David Warner has predicted Steve Smith’s move to the top will free up the veteran’s game and stop opposition teams peppering him with short balls early in his innings. Speaking for the first time since Smith was announced as Australia’s Test opener, the retired Warner backed his long-time teammate to make the role his own […]
England’s pack in a pickle after star prop makes surprising retirement call: ‘All good things must come to an end’
England and British and Irish Lions prop Mako Vunipola has announced that he’s retiring from international rugby. Vunipola amassed 79 caps in a career that began in 2012 and also made nine Test appearances for the Lions. The 32-year-old Saracens forward missed last year’s World Cup because of back surgery but was expected to be […]
How to watch every Aussie on Day 1 of the Australian Open: Full TV and live streaming guide, start times, courts, opponents
The 2024 Australian Open is the gem in the crown of the summer of tennis down under, with all the world’s best players congregating at Melbourne Park for a fortnight of thrills, spills and glory to the victors. As always, the hometown heroes will be the focus to begin proceedings, with a host of Australians […]
Tinderbox at Allianz for A-League fans as Victory, Sky Blues, Reds bring a promoter’s dream double header
Hats off to whoever birthed the idea of having Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Adelaide United involved in A-League matches on the same night and at the same ground, it is a stonking idea! Throw the reigning champions Central Coast Mariners into the mix and the evening looks potentially one of the best ever in […]
Ex-Wallabies skipper to miss Perth Sevens in ‘disappointing’ setback
He might be the Australian men’s sevens biggest recruit this season, but former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper won’t be available for this month’s Perth Sevens. Despite wanting to “roll out our new toy”, Australian Sevens coach John Manenti said Hooper wasn’t quite yet ready to complete his transition from the 15-a-side game. “It’s a little […]