Melbourne halfback Nick Phipps will put his Wallabies aspirations to one side as the Rebels chase history in Saturday’s Super Rugby derby against Queensland in Brisbane. A confident Rebels head …
Continue reading Rebels chasing history against RedsNSW will have a chance to send veteran chief executive Geoff Carr out a winner when the State of Origin series begins on Wednesday. Carr announced on Friday that he …
Continue reading Carr to stand down as NSW CEOThe Australian Rugby Union have shown they’re on the front foot when it comes to tackling racism in sport with their timely announcement of an indigenous reconciliation plan, says the …
Continue reading ARU on front foot about racism: PulverRichmond AFL coach Damien Hardwick admits he couldn’t help cheering West Coast high-flyer Nic Naitanui’s game-stealing mark against North Melbourne. Ahead of their clash with the Eagles at Patersons Stadium …
Continue reading Hardwick hopes Tigers keep lid on NaitanuiCarlton are already preparing for next week’s clash with AFL arch rivals Essendon, but first they have to guard against complacency when they host Greater Western Sydney. While Carlton’s 5-4 …
Continue reading AFL Blues’ coach warns against complacencyAfter progressing into the third round at the French Open, Sam Stosur has firmed to the fourth line of betting priced at $21 with online bookmaker sportsbet to win the …
Continue reading Sam Stosur in the market to win French Open 2013All Blacks Ma’a Nonu, Aaron Smith and Tony Woodcock have all been dropped by Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Blues in Dunedin. There …
Continue reading All Blacks trio relegated by HighlandersEssendon coach James Hird is tipping Adam Goodes to deliver a great performance against the Bombers following one of the most tumultuous weeks of the Sydney champion’s AFL career. Hird …
Continue reading Hird tips great perfomance from GoodesIn NRL seasons past, South Sydney would not have been able to cope with losing three stars to State of Origin, Roy Asotasi admits. But the former captain says this …
Continue reading Souths prepared for Origin period: AsotasiThe Adelaide Crows believe their attacking prowess can crack Fremantle’s renowned defensive wall in Saturday’s AFL game. But the Crows are wary of Dockers coach Ross Lyon throwing a curve …
Continue reading Crows attack can crack Freo defence: coachThe British and Irish Lions eagerly-anticipated tour Down Under starts in steamy Hong Kong on Saturday night but critics believe it’s a dangerous waste of time. World Cup-winning coach Clive …
Continue reading Lions tour-opening venue, rivals slammedHis State of Origin call-up was almost hijacked by a phantom tweet but now that he’s a true Blue Josh Reynolds says he’d be fine to watch the entire game …
Continue reading Reynolds fine to ride Origin rollercoasterIt was a career-highlight moment yet Melbourne halfback Cooper Cronk says he has forgotten his field goal that clinched Queensland a seventh straight State of Origin series last year. “I …
Continue reading Cronk says Origin field goal in the pastCarlton AFL coach Mick Malthouse says he was shocked by Collingwood president Eddie McGuire’s racial comment directed at Sydney’s Adam Goodes. Malthouse, who coached Collingwood from 2000-11 under McGuire’s presidency …
Continue reading Malthouse praises Goodes over AFL racismWest Coast midfielder Brad Sheppard says he’s in the best shape of his AFL career, but admits he needs a slice of luck on the injury front in order to …
Continue reading Eagle Sheppard primed to hit top formThe Warriors are out to ensure their huge NRL rebound doesn’t result in the pendulum swinging towards complacency. The mood within the Warriors camp lightened this week after they turned …
Continue reading Warriors aim to kick on against BroncosDespite looking like a twit after tweeting the wrong name of their 17th player yesterday, a silver lining has emerged for the New South Wales State of Origin team. $500 …
Continue reading NSW set to win State Of Origin 2013 twitter battleSam Thaiday once feared he would never play a single NRL game for the Brisbane Broncos. Now he’s closing in on 200 games and is the proud captain of the …
Continue reading Thaiday always wanted to be like Tallis

