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[ad_1] As New Zealand’s premier wicketkeeper during a groundbreaking period on the international scene, Ian Smith is understandably pretty decent with his hands. But the Kiwi, who celebrated his 67th birthday on the eve of New Zealand’s two Test series against Australia beginning in Wellington on Thursday, is renowned for another handy knack. The course … Read more
[ad_1] The Tigers’ two major issues reared their ugly head in their convincing 34-18 loss to the Dragons, which showed Benji Marshall still has plenty of work to do. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs spine failed to click with a club legend not sold on their spine and choice of halfback in drew Hutchison. And a fit … Read more
[ad_1] Gavin Pratt has steel in a dodgy right knee and gold, surely, in his index finger. Has to, we reckon, given said fingerprint is used as part a state-of-the-art security system to unlock every door we walk through here inside a UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas worth $20 million. Doesn’t matter if you … Read more
[ad_1] The debt-riddled Melbourne Rebels will play out the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season but there is no long-term commitment to the club which entered voluntary administration on Monday night. Rugby Australia confirmed it was committed to getting the Rebels, who have debts of around $9 million and needed a $500,000 bailout to pay players … Read more
[ad_1] The playing future of Wallabies stars Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway are up in the air amid reports the cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels have entered voluntary administration needing a bailout of up to $500,000 to pay players and staff. Less than a month out from their season-opening clash against the Brumbies on February 23, the … Read more
[ad_1] Former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt is expected to be named the next Wallabies coach, finally putting the Eddie Jones saga behind Australian rugby. The New Zealand-born Schmidt was the mastermind behind Ireland’s ascendancy to the top of the rugby world guiding the nation to World No. 1 for the first time … Read more
[ad_1] Former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt is expected to be named the next Wallabies coach, finally putting the Eddie Jones saga behind Australian rugby. The New Zealand-born Schmidt was the mastermind behind Ireland’s ascendancy to the top of the rugby world guiding the nation to World No. 1 for the first time … Read more