She was once dubbed the next Martina Hingis, but maybe Ashleigh Barty is more in the Ellyse Perry mould. Proving herself a rare sporting all-rounder, Barty’s new contract with the …
Continue reading Barty’s loss to tennis is cricket’s gainThe Wallabies’ charmed run at the Rugby World Cup continues with injuries and suspensions ravaging rivals on their path toward a record fourth final appearance. Having made their own luck, …
Continue reading Cards falling in favour of WallabiesScott Fardy is the quiet man of an outstanding Wallabies backrow but four years ago his actions spoke volumes as he ignored an offer of safe passage when Japan was …
Continue reading Japan disaster changed Wallabies’ FardyFrench players are being put through cryotherapy sessions to soothe their aches and pains while building themselves into a “rage” to convince themselves they can beat the All Blacks in …
Continue reading France keep cool before All Blacks clashThe All Blacks have appealed for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against France to have no repeat of “filth” that has marred previous clashes between the rivals. There were several incidents …
Continue reading All Blacks seek clean clash with FrenchTHE NRL YOUNG GUNS TO WATCH IN 2016 1. Ashley Taylor (Gold Coast) * The 2015 under-20s player of the year is a big chance to wear the Gold Coast …
Continue reading NRL young guns to watch in 2016South Africa great Schalk Burger admits he’s still haunted by the Springboks’ World Cup quarter-final loss to the Wallabies four years ago but he says they’ve heeded its lessons. In …
Continue reading Boks haunted by 2011 loss to WallabiesKey-position player Lachie Henderson has become the first AFL player to be traded for a future pick after being granted his wish to move from Carlton to Geelong. Henderson, 25, …
Continue reading Henderson traded to Geelong in AFLAn immature waster of talent the Queensland Reds are better off without; that’s the stinging assessment of James O’Connor by former Wallabies fullback Greg Martin. O’Connor is expected to head …
Continue reading Ex-Wallaby slams departing O’ConnorUnder-rated no longer, five-eighth Bernard Foley looms as the Wallabies X-factor in the Rugby World Cup knockout stages, with revealing statistics pegged him as the third most lethal sharpshooter left. …
Continue reading Foley kicking Wallabies towards WC gloryScotland have poured cold water on claims an Australian citing commissioner was acting with patriotic intentions when his call led to the Rugby World Cup suspensions of two of their …
Continue reading Bias claims over Scots’ RWC bansScotland’s task of knocking over in-form Australia in this weekend’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final has become a lot tougher after two of their best forwards were suspended. Hooker Ross Ford …
Continue reading Scotland duo banned for Wallabies clashIreland’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 …
Continue reading O’Brien ban adds to Irish RWC woesWhen 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 Shanghai
