The former AFL umpire implicated in a Brownlow Medal betting scandal in 2022 has taken to social media to sink the boots into Fremantle defender Jordan Clark, over his role in the controversial umpire dissent moment late in the Dockers’ loss to Carlton. After Blue Matthew Cottrell goalled to put the Blues in front in […]
‘Hung in there’: Aussie men and women set up Hong Kong Sevens semi-finals against New Zealand
Michael Hooper’s debut sevens tournament continues to prove a success with the Olympics-hunting Wallabies great enjoying cameo roles as both Australian sides marched to the semi-finals in Hong Kong. The 125-times capped Hooper again came off the bench to enjoy four minutes of action as Australia’s men strolled to a 31-0 win over Canada in […]
‘He should be an Origin player, he’s that good’: The unsung Warrior who could reinvigorate Blues
Wayde Egan’s rise to star hooker status at the Warriors should earn him a place in conversation to play at No.9 for NSW in State of Origin. That’s the view of Warriors coach Andrew Webster, who marvelled at Egan’s control of the ruck in Saturday’s 34-4 win over a South Sydney side that contained mainstay […]
‘I’m totally lost for words’: Uncapped English batter up with Bradman and Lara in elite club after masterful innings
He’s never even played a match for England – but unsung Sam Northeast has joined cricket’s immortals while compiling the highest-ever first-class score at Lord’s, the game’s revered home. Glamorgan captain Northeast powered his way to 335no against Middlesex in the county championship on Saturday, beating Graham Gooch’s record of 333, scored for England against […]
Arsenal, Man City pile the pressure on Liverpool in EPL title race for the ages
Over to you, Liverpool. Arsenal and Manchester City have done their bit in the latest chapter of the English Premier League’s tight title race, negotiating potentially tricky away matches with victories on Saturday to maintain unbeaten streaks in the competition stretching back to December. After City overcame an early scare to overwhelm Crystal Palace 4-2 […]