Queenslander Liam Paro has produced one of the great performances in Australian boxing history, winning the IBF junior welterweight title with a stunning unanimous points win over Subriel Matias in Manati, Puerto Rico. The 28-year-old Australian, a $5.50 outsider, won 115-112 on two cards and 116-111 on the third. “I’m a true warrior. I’ve got […]
When Glenn Maxwell was comprehensively bowled by a sensational delivery from Mark Watt, Scotland seemed on the verge of their greatest victory ever. Needing to defeat Australia to progress to the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup at the expense of England, the Associate nation first bludgeoned a strong bowling attack to all […]
Roosters hooker Brandon Smith is available for selection after he was dropped due to discipline issues which resulted in a breach notice. The Chooks will most likely be without Origin representatives Angus Crichton, Spencer Leniu, Joseph Suaalii (suspension) plus James Tedesco and possibly Connor Watson – who is rumoured as a shock inclusion for game […]
England’s defence of the Twenty20 World Cup title lives on after the holders beat Namibia in a crucial rain-affected match in Antigua. To stand a chance of reaching the Super Eight, England first had to beat Namibia in their maiden T20 matchup. Persistent showers almost ruined the chance, but the match eventually started three hours […]
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has picked ten uncapped players for a tour of the Americas – but former Waratah Mosese Tuipulotu has missed the cut. Tuipulotu, who recently said he didn’t “get the love” he felt at the Tahs, has decided to change ambitions from a Wallaby gold jersey to the Scottish navy. He will […]
