Kyle Flanagan has backed St George Illawarra’s pursuit of Tom Dearden and says he hopes Ben Hunt stays at the club, even if it costs him a spot in the Dragons halves. Flanagan is now two weeks into his first pre-season in Wollongong under father… Read More »Might be awkward around Flanagan family dinner table but Kyle happy for Shane to chase Dearden
Cameron Smith has fought back tears describing his worst day as a pro golfer, the local favourite shooting a seven-over 78 to miss the cut in his Australian PGA Championship defence. While Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott are primed for a title shootout, the… Read More »Worst day of my career: Smith chokes back tears after PGA disaster as star duo trade shots in red-hot battle for lead
For years Rugby Australia has been going into battle with their hands tied behind their back. Now, they’ll have a fighter’s chance after securing finances to borrow up to $80 million over the next five years. After considering following New Zealand Rugby’s $NZ200m path of… Read More »Cash-strapped Rugby Australia sign $80m debt deal to help give game second life ahead of Lions, World Cups
Michael Maguire is poised to be confirmed as head coach of the NSW State of Origin side after stepping down as coach of New Zealand’s national team. South Sydney’s 2014 premiership-winning coach has been linked with the job vacated by Brad Fittler since October, when… Read More »‘Ultimate professional’: Maguire quits Kiwis, leaving way clear for Origin job
Novak Djokovic told rowdy British fans to “shut up” after leading Serbia to a 2-0 victory in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Malaga. The world No.1 showed his annoyance with a section of the 5,000-strong British support by cupping his ear and blowing ironic kisses… Read More »‘Shut up!’: Djokovic demands ‘respect’ from rowdy GB fans in tense clash after Davis Cup tie