Tevita Pangai Junior has left the door open for a return to the NRL and has reportedly had preliminary talks with the Broncos about a short-term deal.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale’s accuser grilled during heated trial
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Wallabies star Kurtley Beale in a bathroom stall has been grilled over four intense days in the witness box.
Milton Harris stripped of training licence after ‘bullying’ and ‘inappropriate behaviour’
- BHA panel states trainer is ‘not a fit and proper person’
- Evidence of WhatsApp messages to former employees
The turbulent career of Milton Harris appeared to reach an abject conclusion on Wednesday when the Grade One-winning trainer’s licence was removed indefinitely by the British Horseracing Authority’s Licensing Committee, due to multiple breaches of its conditions including significant financial mismanagement, initiating a campaign of bullying and intimidation against fellow trainer Simon Earle, who shared some of his facilities, and serious concerns around safeguarding issues at his yard.
The panel’s decision that Harris is “not a fit and proper person” to hold a licence marks the end of his second spell as a trainer. The first, between 2000 and 2011, ended when he was made bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill, and he spent seven years out of the sport until the BHA, which had turned down two applications in the intervening period, finally agreed to reissue his licence in 2018, subject to a number of conditions.
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A woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by Kurtley Beale has denied telling the Wallabies star he was “so hot” after showing him screenshots from his wedding.
‘Kind of scared’: Moment Kurtley Beale confronted with sex assault allegation
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Melbourne Rebels in $9m limbo as RA confirms next step
The debt-riddled Melbourne Rebels will play out the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season but there is no long-term commitment to the club which entered voluntary administration on Monday night.
Wallabies stars’ futures in doubt, Super Rugby side on brink of collapse after grim $9m move
The playing future of Wallabies stars Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway are up in the air amid reports the cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels have entered voluntary administration needing a bailout of up to $500,000 to pay players and staff.
CCTV video ‘at odds’ with Beale accuser’s account as jury selected for alleged sex case
Lawyers representing Wallabies star Kurtley Beale say CCTV video from the night of an alleged sexual assault is “at odds” with some claims from the alleged victim.
Confirmed: Wallabies reveal Kiwi coach as Eddie Jones replacement
Former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt has been named the next Wallabies coach, finally putting the Eddie Jones saga behind Australian rugby.
Wales rugby star makes shock NFL switch on eve of major tournament
Wales rugby union star Louis Rees-Zammit made the shock decision to leave the sport on Tuesday as he targets the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity of a career in American football.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale faces trial over sexual assault allegation
Embattled Wallabies star Kurtley Beale will face court on Monday for the first day of a criminal trial into allegations he assaulted a woman at a Sydney bar.
‘Means the world’: Ireland boss revealed as new Lions coach ahead of epic 2025 Australia tour
Ireland boss Andy Farrell said being named the coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2025 tour of Australia “means the world”.
Talking Horses: Sunday night races may result in serious jockey burnout
A winning rider saying ‘I wish I wasn’t here’ told its own story about the sport’s latest money-spinning exercise
A winning jockey’s post-race comments after picking up a decent prize rarely stray beyond gratitude to the horse’s owner and trainer, and how much they are looking forward to being aboard next time up. “I wish I wasn’t here” is unusual, to say the least.
But that was the gist of Callum Shepherd’s comments after his win aboard Charlie’s Choice in the 5pm race at Wolverhampton on Sunday, the opener on the first of six “trial” cards over the next few weeks, which will explore the potential of Sunday evening racing to expand the sport’s audience and boost betting turnover.
Continue reading...‘Talent deserves to be seen’: SBW’s bold Manu claim amid Roosters star’s code switch bid
Arguably one of the best cross-code players Sonny Bill Williams has endorsed Joey Manu’s bid for a short-term rugby union switch and believes it can make him an even better NRL player.
The Spin | Men’s Test cricket team of the year: from Joe Root to Mitchell Starc
Our special board of selectors announces the picks for the best men’s Test XI of the past 12 months
After 32 Tests, 33,408 runs, 1,016 wickets, it’s time at last for the Guardian’s tenth annual men’s Test XI of the year. This year’s selectors were Vic Marks, Ali Martin, Rob Smyth, Tanya Aldred, Taha Hashim, Geoff Lemon, Adam Collins, Emma John, Tim de Lisle, Daniel Gallan and Andy Bull. Depressingly, some teams (South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh) played so little this year that it was hard to pick any of their players, which feels like a worrying sign of the way the game is going, but for now …
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