J’maine Hopgood spent his first afternoon as a Queensland Maroon telling Billy Slater how it could have been very different. The hard-running Parramatta tackling machine, with an offload to boot, was ready to give up on rugby league and become a carpenter when he left… Read More »‘Pretty emotional’: Tears flow after Maroons debutant’s bittersweet journey from tragedy to Origin
Roland Garros looks likely to be the last tournament of Rafael Nadal’s illustrious 23-year career. Without doubt the French Open was the Major in which the Spaniard enjoyed his best tennis. Nadal’s performances on clay were the most dominant the sport has ever seen on… Read More »After more than two decades on tour, what are Rafael Nadal’s five biggest moments?
Michael Maguire says he has not discussed James Tedesco’s State of Origin future with him, after making the “tough” call to axe Australia’s Test captain from the NSW team. Maguire on Monday said he went with a gut decision in picking Dylan Edwards ahead of… Read More »Origin News: Maguire explains brutal Tedesco call, Hynes on track to play, Jake shocked to get captaincy
Jock Campbell might never have the Wallabies career his many fans think he deserves, but he is proving king maker for one of the hottest young talents in the game. Tim Ryan’s arrival at the Reds has been nothing short of spectacular. On Saturday, Ryan… Read More »Who let the Dog out? Ryan credits fringe Wallaby for unleashing huge potential – ‘he’s always barking at me’
Taniela Tupou’s frustrating season could take another turn for the worse after he was cited for his brutal hit on Wallabies teammate Darcy Swain in their loss to the Brumbies. Tupou came flying into the ruck in the 65th minute with the Brumbies defending their… Read More »Taniela Tupou cited: Rebels suffer blow after testy Brumbies battle