Sam Worthington

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Sam Worthington

Wallabies great Michael Hooper has explained why he turned down the opportunity of a farewell game against the British and Irish Lions. Hooper was top of Rugby Australia's hitlist for the AUNZ Invitational XV that will tackle the Lions at Adelaide Oval on July 12. But the 33-year-old Test centurion politely declined after finishing his eight game stint with Japanese side Toyota Verblitz.

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Sam Worthington

A discussion about the Lorenzo Musetti controversy went in an unexpected direction on Wednesday as Wally Masur reflected on a regretful moment of "insanity" at the 1993 US Open. Italy's Musetti advanced to the semi-finals at Roland-Garros with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory over Frances Tiafoe of the United States. But Musetti admitted he was lucky not to be disqualified after kicking a ball that inadvertently hit a linesperson.

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Sam Worthington

FRI 6 JUNE: Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch (5.05pm kickoff AEST)The Reds have been boosted by the availability of Wallabies captain Harry Wilson for Friday's Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Queensland had been sweating on Wilson's fitness after a knock to the arm forced him to leave the field late in the 52-7 win over the Drua at Suncorp Stadium. But scans cleared the talismanic No.8 of any major damage.

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Sam Worthington

Nik Charalampous ripped fellow Kiwi David Nyika as an "overrated pretty boy" as their matchup was confirmed on the Sonny Bill Williams vs Paul Gallen undercard on Wednesday. Nyika, an Olympic bronze medallist and two-time Commonwealth Games champion, is returning to the ring for the first time since being knocked out by Australia's Jai Opetaia in January.

3 days ago | stuff.co.nz | Sam Worthington

Aussie panel fires back over missed Crusaders knock onA trio of leading Australian rugby commentators have passionately defended their objectivity in the wake of the controversial Brumbies-Crusaders finish in Canberra. Former Wallabies back Morgan Turinui was particularly scathing in his assessment of the officiating after Sevu Reece's knock-on was missed and the Crusaders went on to secure a crucial second place on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder heading into the finals series.