Maya Stewart digging her Waratahs, Wallaroos role
She only learned the rules of the game three years ago so how did this young Australian get herself on a world list of young rugby stars ready to shine in 2021?
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Shute Shield to Super Rugby: Players on the brink
They were stars and standouts in clubland last season. So which Shute Shield players are now on the brink of Super Rugby success with the NSW Waratahs?
Shute Shield 2021: teams, draw and how to follow
It’s one of the leading club rugby competitions in the world and the Shute Shield is set to return in 2021 bigger and stronger than ever. QUICK GUIDE including full season draw.
Wallaroo showing rugby girls path to success
When Grace Hamilton was growing up she said she didn’t even know girls could play rugby. Now she’s a Wallaroos gun on a mission.
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Bankstown sprinter turns Olympic bobsledder
FOUR years ago Hayden Smith was sprinting around a Bankstown running track — now the 25-year-old is in PyeongChang, representing Australia in bobsleigh.
Synchronised skaters off to Sweden
Team Unity is a Canterbury-based synchronised skate team that is gliding its way to the world championships in Sweden this April.
Rugby league fan kicking goals in AFL
Haneen Zreika’s journey to the AFLW has been anything but normal
Kings host free basketball clinic
Sydney Kings star Jason Cadee will return to his home courts with his team next week to help train the next generation of basketballers as part of a free clinic for 300 kids.
Riley shows true Aussie spirit
YOUNG cricketer Riley Brunsden looks like every 13-year-old but on the inside he is doing it tough — and the battles he faces just to play the sport he loves has earnt him national praise.
Netballers head to Fiji
BANKSTOWN Sports Netball Club’s 14A team is preparing for a trip of a lifetime.
The ‘Messi’ of wheelchair soccer
PANANIA’s Abdullah is called the “Messi” of powerchair soccer. The 17kg, 26-year-old took the title of being the world’s best at the 2017 World Cup. He tells his story and why he’s not resting on his laurels.
Bendere is our 2017 Junior Sports Star
BENDERE Oboya capped a stellar year on the athletics track when she won the top honour at the NewsLocal Local Sports Stars awards last night. SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS.
Sports volunteers honoured
Every week dedicated volunteers coach sports teams, referee games, run canteens, organise draws, sell raffle tickets, balance accounts and fill out paperwork.
Jillaroo’s ultimate comeback
TWO years ago she couldn’t walk. Next month, Elianna Walton will play in the World Cup in the green and gold of Australia’s women’s rugby league team, the Jillaroos.
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