Month: August 2024
'Asterisk' claim in spicy Shute Shield war of words
Outgoing Randwick coach Stephen Hoiles believes there will be "an asterisk" attached to Easts should the resurgent Sydney club claim a drought breaking Shute Shield title against Norths on Saturday.
Alcaraz bounced out by world No.74 in shocker
Carlos Alcaraz's 15-match grand slam unbeaten run ended at the US Open with a sloppy 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 loss to 74th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round on Friday (AEST).
Tigers chairman rubbishes call for end to merger
Balmain chairman Danny Stapleton has vehemently rejected claims the club is looking to split from the Wests Tigers, confirming the board is entirely committed to the joint venture.
Popyrin hoping it's third time lucky in Djoker showdown
* Matt Trollope is a journalist for Tennis Australia, which has contributed this piece