Australia’s defensive clinic to hold Wales out in their final World Cup pool match has been described as heroic, outstanding, gritty and tournament-defining. But surprisingly, it’s earned a new tag …
Continue reading More demanded of Wallabies defenceFormer Wallaby James O’Connor has returned fire over Greg Martin’s pointed criticisms of the fallen rugby star, claiming the commentator has “no interest in the truth”. O’Connor was released from …
Continue reading James O’Connor hits back at ex-WallabyWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic sped into the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals with a 6-2 6-3 win over Feliciano Lopez in just 71 minutes as he continued his magical run in China …
Continue reading Magical Djokovic casts spell over ShanghaiScotland are preparing to face Australia in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final without forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray – despite lodging appeals against their controversial three-week bans. The Scottish …
Continue reading Scotland to appeal RWC suspensionsAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has raised the Rainbow Warrior bombing as tensions mount ahead of the Rugby World Cup grudge match against France. The Cardiff quarter-final on Saturday will …
Continue reading Rainbow Warrior raised ahead of RWC clashFrance called up Morgan Parra and dropped Mathieu Bastareaud to the bench among three changes to their side to play New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Coach Philippe …
Continue reading France call up Parra for NZ RWC15 quarterMa’a Nonu replaces Sonny Bill Williams in the midfield and Nehe Milner-Skudder wins the contested wing berth in a powerful All Blacks side to face France in Saturday’s World Cup …
Continue reading Nonu in for SBW for NZ’s RWC15 quarterAndy Murray squeezed past John Isner at the Shanghai Masters on Thursday as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was also pushed all the way before ending the fairytale run of Spanish qualifier Albert …
Continue reading Murray, Tsonga stretched at China tennisCanadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has filed a lawsuit against the United States Tennis Association claiming negligence after she slipped and hit her head in the locker room during the …
Continue reading Bouchard sues over US Open allFormer Wallaby James O’Connor has written a long and rambling response to Greg Martin’s pointed criticisms of the fallen rugby star, claiming the commentator had “no interest in the truth”. …
Continue reading James O’Connor lets fly in long statementCollingwood star Travis Cloke will attack the 2016 AFL season with a chip on his shoulder after being stung into action by criticism of his performance this year. Cloke kicked …
Continue reading Cloke out to prove critics wrong in AFLChampionship leader Valentino Rossi will call on his extensive experience at his happy hunting ground at Phillip Island as he attempts to widen the gap between himself and Jorge Lorenzo …
Continue reading Phillip Island track a boost for RossiRichmond say they were treated with disrespect by Harley Bennell when the controversial midfielder was being courted by the Tigers in the lead-up to the AFL trade period. After being …
Continue reading Bennell’s disrespect in AFL trade: TigersWhether it be from the bench or in the No.15 jersey, Kurtley Beale will have an impact this World Cup as long as he’s singing to the right tune. The …
Continue reading Beale singing from the right songsheetHad it not been for former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, Test centurion Stephen Moore might have been lining up for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Irish green rather than …
Continue reading Moore Test ton a mix of green and goldLocal rider Anthony West is hoping to use his surprise start in the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix to help secure a permanent team spot next year. West, 34, had lost …
Continue reading West eyes permanent MotoGP rideProlific NRL try-scorer Reece Robinson has jumped codes, signing a two-year deal with Super Rugby’s NSW Waratahs. The 28-year-old fullback-winger admitted he’d been excited watching Wallabies fullback Israel Folau’s highly …
Continue reading Waratahs sign NRL’s Reece RobinsonNick Kyrgios may be better off triggering a 28-day ban sooner rather than later to avoid compromising his Australian Open prospects. Kyrgios on Thursday escaped a fine for unsportsmanlike conduct …
Continue reading ATP ban could upset Kyrgios’s Aussie Open
