The exit of the Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby is expected to spark a change in the finals format with two alternatives being considered. The current format – where eight of 12 teams advance to the playoffs – already stretches credibility. To have only three teams not progress would be a step too far. The […]
The 2024 State of Origin series begins tonight at Homebush, with the NSW Blues looking for redemption from their 2022 and 2023 series losses to the Queensland Maroons. If you want to watch the game live there are only a handful of options with the match broadcast exclusively by the Nine Network. Kick-off between the […]
Dashing defender Mason Redman has been ruled out of Essendon’s blockbuster AFL clash with Carlton with a hamstring strain, while star forward Kyle Langford will have to prove his fitness. Redman pulled up sore after Sunday’s loss to Gold Coast, while Langford was substituted out of the game with a corked hip. The Bombers said […]
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open with a knee injury, ensuring that Jannik Sinner will become the new men’s world No.1 and a new Roland Garros champion will be crowned in Paris. Djokovic aggravated a right knee problem during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo, which was reported less than 24 hours later […]
Api Koroisau wants Stefano Utoikamanu at Wests Tigers for life as the prop’s State of Origin omission moves him one step closer to the open market. Utoikamanu’s career-best form to start the year wasn’t enough to secure him a second NSW cap in Wednesday’s Origin series opener, with new coach Michael Maguire instead preferring Isaah […]
