Japanese fans celebrated their team’s shock Rugby World Cup win over heavily-favoured South Africa early on Sunday in a victory that is sure to give the sport a boost as …
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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt hailed Jonny Sexton as a perfectionist after his astute game management helped the Irish to a 50-7 World Cup demolition of Canada on Saturday. Sexton notched …
Continue reading Schmidt hails perfectionist SextonQueensland star Aidan Guerra benefited from the hostile environment Suncorp Stadium can produce when the Maroons claimed this season’s State of Origin series with a record thumping of NSW in …
Continue reading Roosters brace for ‘State of Origin IV’NSW Sport Minister Stuart Ayres says retiring Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes will be remembered for his stance on racism as well as his AFL success. The 35-year-old dual Brownlow …
Continue reading Goodes’ ‘noble banner’ hangs high: AyresNorth Queensland coach Paul Green admitted he had to dig deep to inspire gutted pivot Michael Morgan ahead of their NRL knockout semi-final against Cronulla in Townsville. And it seems …
Continue reading Coach fires Morgan to NQ finals winNOT PRODUCING THE GOODES – HOW RACISM HURT AN AFL CHAMPION * May 24, 2013: Goodes stops playing and points out a young Collingwood supporter in the crowd who called …
Continue reading The Adam Goodes saga – a timelineIt’s a hard act to follow but North Queensland’s Jason Taumalolo has backed Matt Scott to repeat his heroics and lead the Cowboys into their first grand final in 10 …
Continue reading Scott needs to keep rolling for NQ successCronulla supporters can turn the porch light off. Harold Holt is not coming home. And the Sharks will not be bringing the 2015 NRL Premiership back to the Shire this …
Continue reading Sharks’ porch light goes off, for nowSNAPSHOT OF WHAT HAPPENED AROUND THE AFL IN FINALS WEEK TWO THEY SAID IT: “We’re going over there on a mission.” A bullish Brad Scott talks up North Melbourne’s chances …
Continue reading Snapshot of AFL finals week twoNorth Queensland will take impressive form into Saturday night’s preliminary final against Melbourne but the Storm have benefited greatly from their week’s rest. The Cowboys set up the clash with …
Continue reading Rested Storm ready for CowboysFor 22 weeks, Daniel Wells’ chances of playing AFL football have been cruelled by injury. But now, North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says he faces a different battle to be …
Continue reading Wells a chance to face AFL Eagles: ScottHow do you improve on perfection? North Queensland coach Paul Green hopes to find a way before Saturday night’s NRL grand final qualifier in Melbourne. A Matt Scott-inspired Cowboys brutally …
Continue reading NQ can be better: coach GreenNorth Melbourne coach Brad Scott says his side now has the fortitude they lacked in 2014 to make an AFL grand final. The Kangaroos returned to the last four with …
Continue reading North not making up AFL numbersWales will look for a points avalanche against Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Sunday in full knowledge the group will likely be decided on points difference. While most …
Continue reading Wales seek big RWC winNew Zealand’s most experienced side ever will take on Argentina on Sunday, looking to shed the “chokers” tag in their quest to become the first side to win back-to-back World …
Continue reading All Blacks look to stamp RWC authorityStrong rivalries and fierce competition have seen all kinds of tactics used by teams to try and advance through the Rugby World Cup group of death, but England back-rower Billy …
Continue reading Gatland’s mind games don’t phase EnglandFrance winger Yoann Huget’s World Cup is over after he suffered a serious knee injury in his nation’s 32-10 win over Italy at Twickenham on Saturday. Huget went down in …
Continue reading France lose winger Yoann Huget in winFrederic Michalak orchestrated France’s 32-10 win over Italy in their opening World Cup match at Twickenham on Saturday. The veteran fly-half set up the first try of the match for …
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