Hobart News

Olyroos could fail to qualify for Olympics
Australia is facing the ignominy of failing to qualify a soccer team for the Olympics for the first time in 28 years.

Australia, Japan football hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Football: Australia, Japan hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan late on Sunday, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Football: A-League scores first Asian owner in Bakrie
SYDNEY, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Indonesian company the Bakrie Group has become the first Asian owner of an Australian A-League club, acquiring 100 percent of the Brisbane Roar, Football Federation Australia said Monday.

KFC 'Catch a six' winner
Old Beach Cricket Club has won $8000 after catching a six in the KFC Colonels Club bay during a Big Bash League match in Hobart.

WAFC to probe Swans loss
The WA Football Commission will investigate Swan Districts over their dire financial position.

Sheep shearing pitched as Olympic sport
Sheep shearing could be the next big Olympic sport, according to a New Zealand farming lobby group.

Rugby in strong position
Rugby has put itself in a strong position to claim a first innings victory in their two-day Whitney Cup clash against Macquarie.

Olyroos facing long road to London
Australia have suffered a damaging blow to their hopes of making the Olympic football tournament with a 2-0 loss to group leader Uzbekistan in Tashkent.