‘Bizarre and gross’: Ironman grounded by nasty injury
This young Nutri-Grain ironman has described a shocking injury sidelining him for the entire surf season as “bizarre and gross’’ but has vowed he will be back to race again.
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Schoolboy gets Nutri-Grain surf life saving series lifeline
He made a splash in the opening rounds of the Nutri-Grain ironman series after an injury call-up, Now this talented schoolboy is back in the surf series full-time.
That’s a wrap! Sydney to Hobart winners, losers and damage toll
Fast times, close calls, collisions, crew injury and rescues – the 2022 Sydney to Hobart was anything but the “easy” ride some had tipped. Results, finish order and race wrap.
‘The bone was sticking out’: Horror at sea in Sydney to Hobart
A Sydney to Hobart sailor suffered a serious leg injury and was strapped to his bunk for hours aboard the bucking boat flooded with tonnes of water. Warning: Graphic content.
‘I don’t want to push my luck’: Oldest supermaxi sailor unsure of race return
He won the Sydney to Hobart the first time he raced it on a supermaxi with his son. But this famous sailing senior citizen isn’t sure he will be back for another crack.
Shock and awe! Incredible speed mission for Sydney Hobart winner
Andoo Comanche skipper John ‘Herman’ Winning and his team will be back to defend their Sydney to Hobart win next year but in-between they have an incredible mission for the boat.
Slow and steady! Mighty minnow fighting on in Sydney to Hobart
It’s rough, it’s tough and this mighty minnow is fighting the fight in the Sydney to Hobart – and winning.
‘Fresh to frightening’: Just what this crew want for history attempt
While the supermaxis celebrate their arrival, another Sydney to Hobart crew will still be at sea on Wednesday chasing a special piece of race history thanks to “fresh to frightening winds”.
Sick to the stomach! Sydney to Hobart gun’s ultimate sacrifice
This famous sailors job literally makes him sick. So why is he about to head out to sea in one of the toughest ocean races in the world?
‘Dark horse’: Sydney to Hobart supermaxi ready to surprise
They have stayed out of the spotlight in the lead-up but this supermaxi crew believe they could pull off a “surprise” in the race for Sydney to Hobart line honours for a couple of reason.
Cricket gun’s wild ride on Sydney to Hobart big hitter
They are stars of the BBL but these cricketers got a taste of a big bash of a different kind when they hitched a ride on a Sydney to Hobart mauler chasing victory in the famous classic.
Siblings have twin goals as they race into Sydney to Hobart history
Last year his first Sydney to Hobart started after a drama and ended in controversy. Now Tom Grimes is hoping for plain sailing in his second as he and sister race into history.
‘There are risks’: Flip side to fast, furious Sydney to Hobart forecast
Fast, furious and potentially dangerous. What’s got this year’s Sydney to Hobart sailors more than a little worried less than a week from the start on Boxing Day?
Margaret Peden Shield: 39 players to watch from NSW cricket’s next generation
NSW’s premier under 15 girls representative competition kicks off next week with the Margaret Peden Shield. We’ve taken a look at all the clubs, as well as the players to watch.
Sydney to Hobart ‘big boat race’ on card but what about battlers?
It’s looking to be a fast start for all but a slow finish for some in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart. The long range forecast has both good news and bad for the fleet.
Western Sydney gym helping families in need on Christmas Eve
There will be plenty of families doing it tough as the Christmas festivities roll around, which is why one Western Sydney gym and a host of big names are set to offer a hand to those in need.
Margaret Peden Shield Day One: superstars pile on the runs
There was some spectacular batting on display as the Margaret Peden Shield got underway yesterday. Check out who won, who scored the runs and who took the wickets with a full wrap of day one.
Why Wild Oats is back in mix for 10th Sydney to Hobart
The pre-race Sydney to Hobart talk has all been about the fastest and fattest supermaxi in the world. Now the long range weather forecast has blown a skinny old favourite back in the mix.
‘I felt like crying’: Ironwoman battles back for special win
She started the year with a broken heart and now this ironwoman has ended it with an emotional victory on a beach with special memories. Nutri-Grain ironwoman news, result wrap.
Speechless and sick! Breakthrough win for Nutri-Grain series ironman
After years of trying this ironman finally broke through for the biggest win of his career in round two of the Nutri-Grain series – and was promptly sick.
Video: Sydney to Hobart racer slammed in violent storm
A training run has provided an early taste of the nasty conditions a Sydney to Hobart yacht race regularly throws up for one line honours contender. Watch the VIDEO.
Seven reasons this world school 7s teen is turning heads in rugby
If you have seven older brothers you need to learn how to fend for yourself pretty quickly. It’s also part of the reason this world school sevens youngster is on a fast track to success.
Schoolboy rugby gun’s new game after battle with Aussie 7s stars
This teen rugby talent went to a trial because he wanted to play a bit more football before Christmas. Now he’s heading to New Zealand for the world school sevens event in an Australian kit.
Fan girl turned surf ironwoman expecting ‘chilly reception’
Originally this teen star wanted to be swimming for Australia at the Olympic Games. Instead she’s making waves in another sport and hoping to make a famous beach her new field of dreams.
