Matthew Wade’s farewell party got off to a sombre start as Western Australia took control of the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania at the WACA Ground to draw closer to a third straight title. In reply to WA’s first-innings 347, Tasmania went to stumps on… Read More »Wade’s farewell fizzling out as Tassie falter up against WA’s all-round strength in Shield final
The Super Rugby Pacific season threatens to be overshadowed by the threat of civil war in Australian rugby after Rugby Australia on Friday walked away from the negotiating table with the Melbourne Rebels, ending any chance the club had of reaching a financial settlement with… Read More »Exclusive: Rebels threaten Civil War as peace talks with RA end in another blow for Super Rugby
He’s back. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck hadn’t been enjoying the best of nights, and neither had the rest of the Warriors, but sometimes a little adversity goes a long way. Taine Tuaupiki, the fullback, had been forced off with a concussion when the Raiders took the lead,… Read More »Back to the future: Roger returns to fullback and wins it for the Wahs with trademark magic moment
The exacerbated faces inside the Melbourne Rebels’ coach’s box said it all, as their hopes of coming away from New Zealand with a precious win over the Hurricanes blew up inside 40 minutes. Four tries during a 10-minute passage and five in total after the… Read More »Hurricanes put half-century on Rebels in ugly scoreline for embattled Super Rugby franchise as injuries add up
St Kilda’s delight at overcoming AFL premiers Collingwood has been further tempered by spearhead Max King being hit with a one-match suspension for a high bump on Finlay Macrae. The Saints lost Mason Wood (broken collarbone, concussion) and Liam Henry (hamstring) to injuries during their… Read More »Saints rocked by star’s shock suspension for innocuous high bump