When Glenn Maxwell was comprehensively bowled by a sensational delivery from Mark Watt, Scotland seemed on the verge of their greatest victory ever. Needing to defeat Australia to progress to the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup at the expense of England, the… Read More »Least popular win ever? Aussies save Poms, stay unbeaten at T20 World Cup despite major Scotland scare
Roosters hooker Brandon Smith is available for selection after he was dropped due to discipline issues which resulted in a breach notice. The Chooks will most likely be without Origin representatives Angus Crichton, Spencer Leniu, Joseph Suaalii (suspension) plus James Tedesco and possibly Connor Watson… Read More »Round 16 Team Lists: Roosters ‘thin’ roster receives rev-up from Smith and Young, Bulldogs to fight understrength
England’s defence of the Twenty20 World Cup title lives on after the holders beat Namibia in a crucial rain-affected match in Antigua. To stand a chance of reaching the Super Eight, England first had to beat Namibia in their maiden T20 matchup. Persistent showers almost… Read More »Rain fails to dampen England’s hopes of surviving T20 World Cup group stage after nullifying Namibia
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has picked ten uncapped players for a tour of the Americas – but former Waratah Mosese Tuipulotu has missed the cut. Tuipulotu, who recently said he didn’t “get the love” he felt at the Tahs, has decided to change ambitions from… Read More »Rugby News: Why Mosese’s been made to wait for Scotland debut, Chiefs lose All Black for SRP final
Queensland have a State of Origin injury concern with J’maine Hopgood ruled out of Parramatta’s clash against Sydney Roosters with a back problem. Hurt in Origin I when hit hard by Liam Martin, he battled through limited minutes against Canterbury last week. He was then… Read More »Maroons Origin II team: Hopgood may be forced to back out as Fifita misses final chance to press claims