Joe Schmidt is well aware of the threat Kurtley Beale poses but the new Wallabies coach has tempered hopes of an immediate recall to the national team, saying the veteran back must first “find his feet”. After missing the entire 2023 season because of an… Read More »‘Nothing’s a short-term fix’: Schmidt seeks to bring ‘fragmented’ Wallabies together, says Beale is ‘finding feet’
Parramatta forwards Ryan Matterson and Shaun Lane were charged by the match review committee for incidents in Friday night’s loss to Brisbane but won’t get suspended. Matterson was hit with a contrary conduct charge for an incident involving Xavier Willison in the 50th minute and… Read More »NRL Round 10 judiciary: Eels duo charged, Bulldog in strife for high shot
Not even a bang on the head could ruin Novak Djokovic’s businesslike return to action at the Italian Open on a day when Australia’s challenge at the clay-court event took two more heavy blows. In his first match for nearly a month, Djokovic took a… Read More »Ouch! Scary scenes as Djokovic hit by metal water bottle in bizarre fan incident after win in Rome
It was one of the most incredible moments in Australian sporting history, a moment that gripped the minds of millions of Australians and millions around the world. Let’s back up a bit. In Newcastle last February, 9,093 fans sat down to watch the Matildas beat… Read More »OPINION: It’s time Australia’s rugby public throw all its weight behind the Wallaroos – because it will transform our game if we do
Attacking prowess is no longer the defining feature of a top-class centre and especially in Origin, powerful hit-ups and defensive clout are now the must-have requirements for the role. The ability to hit a hole or create one out of nothing is still an essential… Read More »Centre nervous system: Specialists better suited to crucial spot with Turbo out – but could Tedesco make Blues switch?