Gold medallist bowled over by special support
She had her heart set on competing at one of the biggest sporting events in the world. When it didn’t happen it knocked her for six. How this athlete battled back to win double gold
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From computer games to game on for Sydney 7s rugby speedster
For the first taste of a sport it was pretty awful. A loss in every single game he played at a local tournament. But that didn’t deter this late bloomer pursuing his rugby dream.
Teenage World Cup rugby sensation back in sevens heaven
This teen didn’t grow up playing rugby with brothers in the backyard. It was her sisters and father showing her the moves. Now she’s one of the most exciting talents in the game.
‘It was massive’: Surfer Owen Wright’s big win in different sport
He’s the world-famous surfer who has revealed the sport wasn’t his one and only love and some of his childhood heroes paddled rather than rode boards.
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Family in neutral territory for this Shute Shield clash
This Waratahs young gun is on a collision course with his younger brother and best mate in the first weekend of the 2022 Shute Shield finals.
‘I want your spot’ – new rugby squad to create waves
A rugby squad for teens who missed major squads and teams is to be created this month – and it is expected to cause waves in the game.
REPLAYS: Junior Premier League basketball, Days 1 and 2
The preliminaries are done, it’s time for the playoffs. Relive all the action from our LIVESTREAM of an exciting opening two days from the Junior Premier League basketball finals.
Why crews rushed to supermarket before this race started
There was a late rush to supermarkets and takeaway outlets before the start of the Sydney to Gold Coat race – and a sailor who went for an unscheduled swim after the start.
From SG Ball to City v Country rugby for talented teen
He’s a rising star of rugby union with a dream of playing for the NSW Waratahs but his uncle played rugby league and his younger brother is ripping it up in the same code.
‘They are bred tough’ – coaches say ahead of City v Country U16
The weather could play a big part in the result of the Under 16 City v Country match. But which side will it favour according to the coaches.
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.
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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