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Hawthorn hope the smaller confines of the SCG will work to Jarryd Roughead’s advantage when the key forward makes his much-anticipated AFL return. Roughead is a massive inclusion for the …

Queensland prop Josh Papalii has no doubt Dylan Napa will overcome a broken wrist and play Sunday’s State of Origin II in Perth, saying he is the toughest player he …

Nathan Cleary admits hearing all the criticism about his stats, but is adamant the only numbers that matter to him are wins and losses. And the NSW halfback reckons some …

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley remains baffled why young Magpies star Jaidyn Stephenson laid bets on three AFL games, which have resulted in his 10-match ban. The 20-year-old will be sidelined …

The New Zealand Rugby League is considering a Kiwis-only selection policy to prevent the sort of player “flip-flopping” it says is eroding the integrity of the international game. Chief executive …

Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw says he wasn’t that bothered by Nathan Vardy’s recent jibe, but he appreciates the apology put forth by West Coast. Vardy twice yelled out Brayshaw’s name …

Five-eighth may be his preferred position but Michael Morgan says he is happy to again bide his time as Queensland’s Mr Fixit ahead of Sunday’s State of Origin II in …

The Western Bulldogs aren’t expecting Collingwood to be distracted by the lengthy gambling ban handed out to Jaidyn Stephenson, when the AFL teams clash on Sunday at Marvel Stadium. Stephenson …

Reaching the quarter-finals was a remarkable feat for the Chiefs but they accept they play second-fiddle to the Jaguares in the Super Rugby fairytale stakes. Two of the competition’s form …

Godolphin-trained horses continue to dominate the market for the Group One Tatt’s Tiara at Eagle Farm after the barrier draw. Pohutukawa has assumed favouritism for Saturday’s 1400m-race at $5.50 after …

Peter and Paul Snowden will pin their Winter Dash hopes on reigning titleholder I Thought So after deciding to head to Brisbane with stablemate Brave Song. Both sprinters were nominated …

Shane Nichols says he is unlikely to try Tahitian Dancer over 1600 metres again, preferring instead to keep the stakes-placed filly to shorter distances. And with that, Tahitian Dancer has …

Irithea will wear blinkers in the Group One Tatt’s Tiara at Eagle Farm but trainer Bjorn Baker stresses that does not mean she will be ridden to lead. Irithea will …

Top West Australian filly Arcadia Queen has become the sixth horse to earn a spot in the $14 million The Everest after being confirmed as the representative for slot holders …

Juan Martin Del Potro, Stan Wawrinka and Milos Raonic managed to navigate another rain-wrecked day at the Fever-Tree Championships at London’s Queen’s Club. Argentinian third seed Del Potro was a …

A dejected Alex de Minaur admits issues away from tennis are affecting his game following a dispiriting first-round defeat at Queen’s Club. The Australian No.1 and world No.26 said he …

Australian veteran Samantha Stosur says she is prepared to slog through qualifying draws to restore her ranking having slipped outside the world’s top 100 for only the second time in …

Kristyna Pliskova pulled off the biggest win of her career but it was bad news for twin sister Karolina who was on the receiving end of a 6-2 3-6 7-6 …