Ireland’s worst Rugby World Cup fears were realised on Tuesday when star Irish flanker Sean O’Brien was suspended soon after captain Paul O’Connell was ruled out of the tournament though …
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When Matt Giteau came off the bench to make his Wallabies debut, he gave no thought to one day reaching the 100-Test milestone, he was only worried about the roasting …
Continue reading Giteau humbled by 100th cap at RWCThe Wallabies are banking on flanker David Pocock’s incredible recuperative qualities to help him overcome a calf complaint and tackle Scotland in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Pocock’s inclusion would …
Continue reading Wallabies hopes rise over Pocock’s fitnessGordon Reid hopes Scotland can script themselves a victory of Hollywood proportions when they take on World Cup A-listers Australia. The Glasgow prop is gearing up for a blockbuster quarter-final …
Continue reading We can be Mighty Ducks, Scotland warn AustTwo days of intense study of the French team has taught the All Blacks they are in for a “hell of a battle” in their quarter-final clash at the Millennium …
Continue reading NZ take French lessons ahead of RWC clashSeventeen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has crashed out to little-known Spanish left-hander Albert Ramos-Vinolas in a major shock in his opening match at the Shanghai Masters. Defending title-holder Federer …
Continue reading Federer loses to world No.70 in ShanghaiJapanese players received a heroes’ welcome on their return home on Tuesday after their stunning Rugby World Cup campaign in England. Although they failed to make it through the qualifiers, …
Continue reading Big welcome home for Japan from RWC15Rafael Nadal on Tuesday said he had shaken off his foot problem from the China Open final — and added he was also recovering from the “mental injury” he blames …
Continue reading Nadal recovering from ‘mental injury’Samantha Stosur cruised to an easy straight-sets victory on Tuesday in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open. The Australian fifth seed brushed aside Japanese player Risa Ozaki 6-3 …
Continue reading Stosur wins first up in Hong KongIreland captain Paul O’Connell pulled out of the Rugby World Cup and ended his international career on Tuesday because of a hamstring injury suffered against France. “Paul O’Connell suffered a …
Continue reading O’Connell out of RWC15, ends Irish careerAdam Goodes has given his first media interview since retiring from the AFL, speaking to a student newspaper about racism, his plans for the future and his decision not to …
Continue reading Adam Goodes speaks out in first interviewBrisbane have become the second AFL club in as many days to slam the free agency compensation system after learning they will only receive pick 39 for ruckman Matthew Leuenberger. …
Continue reading Lions unhappy with Leuenberger AFL offerIt’s the sort of headache not even the strongest of painkillers will relieve. With vice-captain Michael Hooper back from suspension, and star No.8 David Pocock seemingly on track to overcome …
Continue reading Hooper’s return adds to back-row headacheAs courageous as Australia’s defensive effort was to topple Wales, coach Michael Cheika doesn’t want to have to see it again for the rest of the Rugby World Cup. The …
Continue reading Wallabies told to be more disciplinedThe rare occasion of having two players becoming Test centurions in the same match will be dwarfed by the importance of securing safe passage to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, …
Continue reading 100-Test milestones to boost WallabiesHe may miss out on the title he desperately wants but Australian Open fans can send retiring Lleyton Hewitt out a winner with special celebrations planned for his final ever …
Continue reading Aust Open organisers to honour HewittJames O’Connor has been released from the final year of his contract with the Queensland Reds due to personal welfare reasons. The former Wallabies star had joined the Reds on …
Continue reading Struggling O’Connor granted Reds releaseDJR Team Penske have announced New Zealand driver Fabian Coulthard will join their V8 Supercars team next season, but the future of veteran Marcus Ambrose is still up in the …
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