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Rafael Nadal is taking nothing for granted as he bids to close in on Roger Federer’s grand-slam record. Nadal is chasing a fourth US Open title which would move him …

His Essendon team might have been outclassed as their AFL season ended against West Coast on Thursday night, but coach John Worsfold predicts a bright future for the Bombers whether …

South Sydney star Cameron Murray has revealed he hasn’t played centre since under-10s after inspiring a bruised and battered Rabbitohs to a 16-10 upset of the Sydney Roosters. For the …

Was it the loss the Sydney Roosters needed to have? Just a week out from the NRL finals, Trent Robinson’s side had their seven-game winning streak snapped in dramatic circumstances …

The Sydney Roosters could be without two of their enforcers for the start of the NRL finals after Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Zane Tetevano were put on report in Thursday’s upset …

Backline veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper is excited about Australia’s prospects, describing the 2019 group as the most connected of the four Wallabies World Cup squads in which he’s been selected. The …

Paul Gallen isn’t the only Cronulla star whose future goes on the line on Sunday, with Cronulla utility Kurt Capewell still in the dark over his time at the NRL …

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is confident Nic Naitanui has nothing to worry about despite the star ruckman being reported for slamming an opponent into the fence. Naitanui was left …

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says his team’s MCG date with destiny won’t hold any fears, but he knows the “mountain” ahead will be tough to climb. The Eagles secured …

Brett Ratten will become the third AFL caretaker coach to win the job beyond this season, with St Kilda about to confirm his appointment. Ratten will front a media conference …

Manly coach Des Hasler has no qualms over whether Brendan Elliot can fill Tom Trbojevic’s mega-sized boots headed into the NRL’s finals. As Parramatta counterpart Brad Arthur labelled Trbojevic’s absence …

Defender Harry Taylor says limping out of the 2018 season in the elimination final serves as motivation for Geelong ahead of this year’s AFL finals series. The Cats face Collingwood …

Brisbane chief executive Greg Swann believes Saturday’s qualifying final against Richmond is one step in the Lions becoming an AFL powerhouse. The clash with the Tigers at a sold-out Gabba …

SNAPSHOT OF THE WEST COAST-ESSENDON AFL ELIMINATION FINAL * Result: West Coast 17.14 (116) def Essendon 9.7 (61) in front of 59,216 at Optus Stadium. * The lowdown: The 55-point …

The West Coast Eagles couldn’t have been happier with the return of star ruckman Nic Naitanui, but now face a nervous wait after he threw his weight around in third …

West Coast forward Josh Kennedy booted four goals and Nic Naitanui weaved his magic in the ruck to help lift the Eagles to a 55-point AFL elimination final win over …

South Sydney have turned the NRL premiership on its head with a fiery 16-10 upset of the Sydney Roosters to lock up a top-four spot. The Rabbitohs stormed home in …

St Kilda have locked in Brett Ratten as their AFL senior coach, with his appointment to be made official on Friday. The Saints board met for three hours on Thursday …