Australia has just one representative on the list of World Rugby Award nominees revealed Thursday, with sevens jet Maddi Levi helping avoid a humiliating shut out. With the Wallabies falling to an all-time low in France, Australia could not have had any expectations of featuring in their categories. A World XV will also be named […]
Monster headache for Meninga with Munster in doubt but Hynes ready to step up for Kiwi showdown
Cameron Munster remains in doubt to steer the Kangaroos against New Zealand in Saturday’s Pacific Championships clash, with the ill playmaker quarantined from the team. The star five-eighth travelled to Melbourne in a separate vehicle on Thursday and wasn’t part of their jersey presentation alongside the Jillaroos and Kiwi teams in front of a small […]
Simmons solid in comeback before Brooklyn benching but Giddey soars to ignite Thunder to victory over Bulls
Emerging Australian star Josh Giddey has enjoyed a productive opening to the new NBA season, playing an important role in Oklahoma City’s 124-104 road win over the Chicago Bulls. One of nine Australians whose teams were in action on Thursday (AEDT), Giddey tallied 16 points, six rebounds and six assists in support of Thunder back-court […]
Suspension and injuries force Wallaroos into changes for showdown with in-form French foes
The Wallaroos have made three forced changes as they look to stop powerhouses France in the second round of the WXV1 tournament in New Zealand. The teams will line up on Saturday at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, with France coming off an 18-17 upset victory over the world champion Black Ferns in the opening […]
To Victor go the spoils: Why Wembanyama has the potential to be a game changer in NBA
The basketball world is in the midst of a seismic shift, and at the epicenter stands a young Frenchman, Victor Wembanyama, who defies not only gravity but our very expectations of what’s possible on the hardwood. Wembanyama is more than just another NBA rookie; he is a phenomenon, and here’s my take on this captivating […]