Tom Dearden knows Cameron Munster’s are big shoes to fill but the Queensland five-eighth isn’t trying to do that in his State of Origin return. With Munster (groin) scratched for the series, the North Queensland playmaker will return to the arena in Sydney on June… Read More »Origin News: Dearden’s plan to make Maroons recall a success, DCE’s mixed feelings over captaincy call
Australia’s tale of Roland Garros woe has plumbed new depths with Max Purcell missing out on six match points before finally losing his first-round match in bewildering fashion following a stirring comeback. But the shattered Purcell, who defended how he delivered an underarm serve on… Read More »‘What a shit sport tennis can be’: Purcell fuming after blowing six match points as Aussie misery in Paris continues
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will miss up to another month of football and Mason Cox is out for at least six weeks as the reigning premiers count the cost of their mounting injury toll. Versatile tall Jeremy Howe (groin) and Jack Bytel (concussion) are… Read More »AFL News: Injury setbacks for Pies star duo, Parker fails with appeal, Aka lays down challenge to Rayner
There has been no hotter AFL property than Luke Beveridge in terms of media interest this season – with the exception of probably Harley Reid. There have been countless articles, radio segments, television discussions, interviews and podcast rants about whether he is the right man… Read More »Luke Beveridge’s lonely post-game experience begs the question: are press conferences still relevant?
The Crusaders and Hurricanes provided timely reminders of why most of us are interested in rugby. I’ll freely admit I didn’t tip either to beat the Blues and Chiefs, in their respective Super Rugby Pacific clashes last weekend. Both performances were of considerable merit and… Read More »COMMENT: Breathtaking arrogance threatens to tarnish legacy of sacred All Blacks jersey