They came to the MCG in record numbers for a State of Origin clash – and they didn’t leave disappointed. With the spectacle at least, even if most of them …
Continue reading Record crowd for RL Origin matchA late Josh Dugan try has given NSW a controversial come-from-behind 26-18 win in State of Origin II on Wednesday night before a record MCG crowd of 91,513. On the …
Continue reading Blues win Origin IIThe stage had been set for Daly Cherry-Evans to become Queensland’s white knight in State of Origin II in Melbourne on Wednesday night. Instead the Maroons playmaker remains rugby league’s …
Continue reading DCE still league’s black sheepHighlights from State of Origin II between NSW and Queensland at the MCG on Wednesday night. 4th minute: NSW score before Queensland have even touched the ball. Pressure builds after …
Continue reading State of Origin II by the clockA massive crowd of 91,513 has attended Wednesday night’s State of Origin II rugby league clash at the MCG – the biggest in the history of the series. The attendance …
Continue reading Biggest-ever crowd for an Origin matchTerry Campese has suffered another major knee injury. The former Raider again tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, this time while playing in the UK Super League with Hull KR. The …
Continue reading Terry Campese suffers another torn ACLLleyton Hewitt’s farewell tour has a Wimbledon trip confirmed after the 2002 champion was granted a wild card for the singles tournament by the All England Club. The 34-year-old is …
Continue reading Hewitt’s Wimbledon wildcard confirmedHawthorn have regained premiership small forward Paul Puopolo for Thursday night’s clash with Adelaide. Puopolo has recovered from the foot sprain he suffered against Gold Coast in Launceston in round …
Continue reading Hawks regain Puopolo for Crows clashHawthorn kick off the second part of their premiership campaign against Adelaide on Thursday night, determined to make up for lost ground. After an inconsistent start to the season, the …
Continue reading Hawks must play catch up: ClarksonPort Adelaide speedster Matt White will spend up to six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring tear. White suffered the injury in the Power’s 23-point loss to Geelong last …
Continue reading Port’s White hamstrung for a monthJoseph Leilua will meet his new Canberra teammates on Thursday after signing with the club for the remainder of the NRL season. The Raiders confirmed the much-speculated move on Wednesday …
Continue reading Raiders sign Leilua for 2015 NRL seasonWest Coast coach Adam Simpson is confident that key defender Jeremy McGovern will be fit to take on Richmond at the MCG after suffering a corked calf in the Eagles’ …
Continue reading McGovern should be fit for Tigers: SimpsonNick Dal Santo looks set to make his long-awaited return from hamstring surgery for North Melbourne in Saturday’s AFL clash with Greater Western Sydney. Stand-in Kangaroos coach Darren Crocker said …
Continue reading Nick Dal Santo set to return for ‘RoosGreater Western Sydney newcomer Caleb Marchbank wasn’t even born when one of his AFL heroes Brent Harvey made his debut, but the Giants’ youngster and North Melbourne supporter will line …
Continue reading Giants debutant to face AFL hero HarveyStar flanker David Pocock is on track to play in the Brumbies’ Super Rugby qualifying final against the Stormers in Cape Town, but a question mark lingers over fellow Wallaby …
Continue reading Pocock on track to play, Toomua still soreHawthorn AFL defender Grant Birchall remains hobbled by an ankle complaint and won’t play on Thursday night against Adelaide. The Hawks flew out for Adelaide on Wednesday morning and coach …
Continue reading Birchall remains grounded for Hawks in AFLAustralian golfer Clint Rice had his clubs confiscated while attempting a US Open practice round. Ranked No.1188 in the world, Rice is one of the top alternates – reserves – …
Continue reading Aust golfer kicked off US Open courseRugby star Jerry Collins’ lasting impact on his community, opponents and the game have been honoured at a funeral service for the former All Black. Current and past All Blacks …
Continue reading Tributes at NZ rugby star Collins’ funeral


