It’s a massive opportunity – to play in front of Australian and rugby Academy selectors after missing the cut in major teams. This group of teens will be “going for it” according to their coach.
She’s the media savvy daughter of a well known NRL gun who wants to write headlines one day. But right now she and her boyfriend are making them in rugby league.
They have been described as “intense”, “quick”, “powerful” and “awesome”. The Sydney Junior Rugby Union U14s and U16 girls to watch in their battle with their Brisbane opposites on Sunday.
The coach says his squad is “ridiculously talented” but they must avoid doing something if they are to win the Sydney Juniors v Brisbane U14 battle on Sunday. Players to watch, team list.
Thornleigh Baseball Club’s A-Grade captain/coach Ash Harrigan has said last weekend’s grand final victory felt like “a weight off our back.”
With the popularity of women’s rugby sevens reaching a fever pitch in recent years, Barker College and the University of Sydney have teamed up to help develop the next generation of female rugby sevens stars.
NewsLocal is looking to recognise the exceptional efforts of local athletes, teams, coaches and managers with the launch of the 2019 Local Sports Stars awards.
Not even the very best athletes are ever done learning and improving on their craft. For Australia’s top ranked female archer Belinda Maxworthy, adaptability was the key to claiming two Australian Archery Open gold medals.
It will be a long-awaited homecoming for boxer Kaye Scott this weekend as the Commonwealth Games bronze medallist fights in Hornsby for the first time since her in-ring debut eight years ago.
Grand final day on Saturday was extra sweet for Hornsby District Softball Association when it celebrated four players earning selection into this year’s junior Australian squads.
Just 10 seconds into her first professional boxing bout on Friday night, Ebanie Bridges was dropped to the canvas. It was the best thing that could have happened to her.
Cate and Bronte Campbell are settling in well to their new home at Knox Aquatic Centre as they spearhead the resurgence of NSW swimming.
He runs rings around the competition on the footy field, but Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga had the tables turned when he tried his hand at parenting for the day.
Australia’s top female biathlete, Jill Colebourn of Wahroonga, has accomplished something not seen in the sport for more than 30 years.
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