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Afghanistunner! Maxwell heroics in vain as veteran’s four-for, opener’s century stand leaves Aussies’ World Cup on the brink

Afghanistan have rolled unbeaten World Cup heavyweights Australia, defending 149 with a stunning bowling performance. Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-Ul-Haq tore strips through the Aussie order, taking three and four respectively on a dancing wicket. Glenn Maxwell did his best to help settle the run chase,… Read More »Afghanistunner! Maxwell heroics in vain as veteran’s four-for, opener’s century stand leaves Aussies’ World Cup on the brink

Round 16 judiciary: Loiero facing crusher ban, Pangai to pay, Pauga staring lengthy stint for stiff arm

Storm interchange forward Trent Loiero was the first player punished by the NRL match review committee – with the 23-year-old facing a two week ban for a crusher tackle on Herbie Farnworth. It is Loiero’s second offence this season – as a $3000 early plea… Read More »Round 16 judiciary: Loiero facing crusher ban, Pangai to pay, Pauga staring lengthy stint for stiff arm

Race for Tahs job heats up after McKellar ‘mutually’ departs English heavyweight, Cheika in line to replace

The race to the Waratahs head coaching role just got a whole lot more interesting after Dan McKellar, the highly respected Australian coach, separated from Leicester Tigers over the weekend. The decision to “mutually” depart occurred when Australian attack coach Peter Hewat was en route… Read More »Race for Tahs job heats up after McKellar ‘mutually’ departs English heavyweight, Cheika in line to replace

Wales all at sea after Springbox flex muscles but Erasmus not satisfied: ‘There were things that didn’t click’

Wales have produced a battling performance before World Cup champions South Africa turned on the power to emerge 41-13 winners at Twickenham. Despite conceding two tries and collecting two yellow cards during the first 15 minutes on Saturday, Warren Gatland’s men defied the pre-match predictions… Read More »Wales all at sea after Springbox flex muscles but Erasmus not satisfied: ‘There were things that didn’t click’