The Tasmania JackJumpers were staring down the barrel of an almost unassailable deficit to start the second half, but they fired back to beat Melbourne United 82-77 and level the NBL Championship Series. Melbourne won the opening game of the best-of-five series by 23 points… Read More »JackJumpers dig deep to level the NBL Championship Series with a thrilling second-half comeback
Noah Lolesio delivered a timely reminder of his quality on Friday night, leading the Brumbies to a “statement” 60-21 win over Moana Pasifika in Canberra. With Les Kiss’ Queensland Reds earning much of the early season plaudits, the Brumbies, who entered the match in fifth… Read More »‘Statement game’: Brumbies smash Moana Pasifika as Lolesio, Wright and Toole light up Canberra
The Roosters needed a statement, Souths just needed a win. In the end, the Chooks got the points and had them underlined with a 48-6 that put the rest of the competition on notice. Souths were battered and remain winless through three games, but that… Read More »Demolition derby as Souths smashed, Latrell binned and Tedesco fires up to underline Roosters title credentials
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