Boosted by the retention of Sam Cane, the Chiefs say they’re embracing the step up to knockout rugby in an all-New Zealand match against the Highlanders. The qualifying final in …
Continue reading Chiefs charged up for Super Rugby knockoutPaul Gallen has set the scene for an explosive State of Origin II, after labelling Queensland “disrespectful” and “grubby” in his final press conference before Wednesday’s MCG showpiece. In one …
Continue reading Gallen slams Qld as grubby, disrespectfulJason Day has declared himself fit and firing for the unique US Open challenge ahead this week. Under a fitness and form cloud in the lead up, two-time US Open …
Continue reading Day feels good for tough US Open testIf Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper follows through on his move to French club Toulon, he’ll be in good company after the European champions signed a trio of internationals. Already with …
Continue reading Boks No.8 Vermeulen signs with ToulonAustralian colt Brazen Beau is a confirmed runner in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot with Craig Williams to ride. Trainer Chris Waller and the owners had also considered …
Continue reading Brazen Beau to run in Diamond Jubillee Stakes 2015Lee Freedman’s powers of persuasion have already garnered a Group Two win for Hazard who will aim to take it a step higher in the Tattersall’s Tiara. Freedman, who trains …
Continue reading Tattersall’s Tiara 2015: Hazard thriving in warmer Brisbane climateTrainer Shawn Mathrick admits to being bemused by the starting price of last-start Moonee Valley winner Our Nkwazi and expects punters to be more alert this time. The rising nine-year-old …
Continue reading Longshot winner to tackle the Moonee Valley againDuring the corresponding week 12 years ago, Newcastle trainer Paul Perry was getting fitted for a top hat and tails in preparation for Royal Ascot. The Perry-trained Choisir dazzled British …
Continue reading Wouldnt It Be Nice in form for Winter Dash 2015THE HISTORY OF THE PRESTIGIOUS ROYAL ASCOT MEETING * Queen Anne, who is honoured in the opening race of the Royal meeting, was the first person to see the potential …
Continue reading A history of racing at Royal AscotThis time next year, trainer Robbie Laing hopes to be preparing Lord Of The Sky for Royal Ascot. But for now, he is happy to see the four-year-old recovering from …
Continue reading Royal Ascot in Laing’s mind with sprinterUnlike many others, jockey Tim Clark is excited about the weather forecast for south east Queensland ahead of the final Group One race of the season. Clark will be reunited …
Continue reading Wet weather suits Avoid Lightning in Gold Coast Tiara 2015The NSW government will cut racing tax rates over the next five years, in an effort to bolster the industry and make it competitive with other states. The current tax …
Continue reading NSW racing tax cut to fund eventsThe three-month-old daughter of former New Zealand international Jerry Collins remains in a stable but “worrying” condition, the Beziers public prosecutor says. Collins, 34, and his wife Alana Madill died …
Continue reading Collins’ daughter’s condition ‘worrying’Lleyton Hewitt insists his farewell tour is not an emotional one, despite a first-round capitulation against South Africa’s world No.17 Kevin Anderson in his Queen’s Club finale. The 34-year-old, who …
Continue reading Hewitt blows match point at Queen’s finaleVictory may have come at a terrible price for Parramatta. However, Eels coach Brad Arthur appeared thankful that his much maligned NRL club had finally found a way to win. …
Continue reading Eels win marred by staggering injuriesRather than rile against the verdict, Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has instead empathised with referee Ashley Klein after being forced to make a call on a game-changing disallowed try in …
Continue reading Refs under too much pressure: BellamyLooking at his impressive State of Origin resume, Queensland great Mal Meninga appears to have few regrets. Yet one still haunts him – and returning to Melbourne for Wednesday night’s …
Continue reading No happy MCG return for MeningaAUSTRALIAN PLAYER RANKINGS FOLLOWING THE TWO-TEST TOUR OF THE CARIBBEAN 9 – Josh Hazlewood (12 wickets at 8.83, Best: 5-38. 63 runs at 31.50, Best: 39) The NSW right-armer deservedly …
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