Vixens far too classy for Magic
A superb defensive effort from the Melbourne Vixens kept the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic to their lowest score in trans-Tasman netball league history on Sunday.The Vixens notched a comprehensive 57-34 victory at Hisense Arena in Melbourne on the back of impressive defence led by English international Geva Mentor and Diamonds defender Jo Weston.Vixens coach Simone McKinnis reserved praise for her star goal keeper Mentor and credited all three of the defenders for forcing numerous changes to the M..>> view originalWarriors v Dragons: Five key points
The Warriors put a satisfying end to a disruptive week by downing the Dragons 26-10 on Sunday afternoon, in what was their first victory over St George Illawarra in their last 12 attempts. Here are five key points from the Round 9 clash at Mt Smart Stadium.Relief rather than joy for McFaddenWarriors coach Andrew McFadden's mood in the post-match press conference was reserved, despite his side having just rallied to record their fourth victory of the year.The win will provide some temporary reli..>> view originalOrigin hopeful Mitchell Pearce makes triumphant return as Sydney Roosters rout Newcastle Knights
Roosters 38 Knights 0 Video will begin in 5 seconds. Pearce return helps Roosters win big Mitchell Pearce guided the Sydney Roosters to an easy but much-needed win over Newcastle in his return from an eight-match ban that was imposed for a drunken incident on Australia Day. PT1M30S 620 349 "We had our conductor back".That was how Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson described the triumphant return of Mitchell Pearce, which finished with a standing ovation as he came from the ..>> view originalJacob Weitering hurts shoulder in Carlton clash with Essendon
Man down: Jacob Weitering exits the field on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images The brightest hope in Carlton's rebuilding season, Jacob Weitering, suffered a nasty shoulder injury in the second quarter of the clash with Essendon on Sunday.The number one draft pick, who had had a good first quarter, was crunched front on by Essendon's Mitch Brown in a contest while on his knees in the goal square, as Sam Grimley comically missed the ball trying to soccer through a g..>> view originalNRL to review Canberra coach Ricky Stuart's press conference after Panthers loss
Referee Gavin Reynolds speaks to Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker. Photo: Getty Images Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson insists the Raiders had enough chances to overcome video refereeing calls in Saturday's 19-18 loss to Penrith, with the NRL set to review coach Ricky Stuart's post-match blast of crucial decisions which went against his side.But Stuart's belief Peter Wallace's game-winning field goal should have been disallowed has garnered support from former NSW ..>> view originalChautauqua flies flag proudly for Aussies with sensational Chairman's Sprint Prize victory in Hong Kong
Aussie sprint sensation Chautauqua, winning here the TJ Smith Stakes, has done it again and unleashed a remarkable run from the rear of the field to claim the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin.CHAUTAUQUA is the thoroughbred sprint king of the world after stunning victory in the Champion’s Sprint Prize, demolishing a glittering field to earn a trip to Royal Ascot.Dubbed “The Thunder from Down Under”, Chautauqua steamed from the tail of the field to beat local stars Lucky Bubbles and Stra..>> view originalNew York Jets sign Aussie punters
The New York Jets have set up an Aussie versus Aussie duel for their punting job.A day after the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos picked up Melbourne defensive lineman Adam Gotsis at the NFL Draft, the Jets selected 196cm tall Mornington Peninsula punter Lachlan Edwards.Not content with Edwards, the Jets, who have a history of recruiting Australian punters, signed Melbourne's highly-regarded Tom Hackett as a free agent just minutes after the draft ended.Edwards and Hackett will go head-to-head..>> view originalMelbourne Storm again fire in attack in 38-0 thumping of Gold Coast Titans
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Storm lash Titans Melbourne Storm have piled on seven unanswered tries to thrash the Gold Coast Titans. PT1M14S 620 349 Melbourne Storm's attacking woes are over after a seven-try thumping of Gold Coast Titans on Sunday.The Storm were without almost their entire outside backline with the exception of Cameron Munster, and they have spluttered when approaching the try line in the previous month. But they could not have been more convincing in attac..>> view originalCronulla Sharks hold off fast-finishing Brisbane Broncos to take share of NRL premiership lead
Cronulla 30 Brisbane 28 Wade Graham of the Sharks evades a tackle by Ben Hunt of the Broncos at Southern Cross Group Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Matt King Cronulla have confirmed themselves as a serious premiership force after holding on in a gripping affair against last year's grand finalists.A sixth consecutive win makes the Sharks one of four teams at the top of the table on 14 competition points and it was achieved despite a fast-finishing Broncos setting u..>> view originalTuria Pitt competes in ironman triathlon
Turia Pitt on the swim leg during the ironman triathlon in Port Macquarie. Photo: Peter Gleeson When Turia Pitt was in hospital recuperating from burns to 65 per cent of her body she told her family she wanted to do an ironman one day, despite being told she would never run again.On Sunday, the 28-year-old took another step in her remarkable recovery by competing in her first ironman triathlon. Turia Pitt transitions from the ..>> view original
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