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[ad_1] New Zealand is on the cusp of ending a 31-year drought against Australia after completely dominating proceedings on the third day of the Test being held in Christchurch. The last time New Zealand defeated Australia in a Test match on home soil was in 1993 when Danny Morrison nabbed 6-37 in the opening innings … Read more
[ad_1] Australia holds the upper-hand in the second Test of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series underway in Christchurch but there is still work to be done to establish a dominant advantage after an eventful opening day at Hagley Oval in which 14 wickets fell. After winning the toss, Australian skipper Pat Cummins opted to send New … Read more
[ad_1] It’s a familiar position for the Panthers to be in, but once again Ivan Cleary’s men enter a new season as reigning premiers without two key players. Stephen Crichton, who departed for the Bulldogs, and Spencer Leniu, who signed with the Roosters, have both been integral figures in the Penrith dynasty over the last … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne Storm have guaranteed a major pay boost for “proud Melbourne boy” Sua Fa’alogo after re-signing the electric young gun on a monster five-year-deal. Faalogo, who turns 21 in March, was elevated to the Storm’s top 30 list this season after a single NRL game last season, against the Broncos in Round 27, turned … Read more
[ad_1] Tasmania has secured a rare WNCL three-peat after toppling Queensland by six wickets in Saturday’s final at Blundstone Arena, with all-rounder Nicola Carey striking a century in the season decider. Chasing a 249-run target for victory in Hobart, Carey scored an unbeaten 111 (135) to help the Tigers, once the competition’s perennial battlers, clinch … Read more
[ad_1] “Is he telling you how he’s the new fan favourite?” That was the question posed by Sharks legend Paul Gallen as Fox League sat down with rising star Tom Hazelton. “What’s the word… he’s the new cult hero, 100 per cent,” Gallen said with an arm around the young prop. The only place to … Read more
[ad_1] A pair of NRL premiership winners are backing Des Hasler to toughen up the Titans and harden their “soft underbelly” which has cost the side success for years. Hasler was a shock choice to replace Justin Holbrook on the Gold Coast, but the veteran coach has been hired to instil a culture of resilience, … Read more
[ad_1] Having overcome Indonesia 4-0 to reach the quarter-finals, the Socceroos now look forward to their toughest test of the Asian Cup campaign so far – and by far. Indonesia was better value than their lowly ranking of 146th in the world, and the scoreline flattered the Australians, who again struggled for fluency in possession … Read more
[ad_1] The Las Vegas season opening games are just over a month away and every NRL coach will be desperate to make the right selection calls ahead of Round 1. Some clubs, like Raiders and Rabbitohs, will be without key players to start the season due to suspensions carried over from 2023. While others have … Read more
[ad_1] During the early hours of Sunday morning, Shamar Joseph lay in his Brisbane hotel bedroom writhing in pain. The West Indies cricketer had a few hours earlier retired hurt after copping a toe-crushing yorker from Australian bowler Mitchell Starc on day three of the Gabba Test. Blood oozed from the big toe of his … Read more