Category: Headline Sport
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WALLABIES LINE UP CHANGES AHEAD OF PUMAS CLASH
Changes aplenty for the Wallabies before their historic test against Argentina on the Gold Coast this Saturday. Coach Robbie Deans today appointed a new captain, a new halfback and a new second row combination.
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NICK PHIPPS ADMITS TO NERVES
Wallabies’ scrumhalf Nick Phipps has admitted to a small case of nerves as he prepares to fill the big shoes of the injured Will Genia. Australia takes on the Pumas in Saturday’s World Championship clash on the Gold Coast.
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RESPECT NOT RICHES KEY TO CHANGE
Caine Eckstein says, respect – not riches – is behind his decision to quit Ironman racing and take up long distance triathlon. The five-time Coolangatta Gold winner and defending Summer Series champion stunned the Surf Life Saving community yesterday.. when he announced his decision.
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“SMASHING MACHINE” AND “CARNAGE” TO COLLIDE IN GRUDGE MATCH
It’s being billed as the grudge match of the decade. Nathan “Carnage” Corbett and Steve “the smashing machine” McKinnon will enter the ring Saturday Night for Carnage Two. The winner will be the best heavy weight muay (muay as boy) thai fighter in Australia.
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IRONMAN STAR WITHDRAWS FROM SERIES
A new headache for organisers of the troubled Surf IronMan Series. Caine Eckstein has withdrawn from the competition to focus on training for the Hawaiian Ironman. The 26-year-old has also pulled the plug on the 2012 Coolangatta Gold. Eckstein won the summer series last season and has been first across the line in the Gold…
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DECORATED SUN HANGS UP THE BOOTS
One of the most decorated players at the Gold Coast Suns has decided to hang up his boots. Josh Fraser told team mates this morning he plans to retire at the end of the season.
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KAREN MURPHY MAKES IT 5
Karen Murphy has won her fifth Australian Indoor Bowls Singles Championship, defeating fellow Cabramatta teammate Claire Duke 9-3 and 11-6. The world number four was the tournament favourite from the start. “I just love playing up here. It’s great fun. The crowds are great, the green’s great and the weather’s good you know why not.”…
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BURLEIGH BEARS SAVE THEIR BEST FOR LAST HOME GAME
The Burleigh Bears saved their best for their last home game, knocking off second placed Wynnum Manly Seagulls 32 to 26 overnight. Halfback Todd Seymour was a standout, running in two tries.
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ZANE HOLMES CALLS IT A DAY
One of our most decorated Ironmen is hanging up his speedos. Zane Holmes has decided to quit Surf Life Saving .. effective immediately. Holmes has been battling a degenerative lower back complaint for the past few years. He says, injury finally got the better of him.
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“CARNAGE” EYES GRUDGE MATCH WITH GLEE
Muay Thai World Champion Nathan “Carnage” Corbett, is preparing for a grudge match that’s been six years in the making, when he takes on Steve McKinnon at next month’s Total Carnage Two. “He’s been this one on now personally since years ago when I fought him and beat him in Sydney.” The heavyweight tussell has…