Beating the NSW Waratahs is a stand-out moment in the Melbourne Rebels’ short Super Rugby history. And it’s a feeling they’re desperate to repeat when the teams clash at Sydney’s …
Continue reading Rebels desperate for repeat wins over TahsGold Coast star Ashley Harrison says there’s no hiding from just how poor the Titans were in their opening NRL home match of the season. The Titans were thrashed 42-12 …
Continue reading Titans hurting but eager to bounce backThe NSW Waratahs are intent on venting their frustrations on the Melbourne Rebels as they raise the stakes ahead of Friday night’s Super Rugby conference clash in Sydney. A last-up …
Continue reading Waratahs out to ‘shorten up’ the RebelsMarc Marquez, the youngest ever MotoGP world champion, and two-time title winner Jorge Lorenzo go into Sunday’s season-opener having spent more time in doctors’ surgeries than on the track this …
Continue reading Marquez, Lorenzo under injury cloudIt’s time for North Melbourne to show something more than just potential. Key forward Drew Petrie, who will lead the side in their AFL round one clash with Essendon at …
Continue reading Kangaroos primed to step up in AFLHe may be the oldest of four debutants on this year’s MotoGP grid, but Australian Broc Parkes isn’t about to let age be a barrier to success. The 32-year-old will …
Continue reading Aussie Parkes prepares for MotoGP debutAlyssa Healy says she’s ready to step up as No.1 wicketkeeper when Australia defend their World Twenty20 championship title in Bangladesh. The 23-year-old Queenslander, the niece of former Test wicketkeeper …
Continue reading Healy ready for World T20 keeping jobWhile most players dream of an AFL grand final triumph, Melbourne co-captain Nathan Jones will settle for a round one win. Since making his AFL debut in 2006 it’s a …
Continue reading Demons primed for a crack at Saints: JonesThe Kiwi in NSW Waratahs assistant coach Daryl Gibson believes it would be foolish for New Zealand teams to underestimate Australian Super Rugby sides in 2014. The Queensland Reds in …
Continue reading Kiwi applauds Aussie Super Rugby teamsWarriors coach Matthew Elliott hopes the fuse he lit under his players this week will translate into a stiffened resolve against the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville. Elliott stepped outside …
Continue reading Warriors address lack of aggressionBrisbane prop Martin Kennedy is on a collision course with his former NRL club Sydney Roosters after replacing the injured Ben Hannant in the Broncos starting side for Friday night’s …
Continue reading Hannant out injured for BroncosWaiting for Anthony Minichiello to retire is like leaving the porch light on for Harold Holt. It’s the same analogy the great Jack Gibson used to describe waiting for the …
Continue reading Roosters get Tuivasa-Sheck off his wingThe Brumbies have been dealt a huge blow ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Stormers in Canberra, with four front-line players unavailable for the clash. The ACT side’s …
Continue reading Brumbies forced to make four changesFrom South African size to New Zealand subtlety – the Hurricanes reckon their Super Rugby season takes a new direction on Friday. Their game against the Highlanders in Dunedin is …
Continue reading Hurricanes to change gears against NZ foeAustralian Matthew Ebden will be the first opponent for defending ATP Miami Masters champion Andy Murray after the Scotsman revealed his shock split with coach Ivan Lendl. Ebden, ranked 67th, …
Continue reading Aussie Ebden to face Murray in MiamiPunters with online bookmaker Sportsbet believe favourite Samaready can be beaten in the William Reid Stakes, reporting that Shamexpress ($5.50) and Spirit Of Boom ($6.50) have been the best backed. $250 WILLIAM …
Continue reading Samaready’s odds drift in 2014 William Reid Stakes bettingBenji Marshall goes back to the bench while youngster Simon Hickey has been recalled as the Blues’ starting five-eighth for their Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs in Auckland. Hickey, …
Continue reading Marshall back to bench for BluesThe Melbourne Rebels have named two Japanese internationals for the first time in their Super Rugby squad to face the NSW Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night. Centre Male Sa’u, …
Continue reading Rebels make two changes to face Tahs
