Australia has three months to find a 2026 Commonwealth Games host as three other candidates emerge for the multi-sport event. Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) hierarchy say finding an Australian host for the 2026 edition remains the priority while appealing for government support. Welshman Chris Jenkins was voted president at the CGF’s general assembly in Singapore […]
Australia will not let weather dictate their World Cup semi-final side, as officials weigh up their most difficult call of the tournament between Marcus Stoinis and Marnus Labuschagne. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed on Wednesday afternoon in India that they were leaning one way in the battle between the pair, but did not want to disclose […]
The NRL has launched its first major advertising blitz in America, selling rugby league as a game with no pads, no helmets and no fears ahead of the Las Vegas double-header. Rounded out with commentator Andrew Voss declaring “this is rugby league” after an explosion of heavy contact and high athleticism, the NRL hopes the […]
Latrell Mitchell says he “faked being happy for 10 months” as his ultimately successful legal battle cast a long shadow over a tumultuous year on and off the field. Mitchell and soon-to-be South Sydney teammate Jack Wighton were charged in February for “fighting” outside a Canberra night club during celebrations for the latter’s birthday. Charges […]
You can set your watch to it: just hours before the first ball is bowled in Mumbai, hosts India have been accused of shenanigans regarding the pitch on which they will play New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup semi-final. The Daily Mail is reporting that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) […]
