From ‘unco’ kid to word title chase for teen on sporting mission
A future Olympic prospect is on a mission to win two world titles in two different sports in the space of a few months. Rising stars to watch at Australian canoe sprint championships.
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Waratahs rising rugby star simply oarsome
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.
Day, Rogers claim Summer of Surf series win after Classic finish
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.
Hard road worth it for Paris-bound paddlers after Tokyo heartbreak
Relocating from Melbourne to NSW and working a series of jobs has finally proved worth it for Australia’s latest Olympians who have booked their tickets to Paris.
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In a league of their own! Cross coders out to make Super Rugby U16s mark
It’s got a new name and a new generation of youngsters about to hit the big stage for the first time. The Super Rugby 16s series also has a sensational trio of league players in the NSW Waratahs.
Junior clubs, origin stories behind history-making Penrith Panthers
They’re the 17 Penrith Panthers players chasing a hat-trick of premierships in this weekend’s NRL grand final. We look at the origin stories and junior clubs that helped where they are today.
‘Hasn’t forgotten where he’s come from’: Coach on Penrith’s newest star
While Penrith’s Lindsay Smith isn’t a household name like his title winning teammates, one of his junior coaches won’t be surprised when his star pupil takes the field in Sunday’s NRL grand final.
Where are they now? 2013 Penrith Panthers Holden Cup U20s premiers
It’s been a decade since the Penrith Panthers tasted their first success in the Holden Cup U20s competition. We take a look at where the premiership side continued on its football journey.
‘Gives you belief’: Rising cricketer among NSW’s top 22
The state’s next generation of cricketers have been identified after Cricket NSW announced this season’s intake of Basil Sellers scholars. FULL LIST OF 22.
Premiership insult: Broncos can land payback on punters
The Brisbane Broncos have been shunned by punters all season but bookies now hope Kevin Walters’ side can gatecrash Penrith’s premiership party.
NRL finals fixtures confirmed: Top 8 puzzle solved
The 2023 NRL finals series is locked and loaded following a wild finish in the last game of the regular season. See the week one finals schedule here.
Watch: Reckless Penrith grand final tackle prompts comp review
It was a split second of madness that threatened to ruin a magic day of Penrith footy grand finals. See vision of the horrendous stiff-arm tackle and catch up on the latest ramifications.
Penrith RL grand finals: Epics and heartache, heroes and villains
Emu Plains and Windsor went to the wire in the men’s top grade, while a host of rising young guns couldn’t be separated after two periods of extra time. Grand finals wrap, 60+ PHOTO GALLERY.
Wallaby Origins: The clubs, schools that produced World Cup stars
They are the giants of Australian rugby ready to represent the Wallabies on the game’s grandest stage, but to the local clubs and schools that nurtured them, they are so much more.
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