South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has insisted youth is no bar to success ahead of the Springboks’ World Cup quarter-final against Wales, citing Boris Becker, Mike Tyson and even Alexander …
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Brisbane and Queensland legend Darren Lockyer says he should be overlooked for Immortal Status in favour of Maroons coach Mal Meninga. Lockyer is tipped to be included in the exclusive …
Continue reading Lockyer backs Mal for Immortal statusRafael Nadal needed all his trademark grit and determination on Wednesday when he was taken to a third-set tie-break by towering ace king Ivo Karlovic in a dramatic opening match …
Continue reading Nadal wins thriller in ShanghaiRafael Nadal needed all his trademark grit and determination on Wednesday when he was taken to a third-set tie-break by towering ace king Ivo Karlovic in a dramatic opening match …
Continue reading Nadal wins opener at Shanghai MastersWallaby winger Rob Horne has made a miraculous recovery from a serious shoulder complaint to return to training ahead of Australia’s World Cup quarter-final with Scotland, though doubts remain over …
Continue reading Miraculous recovery has Horne in WC frameThe Rugby World Cup has claimed a mounting injury toll, but the All Blacks say players are philosophical about the dangers they face in a bruising contact sport. “A lot …
Continue reading Injuries a fact of life for All BlacksIreland’s forwards are gearing up for a “ding-dong battle” against a combative and proven Argentinian pack in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday. Argentina have shone in the …
Continue reading Ireland forwards set for ding-dong battleWorld number one Novak Djokovic extended his hot streak in China as he blazed past Martin Klizan at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday with Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka snapping …
Continue reading Djokovic makes quick start at ShanghaiWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic has suggested Nick Kyrgios needs to become mentally stronger after the Australian had another temper tantrum during his Shanghai Masters loss to Kei Nishikori. Kyrgios insisted …
Continue reading Kyrgios must be tougher mentally: DjokovicFired-up Scotland forward Josh Strauss has vowed to beat Australia in tribute to banned teammates Ross Ford and Jonny Gray. The Dark Blues pair were rocked on Tuesday night by …
Continue reading Strauss talks tough ahead of Aust clashAustralian Samantha Stosur has won through to the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open. Fifth-seeded Stosur has accounted for Monica Puig of Puerto Rico 6-4 6-4. The Australian has set …
Continue reading Stosur into Hong Kong tennis third roundSouth Africa have recalled experienced wing JP Pietersen for their World Cup quarter-final against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. Pietersen – who scored a hat-trick against Samoa – is included …
Continue reading Springboks recall Pietersen for Cup semiRetired Carlton star Chris Judd has urged his former club to rebuild their playing list as quickly as possible – without taking any shortcuts. Judd’s sudden retirement with a serious …
Continue reading Blues face tricky AFL rebuild: JuddNick Kyrgios faces a potential four-week ban from the ATP Tour after landing in hot water yet again during an explosive second-round exit from the Shanghai Masters. Effectively on six …
Continue reading Kyrgios in strife again in ShanghaiASADA has applauded the NRL for handing Sandor Earl a four-year suspension for breaching the league’s anti-doping policy, with the authority suggesting the winger had not been entirely forthcoming in …
Continue reading ASADA welcomes Earl four-year NRL banBernard Tomic has upset seventh seed David Ferrer to power into the third round of the Shanghai Masters, but fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios has made an explosive exit from the …
Continue reading Tomic upsets Ferrer in ShanghaiSydney AFL premiership star Lewis Jetta has joined West Coast in a straight swap for Eagles ruckman Callum Sinclair. Jetta, 26, played 127 games in six years with the Swans, …
Continue reading Eagles, Swans do Jetta AFL trade dealIsrael Folau can still take the Rugby World Cup by storm despite a relatively quiet pool stage, Wallabies attack coach Stephen Larkham believes. The shining star in Australia’s backline, Folau …
Continue reading Fit-again Folau backed to overcome slump
