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GWS recruit Sam Jacobs is much happier bouncing ideas off Shane Mumford rather than bouncing off him. After nine seasons at Adelaide, Jacobs is set to play his first minutes …

Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle says she has no regrets about the governing body’s handling of the Israel Folau saga after comments from former Test prop Sekope Kepu that it …

Newcastle chief Philip Gardner admits he is a “desperate suitor” trying to lock down Kalyn Ponga and believes NRL rivals Brisbane are a bigger threat than the All Blacks. Ponga …

The Warriors’ front-row stocks are at wafer-thin levels after prop Jackson Frei was ruled out for the NRL season with a torn ACL ligament. Former Sydney Roosters junior Frei, 22, …

Former Wallaby Sekope Kepu has revealed the Israel Folau saga split their World Cup campaign, with the veteran prop saying he boycotted a pre-tournament camp. Kepu, as well as ex-Test …

Game breakers from both rugby codes are convinced Ardie Savea would be a sensation if he makes the seldom-seen jump from the All Blacks to the NRL. Star flanker Savea …

The decision to scrap the Holden brand has Supercars’ star Scott McLaughlin nervous about the championship’s future. General Motors decision to retire the Holden brand by 2021 threw the Supercars’ …

When Justin Holbrook answered Mal Meninga’s phone call about the vacant coaching position at Gold Coast, the ex-NRL halfback wasn’t sure taking the job was a smart move. The Titans …

Cronulla are without Paul Gallen for the first time in two decades but skipper Wade Graham is backing a former Kangaroos star to fill the void during the 2020 NRL …

Andy Murray may need to have another operation as he continues his bid to return to top-level tennis. The former world No.1 has not played a match since November’s Davis …

Cody Walker has given up alcohol for a second time in a bid to return to the form that made him NSW’s State of Origin five-eighth last year. Walker returns …

Melbourne Rebels will confront a new-look Highlanders’ pack when they set out to bag their first Super Rugby win in Dunedin on Friday. Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has overhauled half …

A good recovery following a gallop at Flemington in preparation for the Australian Guineas is what trainer David Vandyke has been looking for from stable star Alligator Blood. The gallop …

Popular gelding Happy Clapper shares top weight with Godolphin’s Avilius for the Doncaster Mile with both given 58kg for the $3 million handicap. Happy Clapper won the race two years …

Dual Group One winner Fierce Impact heads the list of provisional emergency runners for the All-Star Mile at Caulfield and is also in line for a wild card. Last week …

Newcastle have made a four-year $4.5 million contract upgrade offer to Kalyn Ponga that will reportedly leave the door open for him to play in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. …

Ashleigh Barty eased into the third round of the Qatar Open after dismissing qualifier Laura Siegemund in straight sets on Tuesday. The Australian world No.1, appearing as the top seed …

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga expects clubs to try and manipulate the NRL’s new captain’s challenge system to stall time, even if he is a fan of the process. The review …