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Dan Carter’s bio-mechanical frailties explain why he has turned into world rugby’s most injured man says All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. The world class fly-half, who is embarking on a …
Continue reading Carter’s flawed frame behind injuriesThe All Blacks have finally embraced the prospect of completing a perfect rugby season. An enthralling 30-22 win over England at Twickenham leaves the tourists one victory away from becoming …
Continue reading Shot at perfection in All Blacks’ sightsEngland have challenged reborn Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson to prove he can sustain his firepower for the duration of a Test match. The West Australian left-armer has fought his …
Continue reading England ask if Johnson can go distanceHard-edged Northern Hemisphere critics have gone into raptures over the Wallabies’ skilful play after Australia clawed back creditability with their 32-15 thumping of Ireland. Local newspapers lavished praise on Ewen …
Continue reading Irish heap praise on skilled WallabiesAdam Scott says the World Cup’s change from purely a teams event to include significant individual incentives has added to its appeal. Scott, fresh from following up his Australian PGA …
Continue reading Double goal for Scott in golf World CupNewly-retired cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar says it was the “perfect time” for him to leave the game after his body began to struggle with the physical pressure. The record-breaking batsmen …
Continue reading Tendulkar’s body told him to retireThe Twitter hashtag #snitzelstrikesagain is getting plenty of use this spring as Arrowfield’s brilliant young sire keeps rolling out gifted performers in several categories, and cementing his lead on three …
Continue reading Snitzel strikes again with 18th stakeswinnerLankan Rupee hit the ground running in October and he has kept right on with the job, culminating with today’s dominant victory in the $135,000 MRC Kevin Heffernan S. G3 …
Continue reading Redoute’s Choice cashes in with Lankan RupeeSweden’s Henrik Stenson has won the Race to Dubai title, confirming him as the European number one golfer for 2013. The Swede clinched his first European player title in style …
Continue reading Stenson wins Race to Dubai golf titleBilly Slater’s World Cup is likely to be over after suffering a recurrence of a knee injury in Australia’s 62-0 quarter-final thrashing of the United States. A nightmare week for …
Continue reading Billy Slater’s World Cup likely overSydney Roosters grand final hero Shaun Kenny-Dowall will not resume full training with the NRL premiers when they start pre-season training on Monday. The Roosters return to the training field …
Continue reading Roosters start NRL pre-season minus SKDEngland are confident they know what their team will be for the first Test, with fast bowler Chris Tremlett expected to slot into the attack and wicketkeeper Matt Prior tipped …
Continue reading Tremlett, Prior set to play for EnglandThe Wallabies will look at fighting to keep red-carded centre Tevita Kuridrani on their heartening end-of-season tour as injury to Adam Ashley-Cooper inflames concerns over their midfield cover. The late …
Continue reading Unlucky 13 causes concern for WallabiesAdam Scott has retained the Australian Masters title despite a final day struggle in the face of a strong challenge from American world No.8 Matt Kuchar. US Masters champion Scott …
Continue reading Scott claims tight Australian MastersIf not for Lankan Rupee, Gerald Ryan’s Melbourne spring carnival would have been a whole lot better. The Mick Price-trained sprinter has won two stakes races in the past 10 …
Continue reading Starlight Stakes 2013 – Hot Snitzel could run in summer featuresEven for a player who seems more leader than debutant, the life expectancy for Australian batsmen in recent years can’t be providing George Bailey with comfort leading into his anticipated …
Continue reading Bailey, the debutant in a captain’s bodyTrainer Peter Moody is heading west in search of his first Group One success since the retirement of champion Black Caviar. Melbourne’s premier trainer has had a lean spring carnival …
Continue reading Winterbottom Stakes 2013 – Moody has two chances in WA Group Ones
