Go at your own pace, mum tells new star
THE morning after Yolane Kukla became the youngest swimmer to qualify for the national team since Ian Thorpe, she had one question for her mother

Carlton no hope, say captains
CARLTON is tipped to slide from finals contention without Brendan Fevola,  according to a survey of the competition's 16 captains yesterday.

Defence the key for Brumbies
THE Blues are one of the most potent attacking sides in Super 14.

More than title on line as two tribes go to war
IT is the conclusion everyone, it seems, believes in or wanted.

Writing on the wall for Turinui
MORGAN Turinui will almost certainly take up a contract overseas at the end of the Super 14 season.

Broncos, Titans in hunt for Hannant
BRISBANE and Gold Coast are ready to go head-to-head for the signature of a "homesick" Ben Hannant.

Fevola is not a cancer at Lions, says Brown
THE troubled recruit fits in well, according to his captain.

Johns backs Pearce for Origin
MATTHEW Johns believes Mitchell Pearce is the best halfback in NSW.

Tiger debutants take stage
RICHMOND is almost certain to introduce three debutants against Carlton next Thursday night at the MCG in the opening game of the season.

Go at your own pace, mum tells swimmer
THE day after 14-year-old Yolane Kukla became the youngest swimmer to qualify for the national team since Ian Thorpe, she had one burning question.