Brumbies flanker David Pocock can’t wait for the day when all the talk of his horror back-to-back knee injuries is finally behind him. But that won’t be until the Wallabies …
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The possession-starved Hurricanes have tackled their way to a 22-8 win over the Lions in a gruelling Super Rugby opening match in Johannesburg. Relentless defence at altitude in humid conditions …
Continue reading Hurricanes win tough opener against LionsFinally comfortable at five-eighth after his blistering All Stars display, ex-Dally M Medal winning fullback Ben Barba is looking forward to taking his place in Cronulla’s final NRL trial against …
Continue reading Barba concerned over Gallen tackleBen Barba genuinely did not know who Chris Grevsmuhl was when they entered the Indigenous All Stars camp. “I was like ‘who is this guy’,” Indigenous pivot Barba laughed. South …
Continue reading Indigenous pack upsets NRL All StarsThe originator of rugby league’s Indigenous All Stars concept, Preston Campbell, has backed calls to move the match away from the Gold Coast as the NRL continues to consider the …
Continue reading Campbell backs All Stars game moveMaster coach Wayne Bennett says the NRL should prioritise developing Pacific Islander talent over expansion. The NRL are believed to be keen to inject up to two teams for the …
Continue reading Groom Islander talent: BennettThe signs are good for the Melbourne Rebels after they ticked off a Super Rugby season goal with a shock victory over the Crusaders in the season opener. Heading into …
Continue reading Rebels tick off season goal in round oneGeorge Bailey will aim to keep things aggressive but attractive in Saturday’s World Cup opener, with the vice-captain keen to avoid any ugly incidents at the MCG. Bailey will lead …
Continue reading Aggressive Aussies set for Cup openerFrenchman Gilles Simon has ended a 12-match loss streak to Andy Murray, dumping the top seed out in the quarter-finals of the ATP Rotterdam World Tennis event. The persistent challenger …
Continue reading Simon stuns Murray in Rotterdam quartersManaging the inevitable highs and lows of tournament play has been identified as crucial by New Zealand if they are to go deep into the World Cup play-offs. The Black …
Continue reading Black Caps seek calmness ahead of openerIt did not take Paul Gallen long to again land in trouble but the Indigenous All Stars have managed to seal a late 20-6 win over their NRL rivals. Critics …
Continue reading Indigenous All Stars win 20-6Brumbies five-eighth Matt Toomua gave codehopper Karmichael Hunt a first-hand masterclass on how to steer a Super Rugby side, with Queensland smashed 47-3 on Friday at Canberra Stadium. With the …
Continue reading Brumbies thump Reds in rugby openerStar Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe sent a scare through the Dockers camp when he left the training field on Friday with a left hamstring issue. There is good news for …
Continue reading Docker Fyfe suffers minor hamstring strainA brutally honest NSW Waratahs captain Dave Dennis would welcome back Kane Douglas, even if it meant losing his starting spot in the Super Rugby champions’ side. With lock Douglas …
Continue reading Dennis would love Douglas back for TahsThe Melbourne Rebels made the best possible start to their Super Rugby season with a 20-10 upset win on Friday over last season’s runners-up the Crusaders to notch their first …
Continue reading Rebels upset Crusaders for first Super winIt’s been one tough week if you’re a golfer named Woods. Less than a week after her famous uncle Tiger was forced to pull out of a US PGA Tour …
Continue reading Woods curse undoes champ at Ladies MastersEssendon have started an urgent nationwide recruiting drive after resolving the impasse with the AFL over their pre-season games. The matches next month against St Kilda, Melbourne and GWS will …
Continue reading ‘Dons looking for AFL pre-season playersNSW golfer Rebecca Artis has stormed into the outright lead at the halfway point in the Australian Ladies Masters on the Gold Coast. The 26-year-old shot a brilliant second-round seven-under …
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