Giant lock Will Skelton has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Waratahs for a further two years. The 22-year-old, who played in the Waratahs’ Super Rugby-winning side last …
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Cricket Australia says it’s looking at alternatives to the Twenty20 Champions League, after the tournament was cancelled because of a lack of interest. The league’s governing council on Wednesday announced …
Continue reading Twenty20 Champions League cancelledIndia’s cricketing fraternity on Wednesday welcomed the shock decision to ban two teams from the IPL as a long overdue opportunity for the game to clean up its scandal-sullied image. …
Continue reading IPL bans – chance to clean up cricketDavis Cup captain Wally Masur is nervous – and it’s not Nick Kyrgios’ sore thigh that has him on edge. Kyrgios sent a scare through camp at training on Wednesday …
Continue reading Sore Kyrgios still set to play Davis CupGreg Inglis admitted he struggled with the extra responsibility that came with being appointed South Sydney captain earlier this year, and his form suffered as a result. Inglis endured a …
Continue reading Inglis struggled with Souths captaincyIf Matt Giteau’s worst fears are realised, it probably won’t be up to the recalled veteran to tell coach Michael Cheika he can’t cut it in Tests. “We won’t have …
Continue reading Mitchell backs Giteau’s Wallabies returnThe NRL has made a significant move to care for players who suffer catastrophic injuries playing rugby league, but appears resigned to the increasing likelihood that Alex McKinnon will take …
Continue reading NRL move on ‘catastrophic’ injuriesTeams will cost themselves an almost certain two points when they dilly-dally prior to a line drop-out under new rules set to be introduced into the NRL next year. A …
Continue reading Shot clock an NRL formalitySydney coach John Longmire has compared the Hawthorn team his side will face on Saturday to the all-conquering Brisbane triple AFL-title winning outfit. The Swans and Hawks, who have clashed …
Continue reading Hawks compared to Lions AFL juggernautKEY RECORDS AND STATS AHEAD OF THE 144TH BRITISH OPEN STARTING ON THURSDAY Most wins: 6 – Harry Vardon (1896-98-99-1903-11-14) Most successive wins: 4 – Young Tom Morris 1868-1872 (no …
Continue reading British Open key records and statsTHE OLD COURSE AT ST ANDREWS – HOLE BY HOLE – AHEAD OF THE 144TH BRITISH OPEN STARTING ON THURSDAY: 1st (Burn), 376yds, par 4: widest fairway in golf, though …
Continue reading Hole-by-hole at St AndrewsTen days ago Michael Clarke was asked about Australia’s preparation for the Ashes. The tourists had just posted comfortable wins over Kent and Essex in warm-up games, having thumped the …
Continue reading Concerns aplenty in Aussies’ Ashes bidHe broke Australia’s 77-year Masters jinx and usurped Tiger Woods from the top ranking, but Adam Scott says his career won’t be complete until he raises the Claret Jug at …
Continue reading Trailblazing Scott eyes Open gloryShaun Johnson has warned he’s still short of his best as he eyes a big performance in his 100th game for the Warriors on Sunday. Johnson and captain Simon Mannering …
Continue reading Shaun Johnson fit and poised for milestoneExplosive winger Waisake Naholo admits to feeling a touch starstruck as he prepares to make his All Blacks debut. The Fiji-born flyer’s breakthrough season with new Super Rugby champions the …
Continue reading Naholo starstruck for his All Blacks debutWALLABIES’ CONTENDERS AND WHO AAP SAYS SHOULD START AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA IN THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER IN BRISBANE ON SATURDAY FULLBACK: Israel Folau WINGERS (contenders): Drew Mitchell, Rob Horne, Adam …
Continue reading Wallabies’ options and likely sideDespite their loss in Cardiff in the First Test, Australia are favourites with online bookmaker CrownBet to level the series at the Home Of Cricket when the Second Test gets underway tomorrow. ASHES …
Continue reading The Ashes 2015: Australia head odds over England in Test 2Coach Steve Hansen is expecting more clarity and less clutter when the All Blacks begin their Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina in Christchurch. New Zealand’s build-up to the tournament included …
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