Prince George’s school friends have to pass a background check to have play dates with the royal
Share 18th Sep 2019 When it comes to protection, it goes without saying that each member of the British royal family must take lengthy security measures when it comes to interactions with the public. Prince William and Kate Middleton select holiday destinations for themselves and their family with privacy in mind. Case in point: the…
Exactly how to choose the right builder for your next home renovation
Share 18th Sep 2019 Renovations are stressful — that much is fact. When transforming a home, whether it’s a single room or an entire building, there’s so much to consider. From the overall architectural design to the finishing touches like cabinetry and appliances, every step is just as important as the next to making the…
Victoria Beckham talks ‘clean’ beauty and the new sex appeal of ‘big’ dresses
It’s been a busy week at Victoria Beckham HQ. Not only has the designer just unveiled her new spring/summer 2020 collection at London’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, but she has just launched her own eponymous beauty line, Victoria Beckham Beauty. caught up with the indefatigable LFW star after her final bow to talk ‘clean’ beauty and…
Paia'aua out, Daugunu in for Reds
Reds coach Brad Thorn has relegated Duncan Paia’aua to the pine, reshuffling his backline for the clash with the Bulls. Paia’aua is the victim of a shift to play Chris Feauai-Sautia at outside centre, with Samu Kerevi pushed to inside centre. Filipo Daugunu comes in on the right wing for his first Super Rugby start,…
Reds re-sign five more as 2020 squad almost complete
The Reds are edging closer to completing their squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season, announcing the retention of another five players. After a raft of signing announcements last week, the Reds are set to confirm the retention of front-row pairing Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Feao Fotuaika, as well as utility Bryce Hegarty for two years.…
Jumping Joe to show his tricks against former Argentine mentor in semi-final
If Brumbies halfback Joe Powell takes the ball and bursts through a defensive line on the weekend, it might just be because of the lessons he picked up from his opposite number. Jaguares scrumhalf Tomas Cubelli was the Brumbies’ first-choice no. 9 back in 2016, when the Argentinian spent the first of two seasons in…
Wallabies camp won't disrupt Super Rugby preparation: Holloway
Waratahs forward Jed Holloway says this week’s Wallabies camp won’t disrupt their derby preparation as all four Aussie teams begin their weeks without their Test stars. The Wallabies are holding their first in-season camp of 2019, ahead of September’s world cup, with roughly 40 players in camp together until Tuesday. While all the Super Rugby…
TEAM NEWS: Mafi named for Super Rugby return
Former Rebels forward Amanaki Mafi has been named by the Sunwolves to face the Reds on Saturday, ending his Super Rugby exile. Mafi still faces serious assault charges stemming from an alleged altercation with then-Rebels teammate Lopeti Timani in Dunedin last year, with the matter still before the court. While initially banned from training with…
One Percenters: "Internal and external" options for Wallabies attack coach, Gatland expected to lead Lions again
Rugby Australia’s director of rugby Scott Johnson says “internal and external” candidates will be looked at as they work on appointing a Wallabies attack coach for the World Cup. With just over four months to go until the Rugby World Cup, the Wallabies are yet to name a replacement for Stephen Larkham, who was moved…
Is Instagram the new bookshelf for Generation Z?
When the Kindle first launched in November 2007, it was billed as a game changer. Like the iPod before it in 2001, the e-reader was expected to revolutionise the market and herald the extinction of its analogue predecessors. The initial response was promising — in the US, the first-ever Kindle sold out in less than…