Result still achieved despite rain, Test Squad announced
AFTER retaining the Ashes last match, the Australians have outright won the 2025 Women’s Ashes after winning the second T20 last night in what was a dramatic match at times. Australia first posted the very competitive tally of 5/185. Much like the first T20, the Australians jumped out of the gates, going at almost 10 […]
Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez burst onto the scene last year as one of Western Australia’s top draft prospects for 2025. The dual-footed, inside-outside on-baller is a balanced player who has spent time training with Fremantle this preseason as part of the AFL Academy program. A Dockers supporter, Rodriguez played all four games for WA […] The post Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Swain stars despite losing result
ALTHOUGH her side could not muster a win in Wednesday night’s Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action, Shaneice Swain produced an outstanding performance for the Sydney Flames in a tough loss to the Townsville Fire. Coming into the clash at Townsville Entertainment Centre, both sides sat within the top four in the standings, albeit with […] The post Swain stars despite losing result appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Groups wrap up, Super Sixes almost finalised
YESTERDAY’S action at the Under 19 World Cup saw Groups B, C and D wrap up, with some intriguing results in the bunch. Australia vs Nepal Australia remains undefeated so far this tournament after picking up an 83 run win over Nepal. Australia only made 6/139 from its 20 overs, but then restricted the tournament […]
Jamaica shows class to take Sunshine Series
JAMAICA has won the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series, after taking the second match of the series 59-47. A second quarter burst ultimately proved the difference for the Jamaicans, as the South Africans proved to be quite late to react to on court issues that needed to be fixed. Although both sides went goal for goal […] The post Jamaica shows class to take Sunshine Series appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
Sinner slays Demon to book spot in semis
WORLD number one Jannik Sinner has dismantled hopes of a local Australian Open champion this year after breezing past eighth seed Alex de Minaur in last night’s quarter-final at Rod Laver Arena. The Italian took under two hours to win in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1, and continue his title defence. > > SCROLL to see […] The post Sinner slays Demon to book spot in semis appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Kings, United record remarkable road wins
THE FINAL night of action in Round 17 of the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United record impressive victories on the road over the SEM Phoenix and the Perth Wildcats respectively. With both clashes likely to have a massive effect on the final shape of the top four, it was […] The post Kings, United record remarkable road wins appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Contrasting quarters creates intriguing semi
YESTERDAY’S two quarter final winners in the women’s singles of the Australian Open had two very contrasting days. 19th seed Madison Keys was on court for almost two hours, but ultimately came back from a set down to beat Elina Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Keys served double the number of aces that Svitolina did (six […] The post Contrasting quarters creates intriguing semi appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Thunder master conditions, set up Sydney Smash
SYDNEY THUNDER have won their first Big Bash League (BBL) final in five years to set up a Sydney Smash against the Sixers in Friday’s Challenger. The home side successfully defended 7-135 in a weather-shortened 19-over game at ENGIE Stadium to defeat the Melbourne Stars by 21 runs. While off-pace and spin dominated on the […]
Buffs break duck, Bombers keep touch with top two
DARWIN Buffaloes have recorded their first win of the 2024/25 NTFL season after defeating Wanderers by 27 points at TIO Stadium on Saturday evening. The Buffs burst ahead with three unanswered goals in the second term and restricted the Muk Muks to 3.10 to take home their first set of four points. > > SCROLL to […] The post Buffs break duck, Bombers keep touch with top two appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Cato cracking in with career year
CENTRAL Arkansas forward Elias Cato is having a career year in his senior season of NCAA hoops. The Queensland product is averaging 15.3 points and grabbing 5.3 rebounds in a career high 30 minutes per game. The fourth year Bears player has worked his way further into the rotation of his side. For the first […] The post Cato cracking in with career year appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
U19 World Cup Player Focus: Vaishnavi Sharma (India)
IT HAS been a tournament for the bowlers so far in the Women’s Under 19 World Cup, with many of the best performances so far being bowlers. One of those was Vaishnavi Sharma in yesterday’s clash between India and Malaysia, who ripped through Malaysia’s middle order to take 5/5 from her four overs and accelerate […]
