Sam Worthington
Sports Journalist
Sam Worthington is a rugby writer for WWOS and Stan Sport. Originally from New Zealand, Sam is an experienced sports journalist who has worked extensively on both sides of the Tasman for outlets including Fox Sports Australia and The Dominion Post in Wellington. He lives in Sydney and is attempting to retire gracefully from park cricket.
'You're acting like this?': How wife's question triggered Tyson Pedro's brave switch to boxing
The knockout artist's love of boxing never left him but it wasn't until after his UFC 293 masterclass that things really got moving.
Rugby Australia chairman Daniel Herbert blasts 'hypocrites' calling for a board cleanout
The Wallabies great has clapped back at a group agitating for a Rugby Australia board cleanout and issued a strong defence of his governance.
Super Rugby Pacific round 10 teams: Fears Wallabies star's Reds career could be over
SUPER RUGBY ROUND 10 TEAMS: Josh Flook has made a timely return from injury but Jordan Petaia's Reds season is over.
Kurtley Beale 'Super Rugby ready' after starring in return for Randwick despite fresh personal tragedy
Randwick's coach said "there is no doubt" Kurtley Beale was ready to play Super Rugby Pacific after an emotional return to the game.
'I'm happy to say they're done': Kiwi PM's rallying cry as the unthinkable looms
One of world sport's most remarkable dynasties is crumbling but the New Zealand prime minister is refusing to throw in the towel.
Kurtley Beale's emotional speech after four year comeback ends with victory over defending champions
Kurtley Beale's voice crackled with emotion after being presented with his first Western Force cap on Saturday night.
Super Rugby Pacific RECAP: Force thump champs in Beale's sharp comeback, Brumbies suffer record loss
Kurtley Beale impressed in his first game for the Force as they ended an 11 year drought against the defending champion Crusaders.
'Crazy' list of perks that sums up Matildas rise as Michelle Heyman eyes unlikely Olympics return
Eight years after she "panicked" at her first Olympic Games, Michelle Heyman struggled to comprehend the new landscape.
Super Rugby Pacific round nine teams: Beale named to start in dance of the desperates
The Force have wasted no time getting Kurtley Beale into the fold with the Wallabies veteran named to start at fullback against the Crusaders.
Champions League holders Manchester City crash out of quarter-finals in penalty shootout drama
Defending champions Manchester City have been knocked out of the Champions League by the kings of Europe in a thrilling penalty shootout.
Ex-England star completes Joe Schmidt's slimmed down Wallabies coaching team
Former England lock Geoff Parling has been confirmed as the final member of Joe Schmidt's slimmed down Wallabies coaching team.
Arsenal's 15 year misery extends with tense 1-0 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich
Arsenal's long semi-final drought will extend another year after the Gunners were bundled out of the Champions League in Germany.
'This next 100 days goes so quick': Australia unveils sharp Olympic Games uniforms for opening ceremony
Australia has revealed its opening ceremony uniforms for the Olympic Games at a special event 100 days out from Paris 2024.
'It was torture': The emotional backstory to wild Waratahs scenes after Will Harrison's game winner
Will Harrison's nerveless kicks to first level with, and then beat, the defending champion Crusaders, carried extra meaning for two proud Randwick men.
'Deliberate abuse': Queensland Reds stars slapped with bans after costly loss to Moana Pasifika
The Queensland Reds have been hit with a damaging double blow as two Wallabies stars were suspended for their red card offences.
Spectator cleared of racial abuse allegations after Super Rugby Pacific investigation
A Super Rugby Pacific investigation has found that allegations of racial abuse towards a Fijian Drua player "could not be substantiated."
'The champ is back': Tassie $1.5m man's emphatic post fight statement in PFL return
Rob Wilkinson declared "the champ is back" after the Australian star made a winning return to the PFL in Las Vegas on Saturday.
'I'm coming to hurt him': World champ warns of Pedro's 'dangerous power'
Former boxing world champion Jai Opetaia warned Kris Terzievski of Tyson Pedro's "dangerous power" after a spirited sparring session.
'Are they starting to plateau?': Why star Roosters recruit was axed by 1-6 Waratahs
Rugby World Cup winners Tim Horan and Mils Muliaina have supported Darren Coleman's shock decision to axe Mark Nawaqanitawase.
The 'kids mistake' dividing the football world as debate rages over Champions League flashpoint
Craig Foster has slammed Glenn Nyberg's refereeing as a "farce" as debate continues to rage over a Champions League "kids mistake."
Beckham villain returns in ugly sideline bust up as Atletico take control of Champions League quarter-final
Diego Simeone was at his snarling, confrontational best as he guided Atletico Madrid into command of their Champions League quarter-final.
EXCLUSIVE: Tasmanian MMA star Rob Wilkinson spills on shock doping ban ahead of PFL return
The Australian's world came crashing down after being among a slew of MMA fighters to test positive for a banned substance.
AFL reveals punishment for Jeremy Finlayson's 'highly offensive' slur
Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has been banned for three AFL games for his homophobic slur against an Essendon opponent last weekend.
Released as an eight-year-old, Harry Kane continues to hurt Arsenal with another Champions League goal
The England captain - who was released by Arsenal's youth academy as an eight-year-old - continued to haunt the Gunners.