New Giants ruckman Sam Jacobs is happy to concentrate on his own preparations, unperturbed that the NRL is positioning itself to get the jump on the AFL by becoming the …
Kiwi international Brandon Smith will go into lockdown in a Melbourne hotel later this week when he arrives back from New Zealand ahead of the possible resumption of the Storm’s …
New Zealand trainer Tony Pike has decided not to press ahead with another Sydney Group One start for The Bostonian. Six of the gelding’s 10 wins have been in Australia …
Paul Gallen has dismissed speculation that the 2020 NRL premiers won’t be worthy winners, saying this year’s coronavirus affected season looms as the toughest. Rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns claimed …
Essendon won’t seek AFL financial assistance, believing the club’s independence would be partly compromised by receiving funding from the league. The Bombers have joined clubs including Adelaide, Collingwood, West Coast, …
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch is cautiously optimistic the AFL premiership season will emerge from the coronavirus shutdown in late July, with an even earlier return possible with a bit …
Collingwood star Darcy Moore won’t be changing his role any time soon with Magpies coach Nathan Buckley confident he will be an All-Australian as a defender. Some feel that with …
ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys has described crucial talks with Nine Network chief executive Hugh Marks as “constructive and cooperative” on Tuesday. The NRL and its free-to-air broadcast partner have …
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she has her “fingers crossed” the 2020 State of Origin series will be held but doubts whether it can proceed during the coronavirus pandemic. And …
Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold is confident the NRL will resume next month, saying strict measures adopted at training will ensure players are in “the safest possible environment”. The NRL has …
Settling into a new AFL club can be tricky at the best of times. It can be even harder during a global pandemic that has severely limited face-to-face interaction and …
The Supercars season could conclude at Bathurst next February as a way to salvage the coronavirus-affected 2020 championship. The series was halted in March after just one completed round, with …
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the NRL won’t be given any “special arrangements” to aid their ambitious plan to recommence the season in May. Morrison welcomed the NRL’s efforts to …
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has ruled out Brisbane hosting a State of Origin game during the coronavirus pandemic, saying she hopes the interstate series is scrapped this year. Palaszczuk refused …
New Zealand Rugby says the concept of Australia staging every match in a rapid-fire Rugby Championship this year is a long way from becoming a reality. NZ Rugby chief executive …
The NRL and The Nine Network must discuss a long-term plan during Tuesday’s critical discussions about their broadcast deal, according to Phil Gould. The league and the free-to-air channel will …
AFL premiership coach Luke Beveridge says lifting the minimum draft age from 18 is an “absolute no-brainer” decision that should be carried out immediately. The Western Bulldogs mentor believes football’s …
After upstaging some of IndyCar’s biggest names, Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin now has Formula One star Max Verstappen in his sights. McLaughlin’s impressive streak in virtual racing will be put …
