Rio Olympics 2016
Hayne Plane Hayne training footage follows selection drama
AFTER World Rugby cast a cloud of confusion over Jarryd Hayne’s dream, fresh footage emerged of the former NRL star training with the Fiji Sevens team.
‘Lovely footballer’ Why Hayne excites Fiji coach
FIJI coach Ben Ryan admits selecting Jarryd Hayne is a huge gamble but the Englishman says the cross-code star has all the ingredients to succeed at sevens.
Kindred spirits Hayne’s sporting feats dwarfed by Aussie legend
JARRYD Hayne’s chase for Olympic gold somewhat echoes the feats of a similar sporting maverick named Snowy Baker who excelled in more than a dozen sports.
Aussie Olympian Matilda defender ready to shine in Rio
AUSSIE soccer player Stephanie Catley may not be a household name but, as a star defender about to play for the Matildas in Rio, she’s one of the sport’s brightest lights.
The tackle In defence of Fiji overlooking Hayne for Rio
WHEN debating if Jarryd Hayne can make Fiji’s Olympics sevens side, it is tempting to submit his YouTube exhibits and rest your case. But that’s only half the answer.
Good experience Sprinter bolts to Europe for Rio tune-up
BRISBANE’S Olympic 200m sprinter Alex Hartmann will be sent to Europe by Athletics Australia to gain international experience before the Rio Games.
- Butterfly star Morgan ready to step up to aid relay gold cause
- Olympic bound Women stars all teed up for Rio
- Knockout blow Tough task facing Rio boxing hopefuls
- Big night Aussie trio produce Rio qualifying marks
- Testing times ‘Semenya could win 800m by 20 metres’
- Back Golden gal Sal back on the blocks
- Fact-finding Watts honing skills at world champs
- They crawl Aussie Olympian’s Rio fear factor
- Rio ban Disgraced Aussie coach dumped by Brazil
- Crackdown Beijing drug cheats face Olympics ban
- Swimming McEvoy hit by earthquake, Twitter hacker
- In memory Shooters firing for an old mate
- Rio Olympics Bolt getting treatment for hamstring
Road to Rio
Rio Olympics Bolt getting treatment for hamstring
JAMAICAN sprint superstar Usain Bolt is undergoing treatment for what his coach described as an ‘aggravated injury’.
Rio Olympics Is Milly Clark our secret marathon weapon?
Marathon runner Milly Clark ran her first marathon in October last year, and she finished third in 2:29.07. Now, her focus is the Rio Olympic Games.
Dream alive Officials clear Hayne Plane for Olympics
FORMER NRL Superstar Jarryd Hayne just received a massive boost in his campaign to qualify for the Rio Olympics with the Fiji rugby sevens side.
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Rio taking shape 100 days out: Gallery
IN PICS: The countdown to the 2016 Olympics continues and with just 100 days to go, we’re taking you on a tour of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park.
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Olympics quandary ‘Kyrgios can’t go. It’s embarrassing’
FORMER track queen Raelene Boyle has urged Australia not to pick Nick Kyrgios in its Rio tennis team, believing his antics cheapen Olympic medals.
WADA question Did Hayne quit the NFL for nothing?
A FORMER ASADA boss has poured cold water on Jarryd Hayne’s new dream of playing Rugby 7s at the Rio Olympics due to strict drug testing rules. But does another rugby player’s story suggest otherwise?
Dream over Hayne’s NFL future looked bleak
OLYMPIC glory was far more enticing than returning to practice squad obscurity. In the end, that was Hayne’s reality.