NSW premier Chris Minns has weighed into the drama surrounding Matildas and Chelsea star Sam Kerr

Chris Minns and Sam Kerr

[ad_1] Sam Kerr’s standing in the national consciousness is being reflected by the number and types of people responding publicly to her alleged slur in London. Kerr, 30, is set to face a trial in London next year after pleading not guilty for allegedly calling a police officer a “stupid white bastard” in a dispute … Read more

NSW government announcement, NRL grand final, NRLW grand final, Accor Stadium, Sydney, news, videos, highlights

[ad_1] The NSW government has announced the NRL and NRLW grand final will once again be played in Sydney after reaching an agreement with the ARLC. Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park will play host to the end of season showcase, scheduled to be played on Sunday, October 6 this year. In a statement released … Read more

North Sydney Bears, 18th franchise, Peter V’landys, news, highlights, Papua New Guinea, expansion bid, interview, videos, North Sydney Oval

[ad_1] ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has revealed the North Sydney Bears could return to the NRL as the race to become rugby league’s 18th franchise ramps up. The NRL’s current broadcast deal runs until the end of 2027 and it’s unlikely a new team will enter the competition before then. However, speaking to The Daily … Read more

Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley responds to backlash over Australia Day move

[ad_1] Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has been grilled over the sporting body’s decision to ban the words “Australia Day” during Friday’s Test cricket match. The organisation came under fire this week after it was announced there would be no references made to the national holiday during the Gabba Test match between Australia and the … Read more

Chris Minns urges Cricket Australia to ‘revisit’ decision to sidestep Aus Day celebrations

Cricket Australia won’t be celebrating Australia Day at the Gabba Test match between Australia and the West Indies. Picture: NCA NewsWire/ Brendan Beckett

[ad_1] NSW Premier Chris Minns has denounced Cricket Australia’s decision to not use the words “Australia Day” at the Gabba Test match on January 26. The sporting body said it would not be making reference to Australia’s national day directly at this Friday’s match between Australia and the West Indies, with Australia Day to be … Read more