No one needs remind Graeme Smith it’s almost a year to the day since South Africa’s pacemen humiliated Australia. It was only 364 days ago that Michael Clarke’s team were …
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The NRL has blocked Newcastle hooker Danny Buderus from taking up a coaching role with Super Rugby club the Brumbies. Earlier on Thursday, the Canberra-based franchise announced the 34-year-old would …
Continue reading NRL block Buderus’ role with BrumbiesA cheque for $600,000 helped restore an old friendship at Flemington on Thursday. But it didn’t prevent colourful owner John Singleton from telling it like it is. Singleton privately paid …
Continue reading Jim Cassidy forgiven after Crown Oaks 2012 winIf a leaked Australian dossier on South African players ruffled feathers in the Proteas’ camp on the eve of the first Test at the Gabba, captain Graeme Smith hid it …
Continue reading Proteas cricket dossier nothing new: SmithAn aggressive Australia will look to the skies on Friday morning before finalising the bowling attack they aim to unleash on South Africa at their Gabba fortress. Skipper Michael Clarke …
Continue reading Aussies unsure about Gabba 1st Test attackIt took a millionaire owner to repel the internationals in the Melbourne Cup and it might take another to do the same in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Lloyd Williams, who …
Continue reading Ironstein to defend crown in Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2012Queensland skipper Chris Hartley admits he does not have a clue what he will do if he wins the toss on Friday in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania at …
Continue reading Bellerive pitch a mystery for HartleyJim Cassidy atoned for a couple of luckless rides aboard the Clarry Conners-trained Dear Demi to guide the filly to a resounding victory in the Victoria Oaks at Flemington. Owned …
Continue reading Crown Oaks 2012 goes to Dear DemiVeteran halfback Scott Prince could make his first official appearance for Brisbane in an NRL trial in February against Gold Coast, the club who off-loaded him with a year to …
Continue reading Prince could face Titans in NRL trial gameTrainer Robert Smerdon knew Shamal Wind had class and ability before she ran at Flemington on Thursday, but he wasn’t sure how much. After her win in the Listed Gucci …
Continue reading Shamal Wind blitzes field on 2012 Crown Oaks dayThe famous red and black colours carried by many of Ross McDonald’s former stars were on show with his only runner at Flemington on Thursday, Honey Flower, grabbing a narrow …
Continue reading Impressive Crown Oaks 2012 day win for Honey FlowerAdelaide trained Happy Trails is the best backed Emirates Stakes runner with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au. Happy Trails opened at $17, drifted to $21 before firming to $15, holding more than …
Continue reading Happy Trails best backed runner in Emirates Stakes 2012Two 14-year-old girls will be among Australia’s golf representatives as the sport makes its debut at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) in Sydney in January. Golf and rugby sevens …
Continue reading Aussie golfers to make youth games debutFast bowler Peter Siddle believes his Australian pace cohorts will be spoken of just as highly as their vaunted South African rivals this summer. The tourists’ pace trio of Dale …
Continue reading Aussies can match S Africa pace: SiddleExcited crowds have poured into Flemington Racecourse for the entertainment, spectacular racing and world-class fashion on display at Crown Oaks Day. Racing enthusiasts on the sunny front lawns witnessed Keep …
Continue reading Crown Oaks day 2012 shows its styleInterim Wales coach Rob Howley has told his country’s growing number of overseas-based rugby players their international careers could suffer if they remain with foreign clubs. Howley stunned many observers …
Continue reading Wales rugby coach warns his foreign legionAustralia is under mounting pressure against a highly-rated South African pace attack even before a ball is let fly in the crucial three test series starting tomorrow, according to the …
Continue reading South Africa favourites to beat Australia in 1st testThe days when David Hayes dominated Melbourne spring carnivals may be well in the past, but there are strong recent indications that he could again be a force in Victorian …
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