Queensland Reds have dropped Wallaby winger Suliasi Vunivalu after some underwhelming performances with Test teammate Jordan Petaia moved the bench for the Reds. Elsewhere, the Chiefs have decided to rest star No.10 Damian McKenzie against the 0-5 Crusaders. Check out all the team news as… Read More »Super Rugby teams week six: Suli axed, DMac rested, Will Harrison back after long absence
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he was surprised by allegations of secret drug-testing being conducted to enable AFL players to avoid detection. Federal MP Andrew Wilkie on Tuesday told parliament of the allegations made by whistleblowing former Demons club doctor Zeeshan Arain, ex-club president Glen… Read More »‘Ask the AFL’: Goodwin handballs questions over secret drug test allegations
He was one of Eddie Jones’ main pet projects in 2023, but Suliasi Vunivalu’s teething issues in rugby have continued with the Wallabies winger left out of the Reds’ side for Saturday night’s Australian Super Rugby derby against the Brumbies in Brisbane. The Roar can… Read More »Vunivalu set to be dropped for Brumbies clash as Reds recall off-contract Wallabies star
Tom Doedee’s AFL comeback has been cruelly denied after the Brisbane Lions recruit tore his anterior cruciate ligament for a third time ahead of his side’s grand final rematch with Collingwood. The Adelaide pick-up was set to return from his second ACL rupture in Thursday’s… Read More »‘Extremely cruel’: Lions recruit suffers THIRD ACL tear just days before returning to play
Basketball superstar Lauren Jackson has been included in the extended Opals squad for the Paris Olympics, despite announcing her retirement from the international scene. Jackson was on Wednesday named in coach Sandy Brondello’s extended 26-player squad that will take part in training camps, tours and… Read More »Basketball legend named in Australia’s Olympic squad seven weeks after announcing international retirement