The Wests Tigers might be at the start of a new era, but there were plenty of familiar problems on display in their 32-12 defeat at Canberra. There were too many errors, too many penalties and a succession of defensive lapses that ensured that only one side was ever going to win. One, in which […]
‘Remember for a while’: Toole stunner sees Brumbies snap 10-year drought in Dunedin as flyer’s Test stocks rise
Some more Corey Toole magic has helped the Brumbies overcome the Highlanders, as Stephen Larkham’s men sealed their first win in Dunedin in a decade. After a sloppy first half, which continued a concerning theme to start the year, Toole once again showed that there’s no substitute for speed as he burned his opposite out […]
NRL Round 2 judiciary: Nikora faces feather touch ban over dangerous Kikau hit, Luai charged twice
Cronulla forward Briton Nikora is facing a ban of only two weeks after he was charged for his controversial hit on Bulldogs opponent Viliame Kikau Nikora should have been sent off by referee Ziggy Prezeklasa-Adamski for the dangerous tackle which after his shoulder thundered into Kikau’s head in the sixth minute of Cronulla’s 25-6 triumph […]
‘Everything was approved’: Eddie hits back at $2.6m RWC budget blow-out, says Wallabies can build team around young gun
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has hit back at suggestions he went on an unapproved spending spree throughout last year’s World Cup campaign, saying “everything was approved”. The veteran coach, who sensationally left the Wallabies following last year’s disaster and joined Japan almost immediately, also described teenage sensation Max Jorgensen as the type of player […]
‘As much talent as Warner coming through’: Ponting’s big call as Fraser-McGurk gets late IPL contract
Jake Fraser-McGurk has landed a chance to show off his exciting batting talent in the Indian Premier League, having been snapped up as a late replacement by Delhi Capitals. The 21-year-old Australian prospect has been announced as a late replacement for injured South African paceman Lungi Ngidi for the season that begins next week. Fraser-McGurk […]