Sports News
The latest Indigenous sports news from around the nation.
Beetson presented with centenary jersey
April 21 2009
Indigenous rugby league legend Arthur Beetson received his Team of the Century jersey last night during the halftime break of the Tigers and Storm match.
The Team of the Century was named last season as part of the codes 2008 centenary celebrations, but Beetson was a notable absentee from the presentation ceremony.
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Prince a Titan for life
April 16 2009
Gold Coast Titans co-captain Scott Prince is likely to finish his career at the club after signing a four-year contract extension that will keep him on the Gold Coast until the end of 2014.
The 29-year-old will be 34 when his deal expires, but hasn’t ruled out playing beyond 20014.
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Super Soward sinks Broncos
April 4 2009
Jamie Soward enjoyed arguably the best game of his career last night, steering the Dragons to a memorable 25-12 upset win over the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium read more
Beale magic seals Waratahs win
April 4 2009
Kurtley Beale produced one of the highlights of the Super 14 season just one week after facing the prospect of being dropped from the Waratahs lineup.
Beale, who found himself under enormous to pressure to retain his spot in the team after a series of lackluster performances, bounced back in spectacular fashion against the Stormers at the SFS. read more
Motlop, Pearce star in Power win
March 29 2009
Daniel Motlop and Danyle Pearce have helped lead Port Adelaide to an impressive start to their 2009 campaign, playing pivotal roles in the Powers 15.17 (107) to 9.11 (65) win over Essendon at AAMI Stadium.
The Bombers trailed by just 22 points at three-quarter-time, but failed to capitalise in front of goal as the home side pulled away in the dying stages. read more
Inglis returns to centres
March 29 2009
Shifting Cameron Smith from hooker to five eight proved a master stroke for Melbourne Coach Craig Bellamy, allowing Greg Inglis to run riot from the centre position during Melbourne’s impressive win over North Queensland last night. read more
Presto steps up
March 28 2009
Deputizing for the injured Scott Prince in the half back role, Preston Campbell led the Titans to their second win of the season, downing the Bulldogs 20-12 at a rain soaked Skilled Park last night.
Young Indigenous star Esi Tonga also scored his first try of the season in the second half to keep the Bulldogs from regaining their early lead. read more
Beale under pressure
March 23 2009
Waratahs playmaker Kurtley Beale has borne the brunt of his sides less than impressive form in recent weeks, with coach Chris Hickey refusing to guarantee that the five-eighth would start against the Blues in Auckland on Friday. read more
Sonny Bill to fight on Mundine undercard
Former NRL star turned rugby union player Sonny Bill Williams is set to make his professional boxing debut on the undercard of an Anthony Mundine world title fight.
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