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Lucas brothers to face-off in Tahs versus Reds showdown

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 +1000

NEW South Wales scrumhalf Matt Lucas will hope to heap some more pressure on his big brother, Queensland Reds utility back Ben.

Gatland says Lions ready to roar during Aussie rugby tour

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:00:00 +1000

BRITISH and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has promised his side will deliver an entertaining brand of rugby in its bid to overturn the Wallabies.

Reggae loving Romelda has the right moves for Firebirds

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:00 +1000

ROMELDA Aiken loves to think she can dance, especially to reggae, but admits she cannot really.

13-year-old apologises for racist taunt agains Goodes

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:15:59 +1000

UPDATE: Sydney Swans champion Adam Goodes says he has “never been more hurt” after a 13-year-old girl called him an “ape".

Women in League - the Round of Unspeakable Hypocrisy

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:00:00 +1000

OPINION: Maybe it was the sight of Robert Lui running around in a pink jersey that finally sent me over the edge.

Coach Hird sticking with Bombers for the long haul

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:00:00 +1000

CHIEF executive Ian Robson might have quit the Bombers but coach James Hird says he has no intentions of following him out of the door at Windy Hill.

Faingaa takes place of injured Brumbies star George Smith

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 +1000

COLBY Faingaa will have some huge shoes to fill when the Brumbies tackle the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.

Robbie Deans choice to bypass Cooper proves puzzling

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 +1000

WHILE it was not that surprising, Quade Cooper's omission from the preliminary Wallaby squad to take on the British and Irish Lions, was still puzzling.

Bayern striker Mueller ready to subdue Borussia Dortmund

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:00 +1000

THOMAS Mueller has lost in two Champions League finals with Bayern Munich.

Surfer dreams of big waves and a big future in film

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:33:07 +1000

AS A surfer and up and coming filmmaker, Tweed man Darcy Ward has long dreamt of being paid for doing what he loves best, making surf films and documentaries.

Morgan and Allgood make commitment with Eels until 2015

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:00 +1000

THE Eels have received some confidence boosting news ahead of Sunday's match against the Titans at Mudgee Stadium.

Hawk's Franklin calls on News Ltd to tell his side of story

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 +1000

HAWTHORN'S Lance Franklin has challenged News Ltd to present both sides of the story after a report alleged he yelled in the face of Nicky Rowsell.

Moves to improve safety for the 34th America's Cup race

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:00 +1000

THE use of buoyancy vests, body armour, and high visibility helmets are among the 37 recommendations issued to improve safety in this year's America's Cup.

NRL players need to stop with the 'boof-headed' behaviour

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:30:00 +1000

NEXT month I turn 63, and for as long as I can remember I have had an affinity with rugby league.

Magpies and Cats look set to take out round 9 matches

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 +1000

SYDNEY may have won the game that mattered most - last season's preliminary final - but it has lost 11 of its past 12 games against Collingwood.

Thwaite family holiday interrupted for Socceroos call

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:50:40 +1000

MICHAEL Thwaite was just a week into a well-deserved holiday with his family in his home town of Cairns early this month when he was disrupted by a phone call.

Twitter banter on Ben Te'o lands cricketer in hot water

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:20 +1000

ANOTHER cricketer is being investigated for inappropriate social media postings - a day after David Warner was fined for his Twitter tirade.

Cracked rib won't stop Justin Hodges in Bulldogs clash

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:30:00 +1000

A CRACKED rib will not prevent Maroons centre Justin Hodges from going head-to-head against his likely New South Wales Origin opponent Josh Morris.

Cowboys resign No. 7 Robert Lui for another season

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:30:00 +1000

HALFBACK Robert Lui has played a total of just three games for the Cowboys, but his club was delighted to re-sign him for an extra year.

Ben Te'O likely for Origin squad despite assault claims

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:00 +1000

QUEENSLAND rugby league selectors will be given the green light to pick Ben Te'o in the State of Origin squad as he continues to weather assault allegations.