Melissa Woods

2 months ago | theage.com.au | Melissa Woods |Melissa Woods

By Melissa Woods February 23, 2025 — 11.28am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The Western Force have cracked a 14-year drought in Canberra to shock the ACT Brumbies with a 45-42 victory in the first Australian derby of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Jan 17, 2025 | newcastleherald.com.au | Melissa Woods |Callum Godde

Carlos Alcaraz's quest for a career grand slam has continued with a third round victory. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOSCarlos Alcaraz knows generation next will soon be snapping at his heels after the emergence of teen sensations Learner Tien and Joao Fonseca at the Australian Open. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

Sep 23, 2024 | golfaustralia.com.au | Melissa Woods |Matt Cleary

Young golfer Jeffrey Guan is in the hands of an eye surgeon in Sydney after being hit in the face by a golf ball, with the injury threatening his promising professional career. Golf Australia magazine understands the ball was struck by his pro-am playing partner in the NSW Open regional qualifier at Catalina Golf & Country Club. A source at the club said the player was using a fairway wood about 30 metres behind where Guan stood. The shot was badly sliced and hit Guan just below his eye.

Jan 9, 2024 | 7news.com.au | Melissa Woods |Darren Walton

Arina Rodionova has unloaded on Tennis Australia, claiming a personal vendetta cost her a wildcard into her home grand slam despite being the nation’s top-ranked women’s player. Rodionova suffered a straight-sets first-round loss in Australian Open qualifying on Tuesday, then accused the governing body of causing undue stress on players - not just her - by not being transparent and awarding the wildcards sooner.