He might be the only person on the planet who thinks it is possible, but Australian underdog Sam Groth is ready to turn king slayer to take down Rafael Nadal. …
Continue reading Groth to turn king slayer at Roland GarrosNearly 12 months after fearing he would suffer burnout and admitting he was struggling mentally, Nick Kyrgios is full of confidence and ready to launch an assault on the French …
Continue reading Kyrgios brimming with French Open beliefSamantha Stosur’s damaged left wrist has stopped Australia’s top-ranked female star from using her backhand, but she remains unconcerned about the effect it will have on her French Open prospects. …
Continue reading Backhand eluding stricken StosurAustralian Sevens coach Andy Friend has challenged his players to prove they’re worthy of Olympic selection after a 26-0 humbling by Fiji. Fiji’s win at Twickenham on Saturday (Sunday morning …
Continue reading Aust sevens coach wants more from playersThe Warriors latest defeat – a 38-12 thumping at the hands of Canberra – has again highlighted the Achilles’ heel of their NRL season. It’s the seventh time in 11 …
Continue reading Warriors’ defensive issues again on showThe Canberra Raiders arrived in New Plymouth after two heart-breaking NRL losses. Penrith edged them with Peter Wallace’s last-minute field goal and then St George Illawarra felled them with a …
Continue reading Raiders confident fortunes would turnFiji Rugby Sevens coach Ben Ryan has conceded global sporting superstar Jarryd Hayne is facing a monumental task to realise his Rio Olympics dream. Hayne has played barely 10 minutes …
Continue reading Hayne still adjusting to new codeRichmond’s hopes of gatecrashing the AFL top eight are gaining momentum after beating Fremantle by 38 points on Saturday night in driving rain and wild winds at Domain Stadium. A …
Continue reading Cotchin stars, Tigers beat Dockers in AFLNorth Melbourne are off to the best start in their storied history, thumping Carlton by 67 points at Etihad Stadium to extend their unbeaten run to nine AFL games. The …
Continue reading Roos beat Blues for best-ever AFL startRichmond’s hopes of gatecrashing the AFL top eight are gaining momentum after beating Fremantle by 38 points on Saturday night in driving rain and wild winds at Domain Stadium. A …
Continue reading Cotchin stars, Tigers bt Dockers in AFLCode hopper Jarryd Hayne was unable to inspire a Fiji comeback in his highly anticipated rugby sevens debut, which ended in a 31-10 drubbing by home side England. Hayne was …
Continue reading Hayne has limited impact as Fiji loseThe Western Force gave it everything but didn’t have the polish to finish as the Blues held on for a 17-13 Super Rugby win on Saturday night at nib Stadium. …
Continue reading Blues deny Force consecutive Super winsAndrew Fifita carried Cronulla to the top of the NRL table with a starring performance in his side’s 20-12 win over Manly on Saturday night. Just two days before NSW …
Continue reading Fifita carries Sharks to top of NRL tableCanberra have climbed into the NRL top eight by humbling an error-ridden Warriors 38-12. After two late losses in the past two rounds, the Raiders got back to winning ways …
Continue reading Raiders humble Warriors 38-12 in NRLRemorseful Port Adelaide defender Tom Jonas is bracing for a lengthy suspension after crudely knocking out West Coast’s Andrew Gaff in Saturday’s AFL game. Jonas floored Gaff with an elbow …
Continue reading Port’s Jonas braces for AFL suspensionMelbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan has blasted his team’s first-half performance as embarrassing after falling 36-15 to new Super Rugby leaders the Chiefs. The Rebels’ hopes of playing finals football …
Continue reading Rebels’ road to Super finals in ruinJosh Kennedy, the late arrival waiting on a late arrival, kicked seven goals as West Coast buried some road demons with an eight-point AFL win against Port Adelaide on Saturday. …
Continue reading Kennedy stars as Eagles sink Port in AFLCanberra have climbed into the NRL top eight by humbling an error-ridden Warriors 38-12 in New Plymouth. After two late losses in the past two rounds, the Raiders got back …
Continue reading Raiders overwhelm Warriors 38-12

