Rugby teen’s special training to fast track his success
He’s a schoolboy speedster with big ambitions in rugby and hoping to fast track his success with some specialist help from a famous Australian Olympian.
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How rugby star rekindled young gun’s love for the game
Covid stopped junior sport in its tracks and dimmed this young rugby player’s love of the game. But his dad had a bright idea which has put him right back on track for success.
From club rugby to Birmingham for Shute Shield speedster
He’s 28, watched the Olympics from his garage last year and had pretty much given up on an elite career in his sport. Then this club rugby player got a phone call.
Rush of NSW athletes named on Commonwealth Games team
They are teenagers, mothers, veterans and debutants and will contest a multitude of different sports. NSW athletes named to compete at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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IGS student makes it to nationals
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Magic family offers girls a great game
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Nominate a local star
WE are looking to celebrate the next generation of sporting superstars in the community with the launch of the 2018 Local Sports Stars awards.
Riley shows true Aussie spirit
YOUNG cricketer Riley Brunsden looks like every 13-year-old but on the inside he is doing it tough — and the battles he faces just to play the sport he loves has earnt him national praise.
Bendere is our 2017 Junior Sports Star
BENDERE Oboya capped a stellar year on the athletics track when she won the top honour at the NewsLocal Local Sports Stars awards last night. SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS.
Rah-rah’s ring Benn’s bell
A NSW Waratahs legend forced into premature retirement will become the namesake for a new trophy to be contested by the state’s big three National Rugby Championship teams.
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