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Phillip Hughes didn’t want to play cricket at first. But, after honing a talent in hundreds of backyard matches, he ended up personifying the “Australian cricketing dream”. Hughes was a …
Continue reading Hughes a ‘one of a kind’ cricketerPhillip Hughes’ death has touched a nerve like few others in Australia. A well-known young cricketer being so cruelly cut down in his prime playing sport was always going to …
Continue reading Hughes personified Aust cricket mythFormer captain Mark Taylor says next week’s rescheduled first Test against India will allow Australia’s grieving cricketers to start moving on. The entire Test team, led by captain, eulogiser and …
Continue reading Cricketers can move on in 1st Test: TaylorMichael Clarke can still feel Phillip Hughes’ spirit and hear his words. Australia’s cricket captain told Hughes’ funeral that when he stepped out onto the SCG after his teammate died …
Continue reading ‘We must cherish’ Hughes’ spirit: ClarkeAs Australia mourned the death of cricketer Phillip Hughes, we learned more about his other life – a dream for his future as a cattle farmer. Hughes was, as his …
Continue reading Cricket to cattle, Hughes shot for successLike the thousands around him, black sunnies weren’t dark enough to hide the tears rolling down Darren McAndrew’s face. Clutching his nine-year-old son Ky, the Sydneysider struggled to keep hold …
Continue reading SCG pays tribute to HughesRising Australian star Minjee Lee aims to take another big step in her embryonic pro golf career by securing a spot on the US LPGA Tour this week. The 18-year-old …
Continue reading Minjee Lee tees up at LPGA Q-schoolAhmed Saad has made the most of the colossal blunder that nearly ended his AFL career. St Kilda used pick No.19 in Wednesday’s rookie draft to bring the 25-year-old small …
Continue reading Saints give Saad a second AFL lifeEveryone knew Phillip Hughes was much more than just a cricketer. But it was his mother Virginia’s uncontrollable grief and his father Greg’s tears as he carried his son’s coffin …
Continue reading Hughes’ mother’s uncontrollable griefState of Origin hero. NRL grand final inspiration. Now Trent Hodkinson wants another title as he plans his NRL return from a knee injury – Bulldogs captain. But Canterbury forward …
Continue reading Hodkinson eyes Bulldogs captaincyLocals say there are only two sports in Macksville – cricket and rugby league. “And maybe a bit of surf life saving,” said Mark McPherson, born and raised in the …
Continue reading Macksville remembers star allrounderAs the nation remembers Phillip Hughes, mourners have gathered around the Adelaide Oval pitch to leave their own personal tributes. About 3000 people attended a screening of Hughes’ funeral service …
Continue reading Hughes fans take field at Adelaide OvalPhillip Hughes was not just a prodigiously talented cricketer but a loving son, a loyal brother, a great mate and an ambitious young cattle farmer with big dreams for his …
Continue reading cricket star, loved son, brotherMichael Clarke says he still feels Phillip Hughes’ spirit with him in delivering an emotional tribute at the late cricketer’s funeral. Choking back tears, Test captain Clarke told Hughes’ funeral …
Continue reading Clarke still feels Hughes’ spiritCanberra coach Ricky Stuart has finally landed a major recruitment target with the capture of Frank-Paul Nuuausala from the Sydney Roosters. The 27-year-old New Zealand Test prop has been granted …
Continue reading Raiders snare Nuuausala from RoostersA taste of Test rugby has left Melbourne Rebels prop Laurie Weeks hungry for more, which he hopes includes next year’s rugby World Cup. Weeks came off the bench for …
Continue reading Weeks wants Wallaby actionPhillip Hughes has been remembered as “one of a kind” country kid who dared to dream and achieved greatness in cricket. Hughes’ cousin Nino Ramunno told mourners at the cricketer’s …
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