‘Gutted’ Hurricanes smashed out of the blocks as ‘special kid’ leads Chiefs to Super Rugby final against Blues

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Off the back of a blistering start, the Chiefs have spoiled the party in Wellington to knockout the Hurricanes and set up a mouthwatering New Zealand derby against the Blues in the 2024 Super Rugby final. After stunning tries by Samipeni Finau and Cortez Ratima, the Chiefs scored two tries inside six minutes and led […]

NRL Round 15 judiciary: ‘Lucky not to be sent off’ – Riki faces ban for Murray cheap shot, Latrell in strife again

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Broncos forward Jordan Riki is staring down the barrel of a three-game ban for his cheap shot on Cameron Murray in Friday night’s loss at Accor Stadium. Riki took Murray out off the ball on suspicion with the Rabbitohs skipper forced to under an HIA as the Brisbane second-rower was banished to the sin bin. […]

‘Simple as that’: Why Carter Gordon should be in Wallabies frame despite defection, ‘outstanding’ Noah backed despite Blues blow

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Carter Gordon’s decision to quit rugby at the end of the year should not stand in the way of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt selecting him if he can help win Tests in 2024 – but care should be taken over how he’s treated with the future in mind. That’s the verdict of former Wallabies Stephen […]

Bryson leads US Open at midway point, Jason suffers gruesome day

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Bryson DeChambeau birdied his final hole to set the clubhouse lead midway through round two of the US Open at Pinehurst as the Australian contingent experienced mixed fortunes as the cut loomed. Adam Scott is primed for weekend action after a steady 72 left him two over but Jason Scrivener and Jason Day look certain […]

‘That was special’: Toni Kroos powers hosts to Euros statement – deflowered Scotland ‘froze’ on big stage after ‘horrendous’ red

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Germany shrugged off any hint of hosting nerves with an emphatic 5-1 win over 10-man Scotland to launch their Euros 2024 campaign in front of a joyous home crowd on Saturday (AEST). With veteran midfielder Toni Kroos in imperious form, and two 21-year-olds Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz bringing energy and stunning strikes, the Germans […]