“Learn from the past, but don’t dwell on it. The state of NSW deserves it”. It’s the simple mantra NSW will take to ANZ Stadium on June 24, as they …
Continue reading Blues vow to make this one countJames Maloney has two weeks to prepare for what could prove to be the defining moment of his representative career. At age 31, the journeyman has done almost everything in …
Continue reading Mature Maloney eyes Origin’s holy grailBrad Fittler has praised his back three as the cornerstone of NSW’s State of Origin I win, admitting he questioned whether his side would crumble under the pressure of a …
Continue reading Freddy praises back three for Origin I winCould this be an early preview of Queensland’s answer to James Tedesco? Just days after watching Tedesco burn the Maroons in State of Origin I, Kalyn Ponga gets a chance …
Continue reading Ponga gets early shot at Tedesco in NRLIrish playmaker Johnny Sexton has been benched in a major selection shock for Saturday night’s Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane. Coach Joe Schmidt has preferred to start with Sexton’s …
Continue reading Irish bench Sexton for Wallabies 1st TestFirst he re-found happiness and now Aaron Francis is on the verge of an AFL recall. The resurgence of the 2015 No.6 draft pick is some much-needed good news for …
Continue reading In-form Francis nears AFL return for DonsMelbourne co-captain Nathan Jones is sadly familiar with the dogged spirit of his old AFL coach Neale Daniher. It also defined the last days of Jones’ grandfather George, who died …
Continue reading Daniher an AFL inspiration: Nathan JonesCollingwood captain Scott Pendlebury is praising their self-belief, regardless of how they perform in one of the AFL’s most-anticipated games this season. The Monday blockbuster against Melbourne will be the …
Continue reading Pendlebury says Pies have AFL self-beliefMelbourne have decided to cop a one-game NRL ban for Will Chambers’ dangerous contact citing instead of taking an early plea that would’ve allowed him to face Brisbane this week. …
Continue reading Storm’s Chambers cops one-game NRL banParramatta forward Kane Evans has escaped sanction for an alleged racial slur after the NSWRL withdrew charges stemming from an incident during a reserve grade game last week. Playing for …
Continue reading NSWRL withdraws charges on Eels’ EvansThey were the phone calls with the “football whisperer” that sparked one of the most-devastating individual NSW State of Origin performances from a backline player in recent memory. A series …
Continue reading Whisperer fires Tedesco to Origin stardomOlympic sevens champion Charlotte Caslick admits her side took their time at the top for granted and haven’t celebrated their wins enough. Ahead of the world series finale starting on …
Continue reading Aussie 7s promise to savour successAfter a luckless two months, Wade Graham has declared himself injury-free and ready for the fight to win back his NSW jersey. The Cronulla back-rower has this week passed concussion …
Continue reading Graham hopes injury woes are behind himEight former Western Force players have been named in the Melbourne Rebels’ squad for Saturday night’s World Series Rugby grudge match at nib Stadium. The bulk of the Force’s best …
Continue reading Rebels have Force flavour for rugby clashFormer garbo and theologist Brandon Paenga-Amosa will cap a stunning rugby rise by packing down as Wallabies hooker against Ireland. Paenga-Amosa, who had been playing 12 months ago for Sydney …
Continue reading Bible-studying rake wins Wallabies debutGeelong coach Chris Scott doesn’t expect his observation that North Melbourne are performing above expectations this year to cause any friction at the next extended family function. The Cats sit …
Continue reading Chris Scott impressed with the KangaroosTrent Cooper has been named as Fremantle’s new AFLW coach on a two-year deal, and he’ll be hoping to end the club’s lean run next season. The Dockers were forced …
Continue reading Dockers appoint Cooper as new AFLW coachBrodie Retallick’s long absence from the All Blacks will continue after he was ruled out of the three-Test series against France. Scans revealed world class lock Retallick had suffered a …
Continue reading All Black Retallick out for six weeks

