Chris Danks

Sydney

Arts and crafts @sportingnewsau. At the height of the Super League war I was offered the Australian captaincy to stay loyal to the ARL.

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NRL Anzac Day: Five best moments in traditional Roosters-Dragons clash

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

The traditional Anzac Day clash between the Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra Dragons has produced a plethora of breathtaking games, moments and tries over the years. Since its inception in 2002, half of the matches have been decided by 10 points or less, proving the tightness and dramatic nature of the annual clash. With so many amazing moments and frantic finishes over the years, Sporting News have compiled the top five moments in Anzac Day history below. 5.
Stawell gift: Gout Gout vs. Lachlan Kennedy - kind of

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

It wasn’t the Stawell Gift but fans got the Gout Gout vs. Lachlan Kennedy showdown they’d been waiting for on Easter Monday. Yet, neither won - again. A mere hour after failing to qualify for the Stawell Gift by finishing second in their respective semi-finals, Gout and Kennedy lined up next to each other in the Chris Perry Memorial Backmarkers Invitation 120m. Both were upstaged by 2023 Stawell Gift winner Ryan Tarrant, with Chloe Mannix Power oh-so-close to a historic victory.
Who beat Gout Gout, Lachlan Kennedy into the Stawell Gift? Confirmed final field, line-up, handicaps

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

Australia’s most iconic footrace returns this Easter, with the 2025 Stawell Gift set to light up regional Victoria over three action-packed days in April. The nation’s quickest sprinters will descend on Stawell, all chasing glory - and a share in Australia’s richest race prize. Among the frontrunners were rising stars Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy, who cruised through their heats before bowing out in the semi-finals.
Who won the F1 race today? Full results, standings from Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

The 2025 Formula 1 season is at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit this weekend for the fourth stop on the 2025 calendar; the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri converted pole at the Bahrain Grand Prix into his second victory of the season as McLaren produced a dominant race performanceWith teammate Lando Norris finishing third in Bahrain, McLaren have a clear lead in the Constructors' Championship: how will Mercedes and Red Bull respond? MORE: Which driver has the most wins in F1 history?
State of Origin 2025: Freddy and Joey make six changes with their predicted NSW side

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns have made six changes to the side which reclaimed State of Origin bragging rights, with NSW’s own captain unable to escape the chopping block. Ahead of the series kicking off on May 28th, the eighth Immortal Johns and former NSW coach Fittler threw their support behind 2024 Origin debutant Mitch Barnett to be promoted from the bench to starting side at the expense of inspirational NSW captain Jake Trbojevic.
Why Melbourne Storm star Harry Grant won’t play against the Dolphins in Good Friday clash

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

Whilst getting across the stripe five times against the Panthers has been unheard of in recent years, the Dolphins’ full offensive potential will have to go up another gear to take down Melbourne’s juggernaut, who’ve amassed 90 points across the last two games. One key factor in the Dolphins’ favour for the Good Friday clash: the Storm will be without inspirational hooker Harry Grant.
Former Collingwood player Andrew Krakouer dead at 42

2 months ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

Andrew Krakouer, a 137-game veteran for Richmond and Collingwood, passed away suddenly on Sunday in Perth at the age of 42.The 41st pick in the 2000 AFL Draft, Krakouer continued the celebrated football lineage of his father, Jim, and uncle, Phil, by ascending to the top grade in 2001, making his debut with Richmond. He was delisted at the end of 2007, returning to Perth to play for Swan Districts in the WAFL.
Geoge Kambosos gets new opponent in fight week shock

2 months ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

In an unexpected turn of events, George Kambosos' scheduled bout against Indonesia's Daud Yordan on March 22, at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena has been canceled due to Yordan's sudden withdrawal on medical grounds. 24-year-old Queenslander Jake Wyllie (16-1) steps in as Kambosos's new opponent. "This is what dreams are made of,” Wyllie, boasting 15KOs to his name, said.
Dally M Medal 2025 Round 2 votes: Metcalf breaks out, Ponga stays perfect

2 months ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

Whilst it's been a week all about $13 million man Dylan Brown, the current big name in Newcastle has remained perfect across two rounds, polling the maximum Dally M points. Kalyn Ponga had three try assists to go with his three linebreak assists as the Knights and their talisman remained perfect: the Knights going 2-0 on the season with a 26-12 win over the Dolphins and Ponga polling the maximum 12 Dally M votes across two games.
Sharks’ milestone man gets ultimate compliment from Craig Fitzgibbon

2 months ago | sportingnews.com | Chris Danks

Ahead of his 100th club game for the Sharks, coach Craig Fitzgibbon has heaped praise on one of his club stalwarts, labelling a player “you love coaching”. Talakai has been named on the bench for his milestone match, with Briton Nikora and Teig Wilton claiming the backrow positions and the centre combination of Jesse Ramien and Kayal Iro here to stay. Not that it matters to Talakai. “He’s a great story, Sifa,” Fitzgibbon told media in Townsville ahead of the round 2 match.