Simon Brunsdon

1 day ago | nine.com.au | Simon Brunsdon

Just as many cricket fans laud Steve Smith as the "best since Bradman", golf pundits once spoke of Jordan Spieth as the best since Tiger Woods. Certainly the Texan wunderkind was on a trajectory to put forth a career that could have been spoken about in the same conversation as the living legend. His early achievements seemed to mirror those of the man who captivated audiences for the better part of three decades.

2 days ago | nine.com.au | Simon Brunsdon

Queensland legend Darren Lockyer has poured cold water on Herbie Farnworth's desire to play State of Origin. The eligibility criteria for rugby league's showpiece interstate tournament is once again in the spotlight after the Dolphins centre revealed he wants to represent the Maroons one day if able to.

2 days ago | nine.com.au | Simon Brunsdon

Five-time major winner and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play the Australian Open for the first time in 11 years. Golf Australia on Wednesday morning announced the Irish superstar will head Down Under to contest the tournament, which was once considered golf's fifth major. McIlroy won the Australian Open in 2013 and last played the event in 2014. MORE TO COME. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2025 Masters Tournament. Getty

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Simon Brunsdon

The boss of South African cricket has taken aim at former Aussie Test captain Tim Paine over criticism of the Kagiso Rabada drugs scandal. Superstar Proteas fast bowler Rabada served a backdated ban after testing positive to a recreational drug. He left the Indian Premier League briefly but due to the nature of his one-month suspension, was back playing just days after the punishment was made public.

3 days ago | nine.com.au | Simon Brunsdon

Brandon Smith's turbulent career at the Sydney Roosters is officially over after the NRL club released him from his contract on Tuesday. His official release came a day after Chooks coach Trent Robinson said it would happen as long as Smith passed a medical with South Sydney on Monday. The Kiwi utility forward will move down the beaches to join the Rabbitohs immediately.