REVEALED: Emotional moment father found out his son was making NRL debut
In a moment which will live with him forever, Newcastle Knights fullback David Armstrong’s dad reveals the moment he found out his son would make his NRL debut.
In a moment which will live with him forever, Newcastle Knights fullback David Armstrong’s dad reveals the moment he found out his son would make his NRL debut.
It’s been rated a significant moment in surf life saving history and if the smiles and cheers at the first inclusive beach and surf races at the Aussies are an indication – one of its most popular.
In nearly 60 years of racing at the Aussies incredibly there have only been 25 different ironman champions. So who’s the best? We ask one of the greats who has plenty of stories to tell.
It’s a haul so incredible it’s hard to believe. But this surf life saver has to be one of our most prolific Australian champions – in any sport. Masters day one winners, grinners.
There was a violent thunderstorm, a frightening close call between two favourites, the threat of a race-end protest and sail issues all within half an hour of a drama-packed Sydney to Hobart start.
The equivalent weight of six baby elephants has been taken off the yacht as the Scallywag supermaxi readies for her most serious attempt ever to win the famed Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
She’s counting down the days to the start of her second Sydney to Hobart but this sailor is still hoping it’s a little less dramatic than her first which ended with a dramatic rescue at sea.
Ryan Ewings steered this 100 footer on a joy ride as a wide-eyed 14-year-old and five years on this Sydney teenager is now the youngest boat captain on a super maxi in the Sydney to Hobart.
It’s dangerous, physical and high pressure, requiring balance, courage and great communication. It’s one of the toughest and craziest jobs in world sport and these sailors need to take a bow.
The weird and wacky Sydney to Hobart forecast has settled and it’s now a working man and woman’s race with both brawn and brains required and a record up in the air. Latest weather, news
You would think having a brother who’s a supermaxi skipper would guarantee you a spot in the Sydney to Hobart but that’s not exactly what happened for this equestrian turner sailor.
There’s cautious excitement in Andoo Comanche crew there may be a special send off for the record breaker in potentially her final race in Australia thanks to a twist in the weather.
It’s named after a fictional character in a spy series, is being raced by a group of mates and has emerged as one of the surprise contenders for the Sydney to Hobart overall win.
He’s seen the documentaries and heard stories about the wild side of the Sydney to Hobart but nothing can dampen the enthusiasm of this race first timer and his sailing mad mates.
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