Rugby league just can’t get out of its own way.A day after the sport was rocked by news NRL stars Josh Addo-Carr and Latrell Mitchell had not only broken social distancing regulations, but posted proof of their indiscretions to…
Month: April 2020
Covid 19 coronavirus: All Blacks kick off level 3 by playing golf
While they can’t train with their Super Rugby teams during the coronavirus pandemic, a trio of All Blacks have kicked off level 3 on the golf course.Beauden Barrett, Anton Lienert-Brown and Damian McKenzie were among the excited…
NRL 2020 season to be 20 rounds with Grand Final date announced
The NRL is set to officially get back underway on May 28 with a 20 round season and a Grand Final date set for October 25.Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chair Peter V’landys today confirmed the details after extensive…
Rugby: All Black Steven Luatua indicates unfinished business with Blues, but enjoying time with Bristol Bears
Steven Luatua hasn’t turned his back on New Zealand rugby just yet. The 15-cap All Black left Kiwi shores in 2017 to venture north and take up a contract with the Bristol Bears; a move he hoped would add to his game. Still just…
Cricket: Black Cap Jimmy Neesham reveals hilarious response to Aussie rival's sledge attempt
Black Caps all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has revealed his hilarious response to Australian pace bowler Mitchell Starc’s attempt to rattle him with a good old fashioned sledge.Appearing on the Marc Peard Sports Daily Debrief Facebook…
Rugby: Crusaders fullback David Havili recovering after bowel infection
Timing is everything in rugby and at the start of this year’s Super Rugby season, Crusaders fullback David Havili seemed to have it nailed.The three test All Black was arguably the form player of the competition and as with last…
Rugby: Glasgow coach Dave Rennie will still take up Australia role despite being 'gutted' at Raelene Castle's departure
Dave Rennie has confirmed that the departure of Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle will not stop him becoming Wallaby coach when he leaves Glasgow Warriors at the end of June. Rennie had suggested that he might reconsider…
Rugby league: New Zealand Warriors await crucial information ahead of final decision about revised NRL competition
The Warriors are waiting on vital information about player remuneration, before they can confirm their participation in a restarted competition.Behind the scenes the club is preparing for a departure date this Sunday, and have been…
Russian speedskating great Viktor Ahn retires due to injuries
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Ahn on Monday announced his retirement from short-track speedskating, citing several lingering injuries.The South Korean, who switched allegiance to Russia …
Injured Kei Nishikori returns to court at virtual Madrid Open
Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori returned to action Monday while still on the road to recovery from elbow surgery, joining a group of fellow top …