NSW Origin coach Ricky Stuart did his best to soften the blow for dumped utility Jamie Buhrer. “He’s a young guy that didn’t play himself out of a position. It’s …
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NSW will fight fire with fire in a bid to get back into this year’s State of Origin series with debutant Tim Grant and Manly hard man Anthony Watmough called …
Continue reading Grant, Watmough bulk up Blues packThe look on James Polkinghorne’s face said it all. Then again, only the most loyal – or delusional – Brisbane Lions supporter would have predicted an upset two-point win over …
Continue reading Lions want more after beating EaglesSydney’s best first quarter in almost 15 years boosted the Swans to a comfortable 92-point win over Western Bulldogs on Sunday at a sodden SCG. The hosts kicked a remarkable …
Continue reading Swans stroll to big AFL win over BulldogsCoach Brian McClennan says winger Manu Vatuvei was simply trying too hard when he gave up the error that ended the Warriors’ hopes of upsetting NRL frontrunners Melbourne. A first-half …
Continue reading McClennan defends Vatuvei NRL errorNew Wallaby winger Joseph Tomane would have been happy just to play one senior game this season for the Brumbies. Tomane was one of five uncapped players named in the …
Continue reading Wallaby Tomane way ahead of scheduleThe first AFL player to be charged with staging may become the first fined for the offence. Essendon forward Leroy Jetta faces match review panel scrutiny for taking a theatrical …
Continue reading Jetta facing scrutiny for AFL stagingPenrith prop Tim Grant is the surprise inclusion in a bulked-up NSW State of Origin side that will attempt to level the series in next week’s game two at ANZ …
Continue reading Grant, Watmough into NSW Origin sideNew Wallabies captain David Pocock plans to lead by deed rather than word and has already got the seal of approval from one of his predecessors. Zimbabwean-born Pocock will lead …
Continue reading Pocock plans to lead Wallabies by deedsSkipper Cameron Smith highlighted his team’s patience as NRL leaders Melbourne came from behind to beat a gallant Warriors side 22-12 in Auckland on Sunday. The Storm overcame an early …
Continue reading Storm’s ‘patience’ beat Warriors: SmithBrisbane snapped their three-game losing streak and put Newcastle’s NRL season on the line with a 50-24 win at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. In a crazy contest, Brisbane outscored Newcastle …
Continue reading Broncos win weird NRL game against KnightsBatting legend Sunil Gavaskar has hit out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for retaining the Duckworth/Lewis rule for rain-affected games despite an alternative suggested by an Indian engineer. The …
Continue reading Gavaskar slams ICC over Indian rule snubHe’s well known for his knack of scoring them, but Ben Barba’s ability to stop tries is proving just as pivotal to Canterbury’s climb up the NRL ladder. The Bulldogs …
Continue reading Defensive Barba saving NRL BulldogsUnder-fire Melbourne co-captain Jack Grimes believes his leadership will be better for the baptism of fire he’s received this AFL season. The decision to appoint Grimes, 23, and 20-year-old Jack …
Continue reading Grimes growing in captaincy confidenceIf All Blacks fans were asked to name their expected squad of 30 before Super Rugby began it’s doubtful Sam Cane and Ben Tameifuna would have figured. The Chiefs 20-year-olds …
Continue reading Fast rise to ABs for Chiefs youngstersBrisbane have pulled off a stunning upset to beat top of the table West Coast by two points in their AFL clash at the Gabba on Sunday. A late James …
Continue reading Lions beat Eagles by two pointsMelbourne, with fullback Billy Slater in electric form, consolidated top spot in the NRL on Sunday, coming from behind to beat a gallant Warriors side 22-12 in Auckland. It was …
Continue reading Storm come from behind to down WarriorsThey are so superior to their challengers that halfway through the French Open, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray are on track to complete the rarest of …
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