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Gallen injured as Sharks lose to Rabbitohs

Inglis hat-trick lifts Bunnies to victory STEVE JANCETIC NSW’s horrendous State of Origin I preparations might have been dealt a fatal blow with injury and suspension threatening Blues skipper Paul Gallen’s involvement in the series opener following South Sydney’s drama-charged 34-28 NRL win over Cronulla on Monday night. As

Posted on May 7th, 2012 in Sport | No Comments »

Selection conundrum for Steve Hansen

JUSTIN MARSHALL OPINION: It hasn’t taken extended for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen to run into his initial selection conundrum – namely what to do about Ma’a Nonu, Piri Weepu, Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams. All 4 have to be in contention for the 1st All Blacks team

Posted on May 7th, 2012 in Sport | No Comments »

Crusaders avenge Super final loss to Reds

Sky Sports A Re – Match of last years finalists The Crusaders have exacted some revenge for their 2011 Super Rugby final loss to the Queensland Reds with a gripping 15-11 round 11 victory in Christchurch. The Reds scored the only attempt in the opening minute but paid the

Posted on May 6th, 2012 in Sport | No Comments »

Gutsy Warriors bounce Broncos

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Posted on May 5th, 2012 in Sport | No Comments »

Counter-attacking Hurricanes hammer Blues

TOBY ROBSON Sky Sports Highlights as Weepu returns to the cake tin The X-factor continues to be the Hurricanes’ trump card immediately after they eased back into the Super Rugby playoff contention with a 35-19 win over the nevertheless-directionless Blues. The bonus-point win was built on the compelling power

Posted on May 5th, 2012 in Sport | No Comments »

Kearney here for long haul says Eels board

‘There has been improvement’ GREG PRICHARD The Parramatta board has answered rampant speculation about coach Steve Kearney’s future by declaring he was secure till the finish of next year, regardless of whether or not the Eels crawl off the bottom of the table. Mario Libertini, who is regarded as

Posted on May 4th, 2012 in Sport | 10 Comments »

Marina Erakovic into semifinals in Budapest

Russia’s Vesnina awaits in semis DAVID Extended Marina Erakovic came through a rocky spell to beat the Czech Republic’s Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6-2 1-6 6-4 in the quarters of the WTA tournament in Budapest, Hungary. It looked as if it was going to be a comfy win for Erakovic

Posted on May 3rd, 2012 in Sport | No Comments »