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A five-star performance from Jess Jonassen has ensured the Tasmanian Tigers slumped to a disappointing defeat in their opening game. At home for the Women's National Cricket League season opener, the Tigers fancied their chances with the ball as they sent the reigning champions Queensland into bat.
December, 2021
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17 December
Brandon Smith confirmed as a Rooster for 2023 NRL season
The worst-kept secret in rugby league was confirmed on Friday afternoon, as Brandon Smith was officially locked in as a Sydney Roosters player for 2023. The Storm hooker was one of the hottest properties in the game going into the year after next,
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17 December
Finals failure fuels Storm's NRL rebound
Ryan Papenhuyzen hopes the pain of having to rewatch Melbourne's preliminary-final loss to Penrith will steel the Storm squad to avoiding another finals
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17 December
Emerging Melbourne Storm playmaker Cooper Johns to speak at Albury event
The son of one of rugby league's great modern day characters will speak at an Albury function early next year. Melbourne Storm's Cooper Johns, whose father Matthew is a premiership player at Newcastle,
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17 December
Storm star Smith to join NRL rival
Melbourne Storm star Brandon Smith will join the Sydney Roosters for the 2023 season on a three-year deal. Smith will see out the final year of his contract with the Storm before moving to the Roosters.
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17 December
NRL: Melbourne Storm star Brandon Smith signs with rival club for 2023
Brandon Smith, one of the NRL’s most popular players, has finally signed a contract for the 2023 season after weeks of build-up.
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17 December
Roosters poach Storm star on long-term deal, Eels lock up young gun: Transfer Centre
The Roosters have confirmed the signing of Storm superstar Brandon Smith, while the Eels have locked up young gun Haze Dunster. “The Sydney Roosters have today announced the signing of Brandon Smith to a three-year deal commencing in 2023,
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17 December
Michelle Finck, Remy Grant will co-coach Portland's open netball team
Portland has appointed a coaching duo to lead its open grade netball outfit in Hampden league season 2022. Michelle Finck and Remy Grant will co-coach the Tigers replacing Lauren Hockley who will continue to be heavily involved in club's netball program.
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17 December
Second Canberra Raiders staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Raiders staff member has tested positive to COVID-19, while coach Ricky Stuart has halted preseason training until January 5 as the club grapples this week's virus outbreak. No players have yet returned a positive test result,
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17 December
Unsigned Corey Norman calls time on NRL career
Corey Norman has announced his retirement from rugby league after 228 games in the NRL. Norman confirmed his decision to quit after he failed to secure a contract extension with St George Illawarra for 2022.