‘I’m small in stature but I have a big heart’
When someone told him he was too small for his sport it did nothing but inspire this footballer to player harder and dream big.
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PE teacher’s masterclass in NSW Premier Cricket, T20
It was a performance which left this Sydney schoolteacher’s clubmates highly emotional after their Premier Cricket game. So what triggered the dressing room tears?
Rebuilt young gun a keeper for Thunder
For years, getting through a day of cricket was impossible without either painkillers or an injection. Now this young star is pain free and playing the best he ever has.
How the daughter of a miner became a Wallaroos star
Wallaroo Arabella McKenzie returned to her country roots on the weekend as preparations for the 2021 women’s Rugby World Cup begin to amp up.
Young rugby guns school Gen Blue Juniors
Some players had contested less than 10 games all season so there was plenty to play for when a Schools Selection XV took on the NSW Gen Blues Juniors on Sunday
Premier Cricket Players of the Week
A trio made their debuts for the same club on a weekend of top batting performances. Premier Cricket Rd 6 wrap and PLAYERS OF THE WEEK.
Premier Cricketer makes the grade – 400 times
Not many people are able to boast they are just one of six people in 127 years to reach a special mark in sport – but this Premier Cricket player can.
Wanderers teen busting out new moves
He’s the teenager from Sydney’s west who loves to sing and rap and is now hoping to bust out some special moves with the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Aussie strikers top award – in Icelandic football!
You don’t often hear about an Aussie ripping it up in Iceland but that’s exactly what this well-travelled footballer has been doing.
The BBL guns previewing their early season form
BBL stars and the best young talent in NSW and ACT will give an early preview of their form in major matches this week. FULL TEAMS, MATCH INFO for the second XI white ball series.
Premier Cricket Rd 5 wrap: Players of the Week
The rain held off and a number of players used the opportunity to shine for some memorable results and performances in round five of Premier Cricket. PLAYERS OF THE WEEK.
Rd 4 Wrap: Trio a big hit in Premier Cricket
The wet and wild start to the Premier Cricket and Twenty 20 Cup season in NSW has continued but one player has found some great early season form at the crease. SEE HOW YOUR CLUB WENT IN RD 4.
Young whistleblower nabs top award
A young umpire has nabbed one of the top awards from NSW Netball at the end of a COVID affected season few will ever forget – and she certainly won’t.
Former Penrith Panthers junior in rugby switch
He played alongside Nathan Cleary and Jerome Luai for Penrith in under 20s and shared their dream of playing an NRL grand final. But things have worked out differently for this footballer.
How getting the Blues is inspiring State of Origin youngster
UPDATED: She was 18th woman for the NSW Blues in the last State of Origin when just a teenager. But Dragons gun Shaylee Bent wants so much more. FULL BLUES ORIGIN SQUAD.
How to follow WBBL/06 this season
The sixth season of WBBL is about to begin but there are important things you need to know regarding tickets and safety guidelines ahead of the opening matches in Sydney from Sunday.
Green light for top rugby 15s tournament
Australian Rugby’s World Cup 2021 campaign has received a major boost with a top domestic competition next month given the green light to be played.
From quarantine to NSW Premier Cricket for T20 gun
He hasn’t played for his old club in more than a decade but now this loyal T20 gun is making an unexpected return to Premier Cricket this weekend.
Diamonds to sparkle for Swifts in Super Netball 2021
Just four seasons ago they were the least inexperienced team in the competition. But intense loyalty will see the NSW Swifts a formidable force in Super Netball 2021
Bombshell Cleary sacking not even Panthers saw coming
Five years to the day that Ivan Cleary was sacked, Penrith supremos Dave O’Neill and Brian Fletcher reveal the stunning circumstances surrounding Phil Gould’s controversial call.
Cricket brothers just short of Waugh twins feat – 40 years on
It was so close but Sydney brothers just missed out on replicating a feat by the Waugh brothers, Mark and Steve, 40 years later.
NRL Schoolboy Cup a knockout
After a long delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, the NRL Schoolboys Cup match between Holy Cross Ryde and Hills Sports High is on. See the next generation of guns live and exclusive on The Daily Telegraph.
The danger players in the 2020 Shute Shield
They are the Shute Shield troublemakers and danger men. Players with the most ground made, creative plays and accurate boots. So who are the players causing grief for rivals?
Why Souths have left Panthers red faced
Rabid Rabbitohs supporters are planning a thunderous red and green fan ambush at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night, with many of the Panthers faithful left frustrated on the sidelines.
