Newcastle have scrapped their way to a third consecutive win, downing an embattled Wests Tigers side 20-14 in the driving rain in Tamworth thanks to a monster performance from prospective NSW rep Bradman Best. The incumbent Blues centre made a timely contribution with Origin spots up for grabs, scoring twice and setting up another for […]
‘Nothing’s a short-term fix’: Schmidt seeks to bring ‘fragmented’ Wallabies together, says Beale is ‘finding feet’
Joe Schmidt is well aware of the threat Kurtley Beale poses but the new Wallabies coach has tempered hopes of an immediate recall to the national team, saying the veteran back must first “find his feet”. After missing the entire 2023 season because of an off-field incident, Beale was handed a lifeline from one of […]
NRL Round 10 judiciary: Eels duo charged, Bulldog in strife for high shot
Parramatta forwards Ryan Matterson and Shaun Lane were charged by the match review committee for incidents in Friday night’s loss to Brisbane but won’t get suspended. Matterson was hit with a contrary conduct charge for an incident involving Xavier Willison in the 50th minute and is facing a fine of $1800-$2500 as it’s his second […]
Ouch! Scary scenes as Djokovic hit by metal water bottle in bizarre fan incident after win in Rome
Not even a bang on the head could ruin Novak Djokovic’s businesslike return to action at the Italian Open on a day when Australia’s challenge at the clay-court event took two more heavy blows. In his first match for nearly a month, Djokovic took a little while to get into gear at the Foro Italico […]
OPINION: It’s time Australia’s rugby public throw all its weight behind the Wallaroos – because it will transform our game if we do
It was one of the most incredible moments in Australian sporting history, a moment that gripped the minds of millions of Australians and millions around the world. Let’s back up a bit. In Newcastle last February, 9,093 fans sat down to watch the Matildas beat Jamaica in a 3-0 masterclass, their final match in the […]