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Alleged killer claims Lolly Jackson’s death an accident

Alleged killer claims Lolly Jackson’s death an accident

The man accused of killing strip-club owner Lolly Jackson, called the businessman’s death an "accident", media reported on Monday.

Booze and bullets: Lolly’s last night on Earth

The last hours of Lolly Jackson’s life involved a booze-fuelled meeting with his alleged killer, George Smith, which ended in bullets and tears.

Lolly’s death lifts lid on Jozi crime empire

Is it a coincidence that, after two high-profile murders, the individuals involved phoned police commissioners to tell them about it?

Flanker Smith quits the Wallabies for overseas move

Flanker Smith quits the Wallabies for overseas move

Celebrated Australian flanker George Smith announced his immediate retirement from international rugby on Friday to pursue a move abroad.

Wallabies drop veteran flanker George Smith

Australia coach Robbie Deans on Tuesday dropped veteran George Smith and three others from the Wallabies line-up for the final Bledisloe Cup match.

Deans admits ‘old’ rules wrong-foot Wallabies

Australia coach Robbie Deans admitted on Wednesday that the Wallabies were struggling to adapt to ”old” rugby rules as they prepare to face France.

Baby Brumbies set sights on victory

Australia’s Brumbies will not to be sidetracked by history or the widely acclaimed Stormers injuries in the run-up to Saturday’s make-or-break Super 14 clash at Newlands. The…

Sharks look to keep unbeaten record intact

The Sharks believe their efforts to remain unbeaten in the Super 14 became more difficult when their 10th-round opponents, the ACT Brumbies, announced midweek that coach Laurie…

Brumbies keep play-off hopes alive

The ACT Brumbies kept their Super 14 semifinal hopes alive with a tense 16-11 away win over an ill-disciplined Auckland Blues at Eden Park on Saturday. Needing a win to stay in…

Chiefs thump Brumbies to ruin Mortlock return

The Waikato Chiefs ruined Stirling Mortlock’s return from injury by romping to a 42-28 win over the ACT Brumbies in a Super 14 match in Canberra on Friday. Australia captain…

Waratahs come from behind to beat Brumbies

Lote Tuqiri and Dean Mumm scored tries against the run of play to guide the New South Wales Waratahs to a 24-17 win over the ACT Brumbies in a Super 14 match on Friday. Wallaby…

Brumbies hang on for victory

Wallaby Julian Huxley guided a bare-bones ACT Brumbies to a tense 22-20 Super 14 rugby win over New Zealand’s Otago Highlanders in Canberra on Saturday. The Brumbies, in a…

Crusaders hit top gear to tame Brumbies

The Canterbury Crusaders moved straight into top gear as they started the new Super 14 season with a convincing 34-3 win over the ACT Brumbies on Friday. The four-try effort…

Second-string Australia beat Canada

Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell continued his try-scoring feast at the World Cup with a double in Australia’s 37-6 victory over Canada on Saturday. Mitchell crossed twice in the…

Australia too strong for battling Wales

Two-time champions Australia beat Wales 32-20 in a bruising World Cup clash at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday to virtually make sure of avoiding South Africa in…

Australia run riot against Japan

Twice champions Australia showed they are starting to rediscover their best form at the perfect time by thrashing Japan 91-3 in their opening World Cup Pool B match on Saturday.…

Can ageing Wallabies hold their own?

The great debate: Is this the Wallabies’ A team? Or merely the Wallabies’ A-frame team? That’s the question controversial Australian rugby columnist Greg Growden ask in his…