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‘Gutted’: Edmed misses penalty after siren as Tahs blow chance of going back-to-back against Kiwis for first time since 2015

The Waratahs made their return to Allianz Stadium hoping to make it consecutive wins against New Zealand opposition for the first time since 2015. They finished the 80 minutes as they did after their first home game a little more than 12 months ago: frustrated… Read More »‘Gutted’: Edmed misses penalty after siren as Tahs blow chance of going back-to-back against Kiwis for first time since 2015

ANALYSIS: RTS shut down as Cronulla hold out for heroic win – is this the end of their flat track bullies tag?

The Sharks have made the first move towards shifting their reputation as flat track bullies with a 16-12 come-from-behind win over the Warriors in Auckland. In the first and last quarters, it was all hands to the pump for Cronulla, who were forced to defend… Read More »ANALYSIS: RTS shut down as Cronulla hold out for heroic win – is this the end of their flat track bullies tag?

‘I’m proud’: $1.2m man Tupou stars to help Rebels claim second win overseas since 2019, Uelese’s best match

Taniela Tupou became the most expensive player in Australian rugby when he signed a $1.2 million deal to join the Rebels ahead of the 2024 season. On Friday evening, the giant tight-head prop took the first step in repaying their faith as he helped drive… Read More »‘I’m proud’: $1.2m man Tupou stars to help Rebels claim second win overseas since 2019, Uelese’s best match

Hazlewood’s high five skittles Black Caps, but misfiring top order again stops Aussies taking full control

A five-wicket haul from Josh Hazlewood helped Australia run through New Zealand on the first day in Christchurch, but familiar batting woes have prevented the tourists taking a stranglehold on the match. Hazlewood’s latest dominant display in a career-best summer that has now netted him… Read More »Hazlewood’s high five skittles Black Caps, but misfiring top order again stops Aussies taking full control

‘Significant reflective moment for me’: AFL hands down ruling on Clarkson over Saints spray

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has received a $20,000 fine from the AFL as punishment for a fiery spray during the Kangaroos’ pre-season clash with St Kilda, in which he abused Saints players Jimmy Webster and Dougal Howard. Clarkson is alleged to have called the… Read More »‘Significant reflective moment for me’: AFL hands down ruling on Clarkson over Saints spray