If things had just been a little different – and his shoulder more stable – this young gun might have been racing for a spot in the Roosters this NRL season – not a medal at the Paris Olympics.
Most rugby guns come from rugby league but this Waratahs under 18s teen has been competing in a very different sport he believes has helped him become a better, tougher player.
Surfers Paradise’s Ali Day and Maroochydore’s Tiarnee Massie have claimed the day two Ironman and Ironwoman titles at the Shannon Eckstein Classic at BMD Northcliffe. See howthe two day event unfolded.
Two schoolgirls crews stood out, Joeys young guns turned heads, teens announced themselves as stars and Olympians lived up to expectations at a talent-laden NSW rowing titles. Result wrap
Rugby league wanted him but union got him. A schoolboy star just a year ago, now teenager Max Jorgensen is a star in the making after an unforgettable Super Rugby debut.
The Hills Hornets have grown from having no juniors through to claiming back-to-back gongs in one of the state’s most prestigious titles. Here’s how they rose to the summit of junior touch footy.
Olympic star Jess Fox has been the face of the sport for years. Now there’s a new wave of paddlers out to make a splash at the Paris Olympics and beyond. Our next gen stars of whitewater.
Almost a year ago, Stewart McSweyn was struggling with a suspected heart issue. Now he’s relying on it helping he and teammates to a medal at the world cross country titles.
It’s been described as one of the toughest and most brutal world cross country courses ever but school kids from around the country loved every second of racing it – even the muddy bits.
He’s a footy fan and surfer from a family of elite athletes with an unorthodox training regimen. Now this teen talent is preparing for an Aussie team debut at the world cross country titles in Bathurst.
It’s got billabongs, vines and probably a few kangaroos spectating. But will the scenic world cross country championship course in Bathurst on Saturday suit the Australians team?
Our relay team is among the prospects but an athletics great has identified two other locals who could also spring a surprise at the world cross country championships in Bathurst this weekend.
There will be no one more centred, focused or calm than young shop assistant Amy Bunnage on the start line of the world cross country championships thanks to her special pre-race routine.
Four red cards were shown, and only two went to players, in what was an emotion-charged finish to Round 5 of the Australian Water Polo League. Re-watch the action from Sydney.
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