New Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar insists he has mellowed since his fiery Adelaide United days. But the former Socceroos captain has promised honesty will be on the cards as he tries to get City back to the top. The 56-year-old will lead City until season’s end after replacing the sacked Rado Vidosic just two […]
Leading rugby official Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement five days after refereeing the World Cup final. The Englishman’s last match was one of his most challenging, with Barnes showing the first-ever red card in a men’s World Cup final on Sunday to New Zealand captain Sam Cane during South Africa’s 12-11 victory in Paris. […]
Danielle Laidley, Australia’s most high-profile transgender woman, is shaping as a contender for West Coast’s vacant AFLW coaching position. The 56-year-old has declared her interest in returning to elite coaching after leading North Melbourne’s men’s team between 2003 and 2009 as Dean Laidley. Laidley also had assistant coaching roles at Collingwood, Port Adelaide, St Kilda […]
He was cast aside by Eddie Jones after making his Wallabies debut last year, but Queensland fullback Jock Campbell has been backed by Reds coach Les Kiss to return to national honours. The 28-year-old will play No.15 for the Reds against Japanese side Saitama Wild Knights at Ballymore on Saturday, and Kiss has backed him […]
Australia have been dealt another massive blow ahead of their World Cup game against England with allrounder Mitch Marsh flying home to Perth for personal reasons. Marsh, a key part of the top-order and providing handy overs with the ball, is out of Australia’s campaign indefinitely. It is unclear if the 32-year-old will be able […]
