Superstar halfback Johnathan Thurston reached out to his crestfallen counterpart after Ben Hunt’s extra-time blunder gifted North Queensland the field goal winner in Sunday’s drama-charged NRL grand final. Hunt had …
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“It’s going to be mayhem.” That’s what co-captain Matt Scott is expecting when North Queensland land in Townsville with their maiden NRL trophy. For 20 years the Cowboys have been …
Continue reading Townsville will be mayhem: ScottThe Wallabies scrum resurgence was made even more special because it came at a ground where they’ve suffered so much humiliation, according to vice-captain Michael Hooper. His back-row partner-in-crime David …
Continue reading Wallabies scrum demands WC dominationWales coach Warren Gatland has blasted World Cup chiefs for creating a “group of hell” that claimed England as the tournament’s first big casualty. The draw put Australia, England and …
Continue reading Gatland slams World Cup “group of hell”Australia coach Michael Cheika hasn’t given up hope winger Rob Horne can overcome a shoulder injury, insisting he’s not yet considering a World Cup injury replacement. Horne was forced out …
Continue reading Cheika hopeful of Horne recoveryThe man tipped to step up in retiring skipper Justin Hodges’ absence, Jordan Kahu, says Brisbane’s shattering NRL grand final loss will motivate him to “make amends” next year. Kahu …
Continue reading Kahu to “make amends” in Hodges’ absenceWest Coast skipper Shannon Hurn says he still doesn’t know whether free agent Scott Selwood will be at the club next year. Selwood is weighing up a move to Geelong, …
Continue reading AFL future of Eagle Selwood still unknownA Bledisloe humbling at Eden Park will drive home the Wallabies’ need to stay grounded after their best victory under Michael Cheika’s leadership. The Wallabies thrashed England 33-13 at Twickenham …
Continue reading Bledisloe humbling keeps Hooper groundedHawthorn’s third AFL premiership in a row will be celebrated for weeks to come but the Hawks don’t have long before they’ll need to make some big decisions on their …
Continue reading Decision time looms for veteran HawksJames Tamou found himself in such a deep mental hole halfway through the NRL season he feared his career was over. Trying to build himself back up after off-season neck …
Continue reading I thought I was finished: TamouNever say die. In a season punctuated by come-from-behind North Queensland wins, the Cowboys have credited their unfailing self-belief in finally delivering the NRL premiership to Townsville. As the final …
Continue reading We never thought we were beaten: CowboysKeith Earls became Ireland’s World Cup try record holder as his side struggled to 16-9 win over Italy on Sunday that secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. The …
Continue reading Ireland beat Italy to make quarter finalsSonny Bill Williams has led All Blacks sympathy for England, as the reigning world champions offered refuge for grieving English fans. “You’ve definitely got to feel sorry for the England …
Continue reading All Blacks sympathise with EnglandDiego Maradona’s famous ‘hand of god’ repeatedly punched the air as Argentina moved closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday with a decisive 45-16 win over Tonga. The …
Continue reading Argentina’s ‘hands of god’ beat TongaEngland’s failed World Cup unfolded against a backdrop of disquiet over the influence of Andy Farrell and Sam Burgess’ presence in the squad, Press Association Sport understands. Reacting to the …
Continue reading England camp “divided” over FarrellNorth Queensland’s unlikely grand final hero, Kyle Feldt, knew before anyone else that Brisbane halfback Ben Hunt was going to drop his golden point kickoff. Minutes after the Cowboys winger …
Continue reading Cowboys’ Feldt the unlikely GF heroBrisbane coach Wayne Bennett has called for the reintroduction of NRL grand final replays to replace the golden point period. His comments come after the Broncos went down harrowingly to …
Continue reading Bennett calls for grand final replayA defiant Rafael Nadal has warned his career is not over yet as he pledged that “sooner or later” he will be back at the very top of men’s tennis. …
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