Maroons domin-8 State of Origin
Queensland’s win in last night’s State of Origin final sealed the team’s eighth consecutive victory in the notorious series. – Callum Birch reports on the match.
Froome Froome Froome
Another stage win for England’s Chris Froome sees him stretch his lead over Spaniard Alberto Contador to 4′ 34″. Froome can do no wrong, he’s the fastest rider in the 100th Tour de France after winning last night’s time trial by 8.82 seconds over Contador. Michael Rogers was the best placed Aussie finishing 13th and…
DetailsNSW bidding to end Queensland’s reign
This is it: the NSW Blues’ chance to win back the Origin title and claim bragging rights for the next year. No pressure, guys! Tonight’s decider will be a tight game, but there’s one big factor swinging in the Blues’ – the hometown advantage and a sea of supporters. NSW is desperate to finally break the…
DetailsBenji Marshall closes door on League
Wests Tiger Benji Marshall is weighing his options after deciding to quit League. His manager, Martin Tauber, has held talks with three Super Rugby teams and says Marshall will also consider playing in Japan. NRL chief executive Dave Smith yesterday launched a desperate attempt to keep Marshall in League, but has conceded that his phone…
DetailsFooty wrap for Friday, July 12
Rugby Union Rebels v Highlanders Gareth Delve will captain the Rebels for the last time tonight as the team plays its last game of the season, aiming for a fifth win this year. James O’Connor starts from the bench after sustaining an injury in the Wallabies’ final clash against the Lions. It is his 20th and…
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Sports wrap for Friday, July 12
CYCLING Team Argos-Shimano rider Marcell Kittel again beat Mark Cavendish to the line with an impressive burst of speed 20 metres from the finish of the Tour de France’s 12th stage sprint. The German has now won three stages and lies fourth in the points classification. A crash 3 kilometres from the finish ended hopes…
DetailsSiddle takes five but Aussie batsmen slump
Australia crashed to 4/75 on day one of the first Ashes test at Nottingham after a bright start saw England dismissed for 215. Peter Siddle led the bowling charge, ending England’s first innings in 59 overs. England had not been dismissed so quickly since 2009 at Headingley, where Australia dismissed England for 102. Jonathan Trott…
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Aussies go in as Ashes underdogs
The battle for the Ashes begins tonight when Australia and England meet for the 311th time. England will be buoyed by recent sporting triumphs – the rugby union series win over the Wallabies on Saturday night and Andy Murray’s Wimbledon win on Sunday. The question is, are Australia’s cricketers, after a few years in the…
DetailsSchwarzer signs for Chelsea FC
Australia’s number one goalkeeper, Mark Schwarzer, has been signed by English Premier League giants Chelsea FC on a one-year contract. The 40 year-old was released by Fulham FC at the end of the 2012/13 season. Schwarzer started his English career with Bradford City in 1996 before moving to Middlesborough, where he played 367 games over…
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Tour de Television leaves workers sleepy
For cycling enthusiasts, yawning through the day is a small price to pay for keeping up with Tour de France action. Lizanne Wilmot’s dedication to cycling and road training leaves her only five hours a night for the duration of le Tour, but she reckons it is “worth a month of no sleep”. She is one…
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