New Zealand have eased to an emphatic 281-run victory over an inexperienced South Africa side late on the fourth day of the first Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The Black Caps declared their second innings on 4-179 just before the start… Read More »‘We were completely outplayed’: Zero surprises as Saffers’ 3rd XI thrashed by New Zealand
Michael Maguire has left the door open for Jack Wighton to come out of representative retirement this State of Origin series as the NSW coach plots a winning start to his tenure. But following the Blues’ pre-season camp, Maguire has refused to confirm whether James… Read More »Door open for Wighton to make Origin return, says Maguire
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has earmarked Jake Fraser-McGurk as a future Test star, believing the 21-year-old blaster has as much talent as a young David Warner. The Victorian, who crossed to South Australia ahead of the current domestic season, is the talk of the… Read More »Ponting earmarks Fraser-McGurk, asks for him to be ‘fast-tracked’ as future Test player
Prior to Christmas, there were several articles discussing the precarious position of several entities linked to Melbourne Rebels chair Paul Docherty and the Rebels’ key sponsor BRC Capital, as well as the Rebels owing money to both the Australian Taxation Office and AAMI Park. More… Read More »‘All fun would disappear’ – as critics ‘dance on Rebels’ grave’, for a club and its fans a precipice looms
Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights’ crushing 38-14 defeat of the Chiefs in the inaugural Cross Border Rugby series in Japan last weekend might not seem like a big deal. But it could be. If the game in Japan is seeking that pivotal moment, the time that… Read More »‘Could be a big deal’ – Robbie Deans could be at the centre Japanese Rugby’s Coolum ‘effect’ – and he’s been here before