Beanies, bear suits, boiled-in-the bag food for Sydney to Hobart
T-shirts and shorts have been crew uniforms on Sydney to Hobart racers in the past but they are being replaced by beanies, bear suits and boil-in-the-bag food for the 79th race.
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Why crew in Sydney to Hobart man overboard incident are back racing
It’s enough to make you hang up their sea boots and never do a Sydney to Hobart again – being on a yacht knocked on its side with a crew thrown overboard. But this crew can’t wait to return.
‘You have to be courageous’: Keen as teen all aboard for first Sydney to Hobart
His first memory of the Sydney to Hobart is watching a start from a harbourside beach at age four. Now this teen with Olympic sized sailing ambition is about to join the fleet for a “wild” ride
Abrasive: Super Rugby U19s favourite determined in Waratahs v Brumbies
The Waratahs v ACT Brumbies battle has determined the favourite for the Super Rugby U19s title and left the other team scrambling to make the cut. Stars, photos and result wrap
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Great mates sail off with major result ahead of Paris Olympics
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Sydney to Hobart winner backing Aussie America’s Cup return
The man who helped orchestrate one of Australia’s greatest sporting victories has thrown his weight behind a women’s and youth team returning Australia to America’s Cup waters.
Sydney gymnastics duo strike Vegas gold in international debut
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‘It’s created a buzz’: U16 young guns impress at CHS rugby trials
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Ninja Warrior star secures national gold on exciting path to Europe
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Wallaroo stars as local scores first Super W try for Waratah women
A Wallaroo scored two while a rookie broke through for her first Super W try in a win the Waratahs have wanted for almost a year. Stars, standouts and round three wrap.
Revealed: Best surf life savers at Australian championships
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Rugby a labour of love for Waratahs Super W tryscoring whiz
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‘Special bond’: Sydney schoolgirls’ medal haul at Australian rowing
A schoolgirl crew with a ‘special bond’ has been one of the star performers at the Australian rowing championships where NSW upped the ante in its rivalry with Victoria.
‘I’m a lot better’: Lani Pallister chasing ‘dream’ Olympic selection
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