World Rugby has abandoned its plans to create a Nations Championship after failing to gain support from unions, the sport’s ruling body said on Wednesday. Rugby’s governing body needed unanimous …
Ashleigh Barty made an emphatic return to grass court tennis in the Birmingham Classic on Wednesday as she begins her quest for a French Open-Wimbledon double. Barty brushed aside Croatia’s …
Novak Djokovic has brushed off Nick Kyrgios’ stinging remarks about his personality and said he doesn’t know why he’s upset the outspoken Aussie. Speaking to a US tennis podcast last …
NSW forward Tyson Frizell insists he’s ready to play a bigger role in State of Origin II after his game time was whittled in their game-one loss against Queensland. Frizell …
The length of Jaidyn Stephenson’s gambling ban has divided opinion but there’s little doubt his absence leaves a big hole in Collingwood’s AFL attack. Stephenson’s x-factor inside 50 will be …
Two weeks ago, Jarrod Wallace watched State of Origin I as a Queensland fan. And the Gold Coast Titans prop feared he would suffer the same fate for game two …
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says he understands the impatience of people wanting to see Harley Bennell back in AFL ranks, but he won’t be pressured into playing the former Sun …
Spanish tennis star Feliciano Lopez has fiercely denied any link to alleged match-fixing, including a doubles contest against Australians Matt Reid and John-Patrick Smith at Wimbledon in 2017. Lopez was …
England face a World Cup waiting game on flying back Jack Nowell after he underwent ankle surgery. His club side Exeter confirmed on Wednesday that the operation was successful, and …
Wayne Bennett has been heavily criticised by Super League chief executive Robert Elstone for claiming Ryan Sutton has improved his chances of international recognition by moving to the Canberra Raiders. …
Ashleigh Barty has returned to singles action in style, beating Croatia’s Donna Vekic in the opening round of the Birmingham Classic. Barty played doubles earlier his week as she re-acclimatised …
Wallabies and NSW Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has been sanctioned by Rugby Australia following his drink-driving conviction in Sydney earlier this month. Latu was fined $1300 and suspended from driving …
Geelong coach Chris Scott has been happy to acknowledge the fact that the Cats have struggled after AFL byes in recent years, but he’s done talking about it for now. …
West Coast coach Adam Simpson isn’t worried about the prospect of instability despite making six changes for Thursday night’s AFL clash with Essendon at Optus Stadium. Willie Rioli and Nathan …
After 114 NRL games, Queensland utility Moses Mbye reckons he has finally figured out his favourite position. “On the field is good,” he laughed. Mbye may be in his sixth …
NSW debutant Dale Finucane has credited part of his rise to the man the Blues are accusing of being responsible for spoiling tactics in State of Origin I. The Blues …
International rugby league has seemingly averted a black eye with Lebanon players understood to have agreed to take the field for Saturday’s Test against Fiji. The Cedars players and Lebanon …
Wests Tigers veteran Robbie Farah has taken aim at his own NRL club over their refusal to release Alex Twal to turn out for Lebanon during Saturday’s Test against Fiji. …
