Five things we learned: The general who caught Schmidt’s eye, why next week is vital for Coleman’s Tahs

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The NSW Waratahs took a big step forward on Saturday night as they shocked a rebuilding Crusaders outfit. They brought some much-needed physicality, their clearing kicks were long and accurate and they generally took their chances. It was no surprise the victory was met with calls across social media for Darren Coleman to be handed […]

NRL Round 1 Team Lists: Munster doubtful after shower slip-up, Brailey hamstrung, Kenny out over social post, Sivo banned

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The NRL’s Las Vegas double-header has kicked off the season, now the focus turns to the other six matches to complete a unique opening round. Cameron Munster could be a late scratching for the Storm’s showdown with Penrith after slipping in the shower and aggravating a calf injury. The five-eighth is touch and go for […]

‘He is the player of the season’: City star triggers dramatic fightback win to expose gulf with United in Manchester derby

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Phil Foden has led Manchester City’s fightback – even despite an astonishing miss by Erling Haaland – as the champions beat Manchester United 3-1 in a one-sided derby that again exposed the gulf between the two Premier League rivals. City trailed 1-0 at their Etihad Stadium home on Sunday after Marcus Rashford’s rasping long-range strike […]

NRL News: ‘We will not tolerate any form of racism’ – V’landys vows heavy sanctions if Leniu called Mam a ‘monkey’

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An upset Ezra Mam has told Brisbane officials he is adamant Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu racially abused him in the NRL’s season-opening Las Vegas double-header. In an incident that threatens to overshadow rugby league’s march into the USA, Leniu was placed on report late in the Broncos’ 20-10 loss at Allegiant Stadium. The NRL […]

How do A-League fans convince police that passion is not a crime?

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One of the biggest games on the Australian sporting calendar took place in front of a huge crowd on Saturday night – and it had nothing to do with a wagering-fuelled trip to Las Vegas. Just under 28,000 fans turned out at a packed CommBank Stadium in Parramatta for the 37th instalment of the Sydney […]