Bernard Foley emphatically ended debate over who should wear the Wallabies’ No.10 jersey and etched his name into the record books with a stunning display to help knock hosts England …
Continue reading Five-star Foley ruins England’s World CupHe’s already asked the referees for a free-flowing game, now North Queensland coach Paul Green wants them to keep an eye on any attacks on his playmakers. On the eve …
Continue reading Greens urges refs to watch playmakersBrian Smith is yet to decide on his future at Wakefield Wildcats after the Australian completed his rescue job at the club with a 24-16 victory over Bradford Bulls. The …
Continue reading Brian Smith undecided on coaching futureAfter more than two decades on the professional tennis circuit, Venus Williams is on an upswing and shows little sign of slowing, turning in one of her strongest seasons in …
Continue reading Veteran Venus on upswing after Wuhan winFor so long the Wallabies’ scrum has been derided as not just their Achilles heel but also the laughing stock of world rugby. Much of the pre-match talk heading into …
Continue reading Wallabies scrum turns tables on EnglandScotland coach Vern Cotter would do almost anything to get his side into the World Cup quarter-finals, but he has ruled out trying to buy Samoa off with a few …
Continue reading Scots desperate to overcome slow startsA high-visibility police presence is expected at Sunday’s NRL grand final following the shooting of a police employee outside the force’s Sydney headquarters. “There will be a very high police …
Continue reading Beefed-up security expected at NRL finalAUSTRALIA’S PLAYER RATINGS FROM THE WALLABIES’ 33-13 RUGBY WORLD CUP WIN OVER ENGLAND AT TWICKENHAM: ISRAEL FOLAU: Bombed an early try with a two-on-one blunder, spilt a couple of high …
Continue reading Wallabies player ratings against EnglandAP – “We might as well burn up the ball and put it in an urn. This is the day English rugby died.” England supporter Susan Alexander certainly found her …
Continue reading England fans crushed by shock RWC exitEngland coach Stuart Lancaster and captain Chris Robshaw issued abject apologies after Australia dumped the host nation out of the World Cup with a comprehensive 33-13 victory on Saturday. Lancaster …
Continue reading England captain, coach sorry for RWC flopThe Wallabies have secured a World Cup quarter-final berth with a tense 33-13 defeat of England, knocking the hosts out in the pool stage. The victory on Saturday night – …
Continue reading Brilliant Wallabies book RWC quarter-finalThe Wallabies have secured a World Cup quarter-final berth with a tense 33-13 defeat of England knocking the hosts out in the pool stage. The victory on Saturday night – …
Continue reading Wallabies thrash England at World CupA Japan win over United States next week will entitle them to be team of the tournament even if they miss out on a historic place in the World Cup …
Continue reading Win again and Japan team of Cup: JonesTonga will channel Saracens’ “wolf pack” spirit to chase a first-ever World Cup quarter-final, according to outside centre Siale Piutau. The Pacific Islanders can still squeeze through to the last …
Continue reading Tonga in fighting mood For Argentina TestThe All Blacks have yet to bring their full game to the Rugby World Cup, coach Steve Hansen said after their 43-10 pool match win over Georgia in Cardiff. The …
Continue reading All Blacks continue fine-tuningIreland captain Paul O’Connell is delighted to be going into a game he expects to be a bruising encounter with Italy accompanied by the second row partner he describes as …
Continue reading Ireland ready for a battering from ItalySo long as Hawthorn’s core group of four-time AFL premiership players keep producing, they will be encouraged to continue their stellar careers. Those stars had crucial roles on Saturday as …
Continue reading Hawks want veterans to continue in AFLHawthorn president Andrew Newbold says his success-soaked club is likely to this year skip the trade window, which has made them so successful, opting instead to add more talent in …
Continue reading Hawks off to draft: Newbold


