Double delight: Australia’s men and women into Perth Sevens finals after semi-final stunners

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Six years after Australia’s men and women took out the Sydney Sevens, is history about to repeat itself? After Australia’s women’s side romped to a 24-7 victory over the USA minus the suspended Levi sisters, Maddison and Teagan, John Manenti’s men’s side continued their remarkable run by taking down Fiji 22-7 in Perth to also […]

Short-handed Mavericks humbled at home by clinical Kings despite another solo stunner from Doncic

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The Mavericks and Luka Doncic have found out that 24 hours can be a long time in the NBA. Dallas came crashing back to earth after a memorable road game against Atlanta, with some poor shooting contributing to a five-point loss to Sacramento at home. After posting 148 against the Hawks just one night ago, […]

Taumalolo and Townsend snubbed as Cowboys make captain call – with youngster ever skipper named

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Tom Dearden’s remarkable NRL resurgence will reach historic heights when he becomes North Queensland’s youngest captain, three years after he was passed over by Brisbane. The five-eighth, 22, will share the duties with fellow Mackay product Reuben Cotter, replacing veteran pair Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend. He’ll be a younger captain than club great Johnathan […]

South Africa make history as star’s half-century secures first win ever over Australia

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South Africa’s women have beaten Australia for the first time ever, claiming a six-wicket win in their T20 clash in Canberra. Quality bowling on Sunday helped the Proteas hold the hosts to a below-par 6-142, a total they tracked down with six balls to spare thanks to captain Laura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten half-century. Australia made scoring […]

‘Freak accident using a powerful detergent’ sends Rassie Erasmus to hospital with chemical burns

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South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been admitted to hospital after a freak accident left him with chemical burns. Erasmus, who has masterminded back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins for the Springboks, has undergone treatment but is not in any long-term danger. “Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure for chemical […]