makes AFL return for depleted BluesSt Kilda have lost tall utility Blake Acres for their big AFL clash with Port Adelaide in Shanghai because of illness. Acres stayed at the team hotel on Friday as …
Continue reading Sick Saint Acres misses AFL game in ChinaThey are NSW’s Generation Heartbreak who, having grown up in an era of Maroon euphoria, are driven to wash away the last 13 years of Blue tears. The debuts of …
Continue reading NSW rookies keen to ease Origin heartbreakHawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has made it clear that he has no interest in replacing Brad Scott at North Melbourne. The four-time premiership coach’s name is invariably thrown up when …
Continue reading Hawks coach Clarkson rejects Roos AFL talkReturning veteran Jarrad McVeigh believes it’s no coincidence that Geelong, the scene of so much misery for visiting AFL teams, has recently been a happy hunting ground for Sydney. Geelong …
Continue reading Geelong holds no AFL fear for Sydney Swans

