The Fijian Drua have produced a stunning second-half demolition job, knocking over the Melbourne Rebels 40-19 on a wet afternoon in Lautoka. Coming into half-time 19-19, with the visitors dominating in the forward pack and the stats, the hosts scored three tries to none in the final 40 minutes in front of a raucous local […]
‘Til it’s done’: Adelaide rejoices as Olympics-bound Matildas live up to their motto at the death
They call it the dodgy end of town. The Black Bull on Hindley Street was the only place to be for pre-game for the Matildas’ first game of a two-match series against China at Adelaide Oval. This was billed as a farewell, but for the crowd at this iconic venue, this was a home-coming and […]
NRL Round 13 judiciary: Saifiti in strife after losing his head in Mahoney melee
Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti has been charged with striking after he was given an early shower in Friday night’s 32-2 loss to Canterbury for making contact with his head on Bulldogs hooker Reed Mahoney. While it wasn’t a headbutt, Saifiti forcefully put his head onto Mahoney after the noted agitator got under his skin in […]
Bittersweet flavour in Madrid as Aussie women rise to the occasion but men fall flat on their face at Sevens GF
Australia experienced up and down fortunes at the opening day of the World Rugby Sevens Grand Final in Madrid with the women’s side scoring a comprehensive win but the men going down to France in an error-riddled performance. The men were never in the contest against the French on the way to a 38-5 flogging. […]
Ashes hopeful cops feather-touch ban for betting: ‘No excuse, I take full responsibility for my actions’
England and Durham fast bowler Brydon Carse has been banned from all cricket for three months for betting violations. The 28-year-old, who was called into the World Cup squad six months ago, was given a 16-month sanction, but 13 months of the ban was suspended, following an anti-corruption investigation by the Cricket Regulator. Carse, who […]