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They’re the biggest show in Tokyo, airing most days and everyone’s hoping they’ll get an extended run. Japan’s rugby team have known nothing like the sort of adulation bestowed on …

Senior Wallabies say they’ve bought into coach Michael Cheika’s competition-breeds-success approach at the Rugby World Cup, believing any potential pitfalls have been sidestepped. Cheika has adopted the mantra that if …

Technically they are Bathurst 1000 wildcards. But IndyCar drivers James Hinchcliffe and Alexander Rossi should also be considered dark horses for this weekend’s Great Race, says Supercars star Chaz Mostert. …

Rugby World Cup officials said on Tuesday it would be inappropriate to reveal their contingency plans should “Super Typhoon Hagibis” cause disruption to next weekend’s final group of pool fixtures. …

Russia’s final World Cup game against Scotland on Wednesday is an opportunity for the team to raise the profile and spur development of the sport back home, according to assistant …

Melbourne skipper Cameron Smith says he will make a decision on his NRL playing future after a family holiday. Speaking at the Storm end of season awards Smith said that …

West Coast and Geelong are making swift progress on the Tim Kelly trade, with speculation their AFL deal could be confirmed by Wednesday. Kelly’s request for a move back to …

While Melbourne captain Cameron Smith is still to declare his NRL playing future Will Chambers has confirmed he will leave the Storm and return to rugby union. The veteran centre, …

John Millman’s rich vein of form has continued at the Shanhgai Masters tennis event, the Australian downing world No.21 Guido Pella to progress to the second round. Fresh from his …

The first player to wear goggles in a Rugby World Cup is having issues with them. But, said New Zealand loose forward Ardie Savea: “I’ve got to persevere”. Savea wore …

England are disregarding the 44-8 thrashing they handed out to France in this year’s Six Nations as they prepare to face a team they say have changed beyond recognition from …

Michael Cheika insists Matt To’omua is no guarantee to wear the Wallabies No.10 jersey in the Rugby World Cup knockout phase, even if he pounces on his rare opportunity this …

Michael Cheika has abandoned his safe and successful formula from the 2015 Rugby World Cup, instead turning to selection uncertainty to get the best out of his players in Japan. …

Star Japanese mare Lys Gracieux will be given the opportunity to gain experience at The Valley before she runs in the Cox Plate. Sharing favouritism for the $5 million Cox …

Fiji head coach John McKee wants his players to understand all that’s at stake in their Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Wales. All eyes back home in rugby-mad …

Dalasan is an easing favourite for the Group One Caulfield Guineas after drawing the second-widest barrier in the field of 16 plus three emergencies. To be ridden by Hugh Bowman, …

Favourite Flit has drawn barrier two in the Group One Thousand Guineas at Caulfield with Hugh Bowman to ride. The Godolphin filly remains at $2 in Thousand Guineas odds with her James …

Trainer Adam Trinder has confirmed Mystic Journey will press on to the $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley after her fifth placing in the Turnbull Stakes. Mystic Journey was …