Two late Sam Burgess tries weren’t enough as the Penrith Panthers held on to claim back-to-back wins in a 28-26 victory in the NRL. For South Sydney Rabbitohs it was their forth straight loss.
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Derrick Rose Heading To The Knicks
The New York Knicks have acquired Point Guard Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls, in a trade that sends Jose Calderon, Jerian Grant and Robin Lopez to the Bulls.
Gugai Seals State Of Origin For Queensland
Queensland won the 2016 State of Origin after Dane Gugai almost single-handeadly won game 2, with a hat-trick of tries in their 26-16 victory over New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium.
Last-Gasp Plunkett Saves England
With the last ball of the game, and England needing a six to draw, Yorkshire all-rounder Liam Plunkett faced Sri Lankan Nuwan Pradeep. Pradeep had bowled four brilliant balls in the final over, including three superb yorkers, but Plunkett stepped up to belt a huge six over long-off to send the Trent Bridge crowd intoContinue reading “Last-Gasp Plunkett Saves England”
Ireland Face England In IRB Junior World Cup Final
After today’s semi-finals Ireland will face tournament hosts England in the final of the IRB Junior World Cup in the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford this Saturday.
India Trash Zimbabwe As Singh Smashes Maiden T20 Half-Century
Having only made his International T20 debut for India in the disappointing defeat to today’s opponents on Saturday, Mandeep Singh scored his first T20 fifty as India made up for that defeat with a 10 wicket victory.
LeBron Wins It For Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been crowned NBA Champions, yes you read that right, after coming from 3-1 down in the finals series to beat the reigning champions the Golden State Warriors 4-3.
Pumas Beat France
Argentina beat a very much under-strength French side 30-19 in the Estadio Monumental Jose Fierro in Tucuman. With the Top 14 semi-finals being played this weekend, France coach Guy Noves had to do without many of his best players, while Argentina played with a full-strength squad.
Sri Lanka Win Series 2-0 Over Ireland
It was a day of records at the Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin as Sri Lanka cruised to a massive 136 run victory in the second One-Day International. It was a day of huge disappointment for Irish sport, following Ireland’s 3-0 defeat to Belgium in Euro 2016, and the Irish Rugby teams second-half capitulation inContinue reading “Sri Lanka Win Series 2-0 Over Ireland”
Australia Claim Hero Champions Trophy
Australia won the Hero Champions Trophy for a 14th time, and their 6th in 7 tournaments, after a penalty spot-out victory over India.
