Rugby
David Horwitz on the charge for Connacht in their 22-10 win against Perpignan in Galway on December 8. Photo: Connacht Rugby Club
December 13, 2018, 5:52 pm
Patience pays off for Horwitz
DAVID Horwitz was overlooked in the first rounds of the Pro 14 rugby competition with his new Irish club Connacht, but is now grabbing his opportunity to shine.
By Shane Desiatnik
Ashleigh Werner (right) and Australian women's bobsleigh squad teammate Kaela Sparre in Whistler, Canada.
November 18, 2018, 12:00 am
Werner’s promising start in pilot’s seat
Sydney's Ashleigh Werner has successfully made her dream transition within Australia's women's bobsleigh squad, switching from brakeman to pilot in time for the North America Cup.
By Shane Desiatnik
Maccabi first grader Daniel Munitz attempts to fend off the Lane Cove defence in his team’s 48-0 win at Lyne Park on April 22. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
April 27, 2017, 12:02 am
Maccabi wins opener
MACCABI rugby club’s first grade team got their 2017 Jeffrey Cup season off to the best possible start at their home ground, Lyne Park, last Saturday, thrashing Lane Cove 48-0.
Jewish NSW Waratahs player David Horwitz. Photo: Ben Holgate
February 23, 2017, 9:54 am
Horwitz ready for Super season
THE NSW Waratahs will begin their 2017 Super Rugby campaign in Sydney at Allianz Stadium this Saturday night against the Western Force, determined to make amends for their disappointing 10th place finish last year.
December 25, 2013, 9:00 am
Greenberg embraces tough NRL challenges
FORMER Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs chief executive Todd Greenberg took the giant leap into the head role of the National Rugby League’s (NRL) football department in July and admits it’s been a challenging step in his sports administration career.
October 22, 2013, 9:00 am
Maccabi’s double Rugby champs
MACCABI Rugby Club Firsts skipper Keith Friedlander, and emerging star and Seconds captain Josh Horwitz have picked up the top two gongs at the club’s awards presentation night recently, winning the First Grade and Second Grade Players of the Year and Players’ Player awards respectively.
July 2, 2013, 3:00 pm
Bold Blues hold off miserly Merrylands
THE Maccabi Rugby Club held on for a tremendous 15-10 away victory over Merrylands on the weekend in what was an enthralling physical affair.
June 12, 2013, 9:00 am
Bullish Blues bundled by ladder-leader
THE Maccabi Rugby Club has suffered its second defeat of the year, after going down to top-of-the-table Sydney Irish 34-14 in a tough encounter at Latham Park.
June 5, 2013, 9:00 am
Brotherly love for reigning champs
ONE of Australia’s best chances of a medal at the upcoming Maccabiah Games will come in the rugby event, when the Aussies look to defend their gold from 2009.
June 27, 2012, 12:11 pm
Softer focus to rugby’s hard men
May 28, 2012, 7:17 am
Blues ring Notre Dame’s bell
MACCABI demolished Notre Dame 66-0 in round six of the Jeffrey Cup at Wentworth Park on Saturday.
July 28, 2011, 5:00 pm
Future Wallaby stakes claim
REMEMBER the name David Horwitz, because he could be Australia’s first Jewish Super 15 player.
July 7, 2011, 9:25 am
Blues eye top two
MACCABI is still aiming for a top-two finish in the Meldrum Cup after a hard-fought 7-3 win over Dee Why on Saturday afternoon.
June 30, 2011, 3:54 pm
Brendon blasts Blues
MACCABI rugby coach Brendon Hall blasted his players this week for a lack of commitment to the team.
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