All Blacks player Owen Franks cleared of alleged eye-gouge of Kane Douglas
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defended Owen Franks, saying SANZAAR made the right decision not to suspend him for an alleged eye-gouge on Australia's Kane Douglas during Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup match. New video of the incident emerged late on Sunday that shows Franks clearly making contact with Douglas' eyes, but SANZAAR deemed there were no incidents from the match that reached a red card threshold. Franks will be free to play for the remainder of the All Blacks' Rugby Championship ..>> view originalNational Rugby Championship: Vikings put hands up for Wallabies selection
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The Swans' SCG finals homecoming will have to wait after the AFL's dream of a September Sydney derby was realised on Sunday.Hawthorn's heart stopping victory against Collingwood means Greater Western Sydney will make their finals debut against cross-town rival the Swans in what is already being billed as the biggest game in the history of the code in NSW. The match-up will take the rivalry between the two clubs to another level. All Sydney final: Swans star Kurt Tippett will be itching to ..>> view originalHome semi bigger than minor premiership: Cronulla Sharks
It's the game that decides the minor premiership, but according to Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan it's not the major prize.The Sharks set up a final-round blockbuster with Melbourne next week after snapping their month-long winless run with a 37-12 victory Sydney Roosters on Saturday night. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Sharks smash Roosters as Ennis farewelled Thrilling Tigers finish the Warriors Moylan field goal books finals ticket ..>> view originalQueensland teen pilot soars into record books with epic flight
Despite landing back on home ground at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday morning, Lachlan Smart is on top of the world after becoming the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world.The 18-year-old from Nambour ended his journey at Maroochydore Airport where it all began 54 days earlier. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Queensland teen returns from solo flight around the world Thomas a hero after stabbings Alleged killer fails to appear ..>> view original
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
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