Untimely accident rules Bancroft out of Shield final in blow to chances of Test recall

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Cameron Bancroft will miss a golden opportunity to press his claims for a recall to the Test team after he was ruled out of the Sheffield Shield final due to a cycling accident. The 31-year-old fell off his bike on Sunday and after being diagnosed with a concussion he has been omitted from the team […]

Brumbies lose gun trio but news better than expected for Test prop, Reds rising star ruled out for season

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The Brumbies’ win over the Highlanders has come at a cost, with Stephen Larkham’s men losing three influential players, including Wallabies star Len Ikitau, ahead of an important run of matches in Australia. He isn’t the only player to be ruled out of Friday’s clash against Moana Pasifika either, with outside back Andy Muirhead also […]

NRL News: Disgruntled Dragon in Origin mix, radio rejig after Latrell drama, World Club Challenge could switch to Vegas

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St George Illawarra star Zac Lomax is not happy about being shunted to the wing but it could lead him to his first State of Origin jersey. The disgruntled former centre has been agitating for a release from the club with Parramatta ready to take over his lucrative contract which runs until the end of […]

Giddey on collision course with SGA after Boomers handed tough Olympics draw as Opals seek redemption

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Josh Giddey is on an Olympic collision course with superstar NBA teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after the Boomers’ Paris path was revealed. The Olympic basketball draw was conducted in Switzerland on Wednesday morning (AEST), the Boomers done no favours as they look to defend a historic bronze won in Tokyo three years ago. Australia’s men will […]

Passionate, visceral, irrational tribalism is vital for any competition to succeed. Is a lack of it damaging Super Rugby?

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It’s a strange feeling to find myself in full-throated support for a team called “Queensland”. As a boy born a bare year before Artie Beetson belted Mick Cronin, I have been raised to loathe teams representing that state. Support QueenslandERS, sure – when they play for Australia or when they come join your team. But […]