Dally M to Origin dud: Nicho Hynes faces the most challenging 80 minutes of his career

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Kalyn Ponga romped home in 2023 with a magical two months that engraved his name into the Dally M medal. While a few questioned his season-long quality over the consistency of Warriors legend Shaun Johnson, Ponga became anointed as the NRL’s best – having already conquered the cauldron of Origin. Yet for Nicho Hynes, tonight’s […]

Rugby News: The two options for SRP 2025 finals format, Gatland’s ‘kick up the arse’ for Wales tour

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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 […]

State of Origin live stream 2024: How to watch Game 1 streaming online and on TV

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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 […]

AFL News: Bombers star out with three others in doubt, tributes flow for former Eagles coach

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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 […]

‘I’m really sad’: Djokovic pulls the pin in Paris to vacate French Open throne with Sinner snaring No.1 ranking

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Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open with a knee injury, ensuring that Jannik Sinner will become the new men’s world No.1 and a new Roland Garros champion will be crowned in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 […]