‘Plenty to prove’: Barbarian teens fired up for world schools sevens
They are players who didn’t make the Aussie team now keen up to show their wares at the world school sevens rugby event. And this youngster says there is plenty of fire in their belly.
Sons on the rise! Wallaby, NRL sons in national rugby champs
They are sons of rugby and league guns ready to continue their rise in the sport in the national U16, U19 rugby championships. Meet the familiar names and faces.
What a shot! Highs, lows of the NRL grand final photo special
If ever there was a game to capture the high and lows of being a fan it was the 2022 NRL grand final. We take a look at the colour of the game and emotions of the fans in this photo special.
That’s a wrap! Winners, grinners from NSW All Schools athletics
From PB’s to multiple meet records, the NSW All Schools athletics meet at Sydney Olympic Park had it all. Stars, standouts and result wrap at the end of day four.
YOUR SAY: Sydney metro’s best A-grade league player revealed
Voting has officially closed in the race to find out Sydney metropolitan’s best A-grade player. See the results of how every player polled, plus who was crowned as the best in Sydney.
‘Immense, gritty’: Australian schools rugby standouts in Japan
There was rock-solid defence and an “immense” performance but there’s finetuning to be done by the Australian rugby schoolboys ahead of their next outing in Japan. Match 1 standouts.
Sprint doubles, more records falls at NSW All Schools athletics
Athletes were having a field day as records continued to fall at the NSW All Schools Athletics meet at Sydney Olympic Park on Monday. Stars, standouts, great photos and stories here.
Gen Blue dozen crack Australian schools and U18 team
A dozen NSW Waratahs Academy Gen Blue players have cracked the Australian schools and U18 team in the biggest representation of any state. Full team and match details.
‘Game changers’: Australian rugby schoolboys to make mark in Japan
They have size, speed and daring. Some of the young guns tipped to impress on the Australian Schoolboy rugby team playing in Japan. Preview, team and players to watch LIST.
Thousands without power as blackout causes traffic chaos
A power outage impacting 9000 Endeavour Energy clients in western Sydney turned three suburbs dark, with traffic lights knocked out and police directing traffic.
Former rugby league teen sizzles on day 1 NSW All School athletics
A former rugby league player snared a sensational time on the opening day of the 2022 NSW All Schools athletics meet. Standouts and day one stories.
Next big things! Who to watch at NSW All Schools Athletics
More than 2000 athletes will compete at the NSW All-Schools with the event boasting a field of rising stars and young guns out to make their name. Athletes to watch and preview.
‘He did everything’: Gen Blue standouts v Rebels, NSW Invite XV
It was a Blue sweep as Gen Blue teams stole the show against Melbourne Rebels rising stars and a NSW Invitational. Scorers, the standouts on the day and great photos.
‘It sounds horrendous’: how young gun cracked Aussie cycle team
This Sydney young gun started 2022 expecting to be watching the world cycling championships from the roadside. Instead he will be racing after surviving a race of attrition in Europe.
‘Itching to impress’: Key young guns for Gen Blue 18s v Rebels
They’ve lost one of their best but the Gen Blue 18s are chasing a repeat of their success over the Reds against the Rebels with these young guns crucial to their quest on Tuesday.
‘They turned it on’: Sydney Juniors v Brisbane rugby stars, standouts
Sydney put on quite a show against their Brisbane opposites in three major matches with officials now planning to run the junior rugby event annually. Stars, standouts and result wrap.
Schoolgirl up for ride of her life at world cycling championships
This Australian schoolgirl has the best ever excuse for not studying for her HSC for the next week or so – and it involves her taking on some of the best teenage athletes in the world.
‘Redemption rugby’ – rising stars given second chance to impress
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.
‘We’re very competitive’: Young NRL/NRLW couple make headlines
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.
‘Force to be reckoned with’: 20 to watch in Sydney v Brisbane rugby
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.
‘Ridiculously talented’: Teen game changers in Sydney v Brisbane
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.
‘It will be tough’: Future Wallaroos take on Brisbane in teen tussle
Our generation next Wallaroos are preparing to test themselves against the best from a rival state in a much-anticipated battle but their coach has one big concern ahead of the Brisbane clash.
‘They are fighters’: Sydney U16 teens up for Brisbane rugby battle
This group of teenagers will go from rugby league grand finals to representing Sydney in a different sport entirely in the space of a week.
‘Amazing skill’ Gen Blue U15 squad impress ahead of Reds game
These teens showed “amazing’’ skills to crack the Gen Blue U15 squad but selectors still need to see more if they are to crack the team to take on their Queensland Red opposites.
‘Unbelievable talent’: Big headache for selectors at Gen Blue Cup
An unexpected team won the silverware at the Gen Blue Cup but selectors face a major headache due to some “unbelievable’’ performances by teens at the event. Match results, latest news.
Son of a gun, NRL debutant, rugby gun star at Brad Fittler Medal
A former rugby player from the Sutherland Shire, a teenager from the Central Coast, a son of a gun and a recent NRL debutant are among award winners at the Brad Fitler Medal.
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