Stathi Paxinos
Stathi Paxinos covers rugby league, rugby union, boxing, swimming and Australian Rules football for The Age. He has covered numerous major sporting events including the Sydney Olympic Games (boxing), the 2003 Rugby World Cup, state of origin contests and NRL finals, world title fights and national swimming championships. Stathi also covered boxing and aquatics at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Rugby Union
Tapuai fancied a Rebels move
Stathi Paxinos Queensland Reds inside-centre says he was tempted to return to the city where he grew up.
Rugby Union
Rebels again within sight but no reward
Stathi Paxinos The Rebels were left to rue what might have been following their third consecutive loss after holding a half-time lead.
Rebels say 'game changer' penalty cost the game
Stathi Paxinos The Melbourne Rebels say a controversial refereeing decision cost them their chance of springing an upset over Queensland.
Rugby
Beale may play after scans clear injury
Stathi Paxinos, Melissa Woods KURTLEY BEALE could still play against former team NSW on Friday night after scans cleared the Melbourne Rebels star of seriously injuring his shoulder in the 30-13 loss to the Brumbies.
Red tide beats Rebels
Stathi Paxinos It was ultimately a night of disappointment for Melbourne as it went down 32-17 to the Reds.
