Month: June 2020

Melbourne Storm assistant Ryan Hoffman has given an insight into the “emotional” scenes in the Warriors’ locker room as Cameron Smith addressed the side. Smith, Hoffman and Storm coach Bellamy entered the Warriors’ locker room immediately after the Storm handed the New Zealanders a 50-6 drubbing, wanting to express their appreciation for the Warriors’ sacrifice. … Continue reading Ryan Hoffman reveals Cameron Smith’s message to dejected NZ Warriors players Continue Reading →

A wayward Brisbane have given Adelaide a sniff before prevailing by 37 points in a third-straight AFL win punctuated by more injury concerns for captain Dayne Zorko. The hosts dominated on Sunday afternoon to lead by 40 points at halftime at the Gabba, but were almost made to pay for their wastefulness when the winless … Continue reading Dayne Zorko injury sours Lions win as Crows continue woeful run of form Continue Reading →

The Wests Tigers have reeled off three wins in a row for the first time under Michael Maguire after trampling over Canterbury 34-6 at Bankwest Stadium. In what was arguably their best performance of the season, wingers David Nofoaluma and Tommy Talau shone with two tries each. Hooker Harry Grant was another standout, scoring a … Continue reading ‘Special’ Wests Tigers youngsters thump error-prone Canterbury Bulldogs Continue Reading →

NRL great Paul Gallen says embattled Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Seibold’s biggest problem is constantly trying to be “the smartest guy in the room”. Seibold’s position as Broncos coach has come under fire after a poor start to the season, with his side booed off Suncorp Stadium in a loss to the Gold Coast Titans … Continue reading Paul Gallen says Anthony Seibold’s biggest flaw is attempts to be ‘smartest guy in the room’ Continue Reading →

Dustin Poirier has defeated Dan Hooker in a lightweight main event battle that many are already calling the UFC fight of the year. The unanimous decision win for Poirier over New Zealander Hooker on Saturday night cemented the American as one of the top contenders in the division. But he was tested all the way, … Continue reading Dustin Poirier wins UFC ‘fight of year’ contender against Kiwi Dan Hooker Continue Reading →

Perry ended a two-fight skid with a one-sided unanimous decision victory over Mickey Gall in the penultimate fight of the UFC’s fifth consecutive fan-free event in its hometown. But it was Perry’s approach to the fight which had people fascinated. He didn’t have a coach or trainer in his corner, instead choosing his girlfriend to … Continue reading UFC fighter Mike Perry wins bout against Mickey Gall with only his girlfriend in his corner Continue Reading →

FILE PHOTO – Johnriel Casimero—MARK GIONGCO/INQUIRER.NET MANILA, Philippines — It’s been four months since John Riel Casimero left for the US to train for his title unification showdown with Naoya Inoue. But with the bout postponed and a new date yet to be announced, a homesick Casimero thinks it’s best for him to continue waiting … Continue reading Casimero wants to go home, says Inoue scared to fight him Continue Reading →

Cronulla have overturned one of the biggest hoodoos in the NRL, scoring a thumping 40-22 win over Manly in Gosford. It was just the third time in 12 years the Sharks tasted victory over their bogey team but looked a class above in miserable conditions on Sunday afternoon at Central Coast Stadium. “It was good. … Continue reading ‘Massive wake-up call’: Cronulla Sharks punish ‘predictable’ Manly Sea-Eagles Continue Reading →

Geelong’s three-point win over Melbourne on Sunday has come at a significant cost with star defender Tom Stewart suffering a suspected broken collarbone. The dual All-Australian backman was hurt in an off-the-ball incident involving Tom McDonald, who moved towards Stewart before the pair bumped shoulders in a seemingly innocuous clash. Stewart came off second best … Continue reading Tom Stewart suffers broken collarbone as Geelong holds off fast-finishing Demons Continue Reading →

Essendon star Zach Merrett has been handed a one-match sanction from the AFL’s Match Review Officer for striking Carlton’s Jack Silvagni. The incident was assessed as “Careless Conduct with High Impact and Body Contact” after Silvagni was forced to spend a night in hospital following Merrett’s clenched fist to his mid-section. The Carlton youngster was … Continue reading Essendon star Zach Merrett handed one-match ban for rib punch on Jack Silvagni Continue Reading →