CricketRenshaw stands tall as Aussies show fightSTUMPS: AUSTRALIA tried desperately to scramble to solid ground on a drama-filled day one of the first Test, as a minefield pitch crumbled to pieces before their suspicious eyes.
RugbySmith vows to deliver at full throttleCHAMPION flanker George Smith has revealed that Friday night’s debut for the Reds has arrived 17 years after he first knocked back overtures to head to Brisbane.
CricketStarc closes in on incredible India recordMITCHELL Starc is picked for his bowling but he is also closing in on a remarkable record with the bat. Here’s five things we learned from day one.
CricketBorder: ‘I hope he’s in there half dead’MATT Renshaw was lucky to make it to the dressing room toilet in time in Pune late on Thursday. But it would seem even luckier he doesn’t have Allan Border as captain.
RugbyVideo: Teen freak Ioane’s sizzling hat-trickTEEN sensation Rieko Ioane scored a hat-trick as the Blues made mincemeat of the hapless Rebels with a 56-18 rout in the Super Rugby season opener at AAMI Park. Watch the video!
RugbySuper Rugby teams: Blow for Tahs, Brumbies namedTHE Waratahs have suffered a major blow before their opening game against the Force while the Brumbies have named a new-look side to tackle the Crusaders. Check out all the week one teams!
BasketballHawks down 36ers to reach NBL grand finalTHE Illawarra Hawks have survived a late scare to book their first NBL grand final in seven years after defeating the Adelaide 36ers 106-98 in the semi-final decider.
CricketRe-live: Starc counter-punch keeps Aussies aliveA BRILLIANT half-century late on day one from Mitchell Starc has led Australia to 9-256 at stumps on the first Test against India in Pune.
RugbyRebels routed in humiliating defeatFOR the first time in five years the Melbourne Rebels will start their Super Rugby campaign behind the eight ball after suffering a humiliating 56-18 defeat to the Blues.
AFLCarlisle, Ryder return as Saints see off PortST KILDA held on to defeat a fast-finishing Port Adelaide outfit in its first JLT Community Series clash, winning by one point at Etihad Stadium.
RugbyIzzy’s Tahs may target an old DogTHE Waratahs are remaining coy about whether they’ll target Western Force code-hopper Curtis Rona when the former NRL star lines up against Waratahs rival Israel Folau on Saturday night.
FootballBrazil looms in big year for SocceroosANGE Postecoglou declared that 2017 will test the progress of his Socceroos, after Brazil was the latest blockbuster added to the schedule.
