Ben Jeffries has been confirmed as Newcastle’s NRLW coach, a month after he was granted an early release from his North Queensland contract. Back-to-back defending NRLW premiers Newcastle have confirmed former North Queensland boss Ben Jeffries will fill their vacant head coach role. Jeffries led the Cowboys in 2023 but was granted a release from […]
Rugby News: ‘Bring fans closer to the stars’ – Six Nations to trial jersey change, Razor reveals timeline for All Black skipper announcement
All Six Nations players are set to feature their names on the back of their shirts when the 2024 iteration kicks off on February 2nd. According to reports in the Daily Telegraph, the move has been reportedly supported by all six members in a bid to appeal to more casual fans of the game. The […]
The two factors that’ll decide whether Smith’s opening gambit is a surprising success or ill-conceived failure
Moving Steve Smith to opener will be a success or failure depending on two factors – whether Australia win at home next summer against India and then retain the Ashes in 2025-26. The pair of upcoming two-match series against the West Indies on home soil and the greener turf of New Zealand are testing grounds […]
‘Best six batters in the country’: Green’s return confirmed in squad for Windies series, but opener mystery deepens
Steve Smith’s move to the top of the batting order to replace David Warner is still up in the air after Australia named their squad for the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies. Cameron Green’s return to the team has been confirmed, with Matt Renshaw, a back-up opener, and Scott Boland the extra men […]
Adelaide strike form to keep finals dream alive with Hurricanes running out of puff
Adelaide can still play BBL finals after comfortably beating Hobart by five wickets at the Adelaide Oval. The Strikers were set 166 for victory on Tuesday night after Hurricanes opener Ben McDermott made a brilliant 95 not out. Adelaide cruised through their run chase, with captain Matt Short and Chris Lynn both firing. They never […]