No Hunt. No Lomax. So where do the Dragons’ points come from in 2025?
New captains, new half-back, same wooden spoon predictions. But coach Shane Flanagan is bullishly predicting the Red V will be a different, more threatening prospect in 2025.
- by Dan Walsh
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‘They can say what they want’: Smith excited with Test captaincy return
Steve Smith is ready to again take on the second most important job in Australia.
- by Tom Decent and Dan Walsh
If Russell Crowe wants to sell the Rabbitohs, are they worth buying?
How do you become a millionaire? Be a billionaire and buy a sporting club.
- by Dan Walsh
Analysis
Test cricket
From boating accident to bolter: Why Cooper Connolly is on the plane to Sri Lanka
Australia’s newest Test tourist is heading to Sri Lanka with limited first-class experience, a bizarre history of injuries and a skill set that could serve well on the subcontinent for years to come.
- by Dan Walsh
‘He’s got the game’. But will Konstas still be opening in Sri Lanka?
Chief selector George Bailey talks through Australia’s most intriguing tour selections, from the openers to future of Mitch Marsh.
- by Dan Walsh
‘I don’t care. I’m doing it my way’: Luai on clauses, critics and life in the Tigers jungle
Sporting war wounds and a maniacal grin, Jarome Luai fronted for his first close-up in Tigers colours after signing a $6 million, five-year deal that makes him the face of the cellar-dwelling club.
- by Dan Walsh
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NRL 2025
‘Conspiracy theories’: Hollywood star Russell Crowe responds to Rabbitohs sale reports
The South Sydney part-owner said there is a “fresh energy” about the Rabbitohs.
- by Michael Chammas and Dan Walsh
Analysis
Test cricket
‘You can’t be that soft’: Konstas can shake off Gambhir sledge. He will get smarter too
India’s combative coach delivered two pieces of advice to the Australian tyro after endless hype and headlines around Sam Konstas’ Test foray. He only need take heed of one.
- by Dan Walsh
The nervous 9990s: On way to one exclusive club, Smith joins another
Steve Smith joined a quartet of Test greats to have fallen agonisingly short of a remarkable milestone on Saturday. Lightning struck twice - same time, same place - to deny him again 24 hours later.
- by Dan Walsh
Australia v India day two: Bumrah injury fears as Test left on a knife’s edge
Australia knocked over India cheaply on day one, but a dramatic day two at the SCG has this fifth and final clash evenly poised by stumps on day two. Australia will begin Sunday hoping to claim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.
- by Jon Pierik and Dan Walsh
‘The first catch, we erupted in here’: Snug Tavern toasts Webster’s Test debut
Beau Webster had his first beer in the Snug Tavern. On Friday, friends and family in the tiny Tasmanian town gathered at the local bar to watch their boy in action at the SCG.
- by Dan Walsh
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