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Instead of sending an SOS to Ben Te’o, Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold has backed his depleted pack to rise to the challenge in Thursday’s NRL clash with Sydney Roosters. But …

George Williams stunned the NRL with a scene-stealing performance against Melbourne, but Canberra’s humble half only wants to get better. The 26-year-old English international was virtually unknown in Australia before …

Sydney co-captain Josh Kennedy says the Swans will have to fill Lance Franklin’s goal-kicking boots by committee until the hamstrung AFL spearhead returns. With Franklin (hamstring) likely out until mid-season …

Cronulla’s Matt Moylan says his body is ready to play 80 minutes at five-eighth if required this week in the NRL absence of Chad Townsend. Halfback Townsend is expected to …

Melbourne’s Origin backrower Felise Kaufusi says Souths star Cameron Murray is even more of a threat after his move to the edge as both NRL teams look for a crucial …

Rookie NRL season, maiden start, opening try. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown’s star showing for the Warriors against St George Illawarra continued a year of remarkable firsts for the young prop – including …

Boom recruit Brad Hill says St Kilda will persist with a free-flowing and attacking game plan when the AFL season kicks back into gear next week. The Saints showed glimpses …

A kind fixture list with three straight home in a row may present the perfect opportunity for Gold Coast to snap their 19-game AFL losing run. The Suns return to …

Godolphin Australia managing director Vin Cox says potential changes to the Melbourne spring carnival could open up opportunities for more horses. The Melbourne Racing Club is investigating moving the three-day …

Prize money for NSW thoroughbred races will be restored to pre-COVID-19 levels from next month with the state’s feature spring race dates also locked in. Racing NSW has confirmed prize …

Unbeaten filly Macroura is set to be the only runner for co-trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace in the Group One JJ Atkins. Two-year-olds from the Maher and Eustace stable …

Robert Heathcote’s chances of training his first Group One winner in Queensland doubled when Deep Image made the field for the Stradbroke Handicap. When the final Stradbroke field was declared …

Interim CEO Rob Clarke says Rugby Australia are in discussions with New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina about establishing a hub in Australia for a condensed version of the Rugby …

After waiting more than two decades, Sydney co-captain Josh Kennedy is rapt his elderly grandfather has finally been bestowed AFL legend status. The most important figure in Hawthorn’s history, John …

Phil Gould says St George Illawarra are hamstrung by finances to make a major coaching change as the pressure mounts on Paul McGregor. Gould was consulted by the club for …

Mitch Moses has warned his high-flying Parramatta team not to get carried away with trying to play “touch footy” under the NRL’s new faster-ruck rules. The first-placed Eels are set …

Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold has backed his depleted pack ahead of Thursday’s NRL clash with Sydney Roosters but has challenged his bench forwards to lift. Seibold said interchange big men …

Holden’s commitment to the Supercars championship will formally end at the completion of the 2020 season. The manufacturer has revised its agreement with Triple Eight Race Engineering to provide factory …