Uncapped defender Gethin Jones insists representing Australia was always his first choice. Handed a shock call-up to the Socceroos’ Asian Cup squad, Jones – who plies his trade for Bolton in England’s third tier – was born in Perth but spent most of his formative years in Wales. The 28-year-old, who won caps and even […]
Quade Cooper rides the road to redemption in Japanese rugby return
Wallabies World Cup reject Quade Cooper will return to action with his club side Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in the latest round of Japan Rugby League One. The 35-year-old – who was a controversial omission from Eddie Jones’s Rugby World Cup squad last year – faces the Peter Hewat-coached Ricoh Black Rams as two sides without […]
Late drama as last-second penalty helps Macarthur salvage draw with Jets
A 98th-minute penalty from Valere Germain has helped Macarthur salvage a point in a drama-charged 1-1 A-League Men draw with the Newcastle Jets. The Bulls looked destined for defeat on Friday until Jets defender Phillip Cancar bundled into Lachlan Rose in the box in the dying stages at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Germain stepped up from […]
Melbourne Stars keeper in hospital after ‘gruesome’ training incident
Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper Sam Harper is in a stable condition in hospital after suffering a severe head knock during a training session at the MCG nets. Harper was hit in the head while batting in a nasty incident that left teammates who witnessed it ‘visibly shaken and emotional’, according to SEN’s Tom Morris, who broke […]
‘II’m actually happy to go up the top’: Smith volunteers for opening gambit, opening Green door
Steve Smith has thrown up his hand to replace David Warner as Australia’s Test opener, confirming he would interested in the move if asked by selectors. Smith has become a last-minute candidate for the job at the top of the order, with Warner’s final innings looming against Pakistan on Saturday. Such a move would potentially […]