Sio out, Alaalatoa back for Brumbies
Brumbies prop Allan Alaalatoa will return to face the Chiefs this weekend but fellow front rower Scott Sio has been ruled out of the must-win match. Sio has failed to overcome a shoulder issue that forced him out of the Brumbies’ win over the Hurricanes in Canberra, with Nic Mayhew taking his place in the…
Reds must address ill discipline to bounce back: Kerevi
The Reds must address their alarming lack of discipline if they are to bounce back from their season opening loss, according to Samu Kerevi. Last year, Queensland gave away the most foul play penalties (32) and spent more time with players in the sin bin than any other team in Super Rugby – shown 13…
Du Toit cleared for Sydney trip
Springboks lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has been cleared to travel to Australia with the Stormers. Du Toit missed the Stormers’ opening 28-20 win over the Jaguares with a back injury, but will be on the plane to Sydney, with the South Africans facing the Waratahs on Saturday, followed by matches against the Highlanders and Crusaders.…
Billy Porter and Jonathan Anderson on breaking gender binaries in style
It takes Billy Porter two seconds to reach the rail of clothing in the JW Anderson studio. The Tony and Grammy award-winning actor/style icon is in no rush – despite a full schedule of shows and having landed in London only a few hours prior to our meeting – but it is clear that he’s…
5 of Giorgio Armani’s best fashion moments on film
Having stood at the helm of his eponymous empire for more than 44 years, Giorgio Armani is nothing short of an industry legend. While he is internationally recognised as the pioneer of the power suit, the Italian designer is also one of fashion’s greatest cinephiles, with costume credits on over 200 films. looks back at…
Pundit calls out ‘lazy’ Liverpool defender for mistake
Virgil van Dijk was accused of “lazy play” in Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Napoli. Liverpool began the defence of their European crown with a 2-0 defeat in Naples on Tuesday evening. But if you’re going to lose a game, that was the perfect one. A Dries Mertens penalty and stoppage-time strike from Fernando Llorente…
Pochettino: ‘No-one will give us a chance’ of CL glory repeat
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his side are not among the Champions League favourites this season. Pochettino guided Spurs on a memorable run to the final of last season’s competition, where they fell just short against Liverpool. They are preparing to begin this season’s campaign, with a Group B opener at Olympiacos, but the Argentinian…
Chelsea 0-1 Valencia: Defeat for Lampard in CL opener
Frank Lampard’s first Champions League game as a manager ended in defeat as Valencia beat Chelsea 1-0 – with Ross Barkley missing a penalty. The game did not start on a bright note for the Blues, when Mason Mount was caught by a late challenge from former Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin. The England youngster was…
2018 frustration finally over for Phipps
Waratahs halfback Nick Phipps is looking forward to finally ending a frustrating start to 2018, coming off the bench against the Reds. Phipps is yet to play a full game at any level this season, coming off the bench for Sydney Uni in his return from a preseason calf injury last weekend, but that small…
Waratahs forwards want to match it with the best
The Waratahs have a chance to prove their forwards can match it with the best, when they take on South African powerhouse, the Lions, on Friday night. Early on in the season, the Waratahs’ set piece was seen as a target for oppositions, with the Stormers not afraid to point that out ahead of round…