Little-known cricketer stars with double century
A cricket young gun has scored his second double century but has still not played a first grade match. The latest standouts, stars and records in Premier Cricket.
Shute Shield Rd 1: Big hits, big scores, big upsets
One club has lost its captain to injury for the season and another sent an 18-year-old to make his debut as the Shute Shield kicked off on the weekend with close calls, a blowout and a few surprises.
Penrith Emus’s big Shute Shield mission
John Muggleton has set his new Penrith Emus side a D-Day to be turning heads in the Shute Shield club rugby comp in 2020.
Students pass opening exam in style
It seemed fitting that two heavyweights should clash on the opening weekend of an unprecedented Shute Shield season – and Sydney University and Warringah didn’t let anyone down.
Sydney suburbs to host WBBL/06 hub
A trio of Sydney suburban grounds will host top-notch games and the best women’s cricketers in the world this summer.
Countdown on to community footy return
The countdown is on to the return of community football and the NSW Rugby League has revealed the number of teams preparing to play again.
Giant TV support in Sydney for GWS
The GWS Giants have proved a big hit with sport starved Sydney fans with some interesting numbers for round three match.
‘Latrell is one of us’ – Souths support Mitchell
South Sydney Rabbitohs player Alex Johnston has given an update on teammate Latrell Mitchell who broke down in tears after last Friday’s win over the Warriors.
The footy is back: The Panthers’ 16 biggest moments
As the excitement grows for kick off tonight – we take a look back at some of the Penrith Panthers’ biggest moments on and off the field.
Why teen tyro right fit at Wests Tigers
He’s been dubbed one of the rising stars of the NRL and teenager and Wests Tigers recruit Jake Simpkin is determined to live up to the hype.
Motorsport to light up Sydney nights
Work has begun at Sydney Motorsport Park at Eastern Creek which will open the way for night racing at the famous venue.
How farming helped young gun to Giant AFL honour
She’s not followed an orthodox path in her sport but spending much of the year on her family farm in the Riverina has helped this GWS Giants to be among the cream of the crop.
Buzzer beater: Sydney pips Russia for world basketball titles
It is every players dream – to play a world championship at home. And now our top women’s basketballers will have the chance to do that at Sydney Olympic Park.
Swifts coach calls on netball army to ‘defend’ against coronavirus
It’s a sport with an army of more than a million and it’s been called to arms by the NSW Swifts.
‘Accidental’ paddler Kailey Harlen in Olympic mix
It rates as one of the most unflattering nicknames in sport but it’s part of the reason this young athlete is now having a crack at making the Tokyo Olympics.
Netballer diving into new challenge
Up-and-comer Leilani Rohweder isn’t leaving anything to chance when it comes to how she will celebrate success on the netball court this season if it comes her way.
Nan’s fat sledge drives NRL star
Getting mocked by fans and opposition players is one thing, but your own grandmother? Penrith recruit Zane Tetevano lifts the lid on the cutting insult that spurred his NRL rise.
Paddler has faith Olympic sized miracles can happen
Kayaker Ella Beere has seen proof miracles do happen which is why she is not giving up on her Olympic dream just yet.
Kayaker paying high price for Olympic spot
Kayaker Lachlan Tame only has to look at his credit card statement to know the price of wanting to pull on an Australian uniform and race for glory again at the Tokyo Olympics.
Paddler Lucien Delfour books ticket to Tokyo
The funny reason this athlete left his home in France to live and train in Penrith in Sydney’s west.
Baby or NRL berth: Panther’s agonising choice
Basking in the joy of having his first child this week, Penrith Panthers fullback aspirant Caleb Aekins had to decide whether to leave his baby’s side to go and secure his future.
T20 World Cup smash hit ahead of semis
Fans are turning the ICC women’s T20 World Cup into a major hit with records broken and milestones set ahead of the SCG hosting the March 5 semi-final.
T20 World Cup by the numbers
It’s the biggest show in town over the next few weeks and Sydney is hosting major games of the women’s T20 World Cup. Quick guide to the big event.
Meet AFL’s newest – and youngest – trailblazers
They are only little but these youngsters from Sydney are about to become sporting pioneers.
From M4 to NRL: Young gun on road to success
New St George Dragons signing Tyrell Fuimaono’s road back to the NRL for 2020 had an interesting twist.
Darlington bowled over by change in her game
The thing Hannah Darlington did to turn herself from a good cricketer into one of the hottest prospects in the game.
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