‘It’ll crush me’: Why the Paralympics, not Olympics, is on Cate Campbell’s mind
Cate Campbell is trying to make it to a fifth Olympics, but will be heavily involved in the Paralympics later this year.
- by Tom Decent
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Calf injury has Bronte Campbell racing clock for a fourth Olympic campaign
After 18 months out of the pool, Bronte Campbell promised herself she would have one more crack at making an Olympic team. Then came an injury from left field.
- by Tom Decent
Meet Australia’s king and queen of boccia ahead of the Paralympics
In 36 years of Paralympic competition, Australia has never won a gold medal in boccia. Dan Michel and Jamieson Leeson are on fire and might be on the cusp of history.
- by Tom Decent
Inside Beale’s obsession to get back in a Wallabies jersey
Kurtley Beale lines up against his old team the Waratahs on Saturday. Is an international comeback on the cards? Those close to the 95-Test stalwart believe so.
- by Tom Decent
Rugby Australia refuse early release request from Waratahs skipper
In the midst of another disappointing Waratahs season, captain Jake Gordon has been linked with an early move to France.
- by Tom Decent
The Canadian teen chasing Michael Phelps who can break Australian hearts
Canada’s Olympic swimming trials start this week and all eyes are on a 17-year-old who has a cat named after Michael Phelps - an athlete she could emulate in Paris.
- by Tom Decent
‘It’s full-on’: Waratahs boss answers the tough questions after another underwhelming year
Paul Doorn has overseen the Waratahs and NSW Rugby for four years during a turbulent period. Ahead of a must-win clash with the Brumbies, the CEO sits down for a Q&A.
- by Tom Decent
Waratahs lose playmaker to Japan as Rebels saga causes chaos
The prospect of the Rebels closing and Wallabies No.10 Carter Gordon moving to NSW was a factor in Will Harrison electing to move offshore.
- by Iain Payten and Tom Decent
Waratahs suffer heaviest defeat to Hurricanes in Super Rugby history
The Waratahs missed 41 tackles and were no match for the Hurricanes on Friday night but coach Darren Coleman believes his team can still play finals.
- by Tom Decent
‘Be very careful’: Swimming boss warns against Olympic protests after China scandal
Australian swimmers planning to protest in Paris following the Chinese doping scandal have been told to think hard before doing so by Swimming Australia boss Rob Woodhouse.
- by Tom Decent
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NRL 2024
Demetriou the latest coach to succumb to the Bennett curse
Ivan Henjak, Steve Price, Rick Stone and Anthony Seibold have all had the unenviable task of succeeding Wayne Bennett. As sacked Souths coach Jason Demetriou has discovered, it usually doesn’t end well.
- by Tom Decent