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Jack Higgins responds to a controversial goal during the Saints’ 15-point victory over the Magpies in the AFL.
Jack Higgins downplays the controversy surrounding his pivotal goal in St Kilda's 15-point triumph over reigning premiers Collingwood at the MCG on Thursday night. The disputed moment raised questions about whether Higgins was out of bounds when he took his shot from 40 meters out. Drawing comparisons to a notorious incident in Collingwood's history when Carlton's Wayne Harmes similarly affected play in the 1979 grand final, Higgins lightened the mood during a post-match interview with the Seven[more...]
The AFC faces criticism for the snowy pitch conditions experienced by the Young Matildas at the U20 Women’s Asian Cup, prompting concerns regardless of weather conditions.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is being questioned regarding its decision to proceed with an Under-20s Women's Asian Cup match between the Young Matildas and South Korea, despite the pitch being buried under approximately 15 centimeters of snow. Australia commenced its opening game of Group A at Do'stlik Stadium on Sunday night, located in the outdoor athletics ground of the Tashkent region in Uzbekistan. The game commenced at 1 pm local time, amidst a temperature of -2[more...]
Here’s the recap of Day 2 of the first Test between New Zealand and Australia: Tim Southee dropped Nathan Lyon on the final ball of the day, while Steve Smith was dismissed for a duck. The Black Caps were eventually all out for 179.
On the second day of the first Test, Australia took control by dismissing New Zealand for 179, following Cameron Green's remarkable unbeaten 174 that helped propel the visitors to 383 all out. Despite a defiant final-wicket partnership led by Green, the Black Caps struggled against Australia's bowling attack, with Glenn Phillips's aggressive 71 providing some respite for the home side in front of a sellout crowd. Australia opted not to enforce the follow-on, but New Zealand faced[more...]
In a surprising move, Kevin Walters decides to make an early and unexpected decision to replace a crucial player in the Brisbane Broncos.
Broncos coach Kevin Walters has unveiled a surprising strategy, announcing that Selwyn Cobbo will undergo a positional shift from the wing to the centres, filling the void left by the departure of Herbie Farnworth. Cobbo has been a prolific winger for the Red Hill club, accumulating 37 tries in 49 games over his three NRL seasons, earning spots in the Queensland and Australian representative teams. Following Farnworth's move to the Dolphins, creating a vacancy at left centre,[more...]
India emerges victorious against South Africa in what is described as the briefest Test match ever, marked by a chaotic and disorderly performance.
India secured a seven-wicket victory over South Africa, resetting the record for the shortest completed Test match. Shreyas Iyer's winning boundary, a four off Marco Jansen, came just after lunch on day two, marking the 642nd ball of the match and the 107th over. This achievement surpassed the previous record, set in 1932 between Australia and South Africa, by 14 balls. The win at Newlands leveled the two-match series 1-1, following South Africa's victory in Centurion by[more...]
Brad Fittler, the former coach of NSW, expresses support for Jarome Luai’s potential move to the Wests Tigers, foreseeing success in the transition.
Former NSW coach Brad Fittler believes Jarome Luai doesn't need to replicate Nathan Cleary's style of play to justify his $1.2 million price tag with the Wests Tigers. Fittler emphasizes the presence of Tigers hooker Apisai Koroisau as a crucial factor in Luai's potential success, having handed Luai his Origin debut. Fittler, acknowledging Luai's ability to thrive on challenges, states, "I'd suggest he'll find a way to do it. He puts up with a lot, Jarome, and[more...]
Monique Conti from Richmond clinches the AFLW Best and Fairest award, while Zarlie Goldsworthy of GWS earns recognition as the Rising Star.
Monique Conti of Richmond has secured her inaugural AFLW Best and Fairest award, achieving this prestigious honor with two rounds remaining in the league. Notably, she accomplished this feat while simultaneously balancing participation in two sports. Last year's runner-up to Ally Anderson of Brisbane, Monique Conti, showcased her dominance by accumulating 20 out of a possible 24 votes in the first eight rounds, securing the AFLW Best and Fairest award alongside her fifth All-Australian selection. The accomplished[more...]
Australia displays resilience as they defeat the Czechs to advance to the Davis Cup semi-finals.
Australia, last year's runners-up, secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over three-time champions Czech Republic, propelling them into the Davis Cup semi-finals. The pivotal win came from the Australian doubles pair, Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell, who clinched a 6-4, 7-5 triumph over Jiri Lehecka and Adam Pavlasek. Earlier, Alex de Minaur's resilience helped level the tie at 1-1 with a 4-6, 7-6(2), 7-5 victory over Lehecka. Despite Tomas Machac giving the Czechs a 1-0 lead by defeating[more...]
The Tigers’ recruitment strategy, as revealed by Marshall, emphasizes the importance of confidentiality, warning that any leaks could jeopardize deals, especially amid links to Luai.
While acknowledging the natural interest in players like Jarome Luai, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall emphasized his satisfaction with the current halves lineup, consisting of new recruits Aidan Sezer, Jayden Sullivan, and emerging talent Latu Fainu. Marshall expressed excitement about these additions to the team, and he also mentioned the potential return of Adam Doueihi from an ACL injury next year. With rival clubs like the Bulldogs and Tigers reportedly pursuing Luai for the 2025 season, Marshall[more...]
Meg Lanning, the captain of the Australian women’s cricket team, has announced her retirement from international cricket.
Australia's women's cricket captain, Meg Lanning, has officially retired from international cricket, citing a loss of the motivation required to perform at the elite level and a desire to explore new opportunities. While she will continue to play domestic cricket in the Women’s Big Bash League the Women’s National Cricket League, and potentially in the Indian Premier League, she has decided to conclude her highly successful international career. Over a remarkable 13-year span, Lanning led her team[more...]
