Month: January 2020
Live Super Rugby updates: Blues v Chiefs at Eden Park
All the action as the Blues take on the Chiefs in the Super Rugby opener at Eden Park. Akira Ioane, a Blues ironman over the past two years – he played in every game and racked up big minutes in each one – is…
Rugby league: Magistrate lashes NRL star Tyrone May as he faces court over sex tapes scandal
Penrith Panthers playmaker Tyrone May has been spared jail by a magistrate who lectured him about consent in the age of the “Me Too” era after he filmed four sex tapes without the consent of the women involved.The 23-year-old NRL…
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic confronts Margaret Court controversy
Novak Djokovic had just reached a record eighth Australian Open final when he was asked why it seemed to be only long-retired players who were leading the campaign to have Margaret Court Arena renamed.It has been a contentious issue…
Cricket: Black Caps coach Gary Stead defends decisions after Twenty20 Super Over defeat to India
Black Caps coach Gary Stead has defended his decisions during his side’s dramatic Twenty20 Super Over defeat against India on Wednesday night.The Black Caps wasted a stunning innings from captain Kane Williamson at Seddon Park,…
Australian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic too good for Roger Federer
Roger Federer has revealed he was close to pulling the pin on his semi-final blockbuster against Novak Djokovic, playing through pain to keep his freakish, indestructible record alive.Having been on the ATP Tour for more than 20…
Live basketball updates: New Zealand Breakers v Adelaide 36ers in NBL
All the action as the Breakers host the 36ers in a pivotal ANBL clash.
Tennis: Alexander Zverev backs up promise to donate Australian Open winners' cheque to bushfire appeal
Tennis star Alexander Zverev is just two wins away from a life-changing sum of money – and he plans to donate it all.Zverev, who plays Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open semifinal tonight, said at that start of the tournament…
Live Super Rugby updates: Brumbies v Reds
All the action as the Brumbies take on the Reds in Australia’s Super Rugby opener.
Rugby: Former All Black captain David Kirk says players 'weren't mentally tough enough' at 2019 Rugby World Cup
New Zealand rugby great and the country’s first World Cup-winning captain David Kirk has delivered a stinging verdict of the All Blacks’ efforts at last year’s tournament in Japan – saying the players “weren’t mentally tough enough”…