Elgar and Dippenaar star in Eagles’ win
A round-up of second-week matches in the SuperSport Series
Archive for September, 2009
Ulster v Scarlets (Fri)
Team news and preview ahead of Friday's Magners League clash at Ravenhill.
O’Brien cleared to replace Tuffey
Iain O'Brien has been okayed as Daryl Tuffey's replacement in the New Zealand squad for the remainder of the Champions Trophy
Tendulkar out with food poisoning
Sachin Tendulkar has been ruled out of India's match against West Indies on Wednesday after coming down with a bout of food poisoning
France name Aussie trio in squad
France provisionally name three Perpignan-based Australians in their Four Nations squad, but await the approval of the International Federation.
Jankovic makes progress in Tokyo
Seventh seed Jelena Jankovic and unseeded Maria Sharapova both advance to the quarter-finals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
Fast-finishing Tigers edge Breakers
Melbourne has opened its 2009/10 NBL campaign with a home victory after coming from behind to defeat the impressive Breakers 86-81 at The Cage.
Adams extends Nottinghamshire contract
The former New Zealand allrounder, Andre Adams, has signed a two-year contract extension with Nottinghamshire
Silverware, not rankings, important to us - Steyn
Dale Steyn says South Africa will never truly consider themselves the world's pre-eminent team until they break their big-tournament jinx and claim silverware
Trescothick picks up PCA award
Somerset's former England opener, Marcus Trescothick, has been named the Most Valuable Player for 2009 by the Professional Cricketers' Association.
Puttick to lead Cape Cobras in Champions League
Andrew Puttick, the Cape Cobras batsman, will replace the injured Graeme Smith as the side's captain in the Champions Twenty20 League in India starting October 8
Barclay named as new MCC president
The former Sussex captain, John Barclay, has been named as the new President of MCC, and will take over from his predecessor, Derek Underwood
Burt delighted with Eels’ defence
Winger Luke Burt says despite Parramatta's reputation for attacking flair, it is its committed defence which has put the Eels on the brink of premiership glory.
Jets snare former Sydney striker
The Newcastle Jets have completed the signing of English striker Michael Bridges for the remainder of the 2009/10 A-League season.
Potter happy with Long commitment
St Helens coach Mick Potter is happy for Sean Long to spend the lunchtime before Saturday's Super League play-off semi-final signing his autobiography.
Mushtaq awarded testimonial by Sussex
Former Pakistan legspinner Mushtaq Ahmed has been awarded a testimonial for the next season by Sussex
Run-out recall ‘an easy decision’
The Spirit of Cricket was called into play once again in the Champions Trophy when Daniel Vettori was left to decide the fate of Paul Collingwood who had been ruled run out after venturing out of his crease
AFL pushes ahead in western Sydney
The AFL's push into western Sydney has taken another step forward with the proposed 18th club to field a side in next season's under-18 competition.
Ireland keen to escape from England’s shadow
Warren Deutrom, Ireland's ambitious chief executive, has explained the reasons for his decision to turn down an offer from the England board
Barrett surprised at Kangaroos call-up
Cronulla captain Trent Barrett says he is surprised to have been called up to the Kangaroos train-on squad, but is ready to be a part of the Four Nations campaign.
McGinley keeps focus on playing
Paul McGinley does not want to be seen as a Ryder Cup captain-in-waiting after guiding Britain and Ireland to victory over Europe in the Vivendi Trophy.
Mal Loye returns to Northamptonshire
Lancashire have announced that Mal Loye has decided to rejoin Northamptonshire, the county he first played for before moving to Old Trafford seven seasons ago
Gilmore, Beachley into third round
Kingscliff's world champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore is through to round three of the of the Beachley Classic following the opening day at Sydney's Dee Why beach.
Kavanagh has ‘no mortgage’ on Cox Plate
Trainer Mark Kavanagh says his two star runners Whobegotyou and Maldivian could not be in better shape as Melbourne's Spring Carnival gets underway.
Blues consider back-row recruit
Cardiff Blues are looking at back-row options after losing Xavier Rush and Maama Molitika for the start of the Heineken Cup.
Montgomerie wants form Welshman
Captain Colin Montgomerie hopes a Welsh golfer will hit form to claim a place in the European team for next year's Ryder Cup.
Fevola unwanted at Carlton
Carlton has confirmed it will seek to trade disgraced full-forward Brendan Fevola away from the AFL club for the 2010 season and beyond.
The Iceman Keeps on Rolling on Dancing with The Stars
UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell and his dance partner, Anna Trebunskaya, continue to captivate the nation on ABC's Dancing With The Stars, and the dynamic duo has made it to Round Three of the competition after surviving the cut on Tuesday night's results show. Chuck and Anna are back on the dance floor on Monday, October 5th at 8pm / 7pm Central.
Time to push beyond for Vettori & Co.
Let it not be said that finding New Zealand in the semi-finals is a surprise. However, it continues to be a wonder
Davey a Demon for life
Melbourne midfielder Aaron Davey has ended speculation about his future at the AFL club by signing a new four-year contract.
Kennedy finds his niche
Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy is once again enjoying life as an international footballer since he traded the Bundesliga for the J.League.
Parramatta Stadium to broadcast GF
Parramatta Stadium is to be transformed into a NRL grand final live site for Eels fans unable to get tickets to Sunday's sold-out game at Sydney's Olympic stadium at Homebush.
Pilley saves Australia at squash worlds
Australia will play Ireland in the knockout stages of the world men's teams squash championship in Denmark after recovering from David Palmer's shock loss to down the Netherlands 2-1 on Tuesday.
Aussie Nevill to train with Cavs
Young Australian centre Luke Nevill is a step closer to securing a place in the NBA, after being invited to the Cleveland Cavaliers' pre-season training camp.
Cronk ready to atone for 2008
Melbourne half-back Cooper Cronk says he found it difficult not to take last year's 40-0 record NRL grand final defeat to Manly personally.