Master sledger Justin Hodges admits NSW rival Michael Jennings left him lost for words in State of Origin II. But the Queensland great hopes to have the final say on …
Continue reading Hodges ready to have final word on rivalNobody is safe when NSW enforcer David Klemmer is ripping in, not even the Blues’ coaching staff. The 197cm giant, who helped turn the State of Origin series on its …
Continue reading Giant Klemmer turns on NSWWests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks has been ruled out of Monday night’s NRL clash with Parramatta due to a shoulder injury. Brooks was hurt in last week’s loss to Penrith …
Continue reading Brooks ruled out for Wests TigersSerena and Venus Williams will clash at Wimbledon for the first time in six years on Monday, while Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki will fancy their title chances as two …
Continue reading Williams sisters clash in shrinking fieldNovak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray remain on course for the Wimbledon semi-finals ahead of the last-16 matches on the tournament’s so-called Manic Monday. Six of the …
Continue reading Big guns through as Federer, Murray winRobbie Farah only trained with NSW in a limited capacity on Sunday in a sign his chances of playing in the State of Origin decider could be fading. Farah has …
Continue reading Farah’s Origin III hopes slipping awayNSW are making no secret of their intent to target Queensland rookies Dane Gagai and Will Chambers in Wednesday’s State of Origin decider. Gagai will make his Origin debut at …
Continue reading Blues to target Queensland rookiesMelbourne have defended Cameron Smith after Alex McKinnon described as “disgusting” the Storm captain’s on-field comments about the incident that ended his NRL career. Former Newcastle forward McKinnon suffered a …
Continue reading Melbourne defend Smith over tackle claimAlex McKinnon is “disgusted” by Cameron Smith’s reaction to the tackle that ended his NRL career. McKinnon was badly hurt against Smith’s Melbourne side in March last year but the …
Continue reading Smith under fire over McKinnon tackleSt George Illawarra are adamant they are not a spent force and can regroup to make a dent on the NRL finals. The Dragons’ slump worsened on Saturday night when …
Continue reading We’re not done on NRL finals: DragonsPaceman Steven Finn has warned Australia that England have a “burning desire” to win back the Ashes. The old enemies will lock horns again in the opening Test starting Wednesday …
Continue reading Finn says England desperate for urn returnQueensland veteran centre Justin Hodges has confirmed he will play his final game for his beloved Maroons in the State of Origin decider in Brisbane on Wednesday night. Queensland coach …
Continue reading Hodges confirms Origin III is his lastParramatta hooker Isaac De Gois will undergo a fitness test on Sunday in a bid to return a month early from a cheekbone injury in time to play Wests Tigers. …
Continue reading De Gois to answer hooking SOS for EelsThe man who made a mess of Nathan Lyon’s bowling figures in Chelmsford believes it would be wrong to read too much into the offspinner’s output in the tour game. …
Continue reading Lyon belted then backed by Essex batsmanJamie Joseph completed one of the great coaching redemption stories when his Highlanders clinched their first Super Rugby crown. After five years at the helm, Joseph took a team lacking …
Continue reading Highlanders atonement for coach JosephHighlanders’ final hero Elliot Dixon has his faith restored in television match officials after the biggest call of the Super Rugby season fell his team’s way. Dixon’s rampaging try and …
Continue reading Dixon expels TMO demons with final tryAs he’s done throughout his career on the field, it was captain Conrad Smith providing the measured voice after more Hurricanes heartbreak. So often they’ve boasted a glittering roster but …
Continue reading Smith calm as Hurricanes blow title shotHOW THE AUSSIES FARED ON SIX SIX OF WIMBLEDON: Men’s singles, third round Sam Groth lost to 2-Roger Federer (SUI) 7-5 6-4 7-6 (8-6) Women’s singles, third round Casey Dellacqua …
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