Sydney forward Will Hayward and Indigenous player Jaman Impey have praised Hawthorn’s No.37 gesture as support for Adam Goodes in AFL circles continues to grow following the league’s apology. The …
The NSW Blues aren’t surprised they won’t enjoy the bulk of support in Perth for State of Origin’s debut in Western Australia. But as far as global reach is concerned, …
Of all the reactions to Benji Marshall’s Test recall this week, the best belongs to Kiwis team-mate and debutant Jahrome Hughes. “It’s crazy actually, just to see him. I still …
Not for the first time, NSW ironwoman Kylie Hilder swears this is going to be the last time. As she prepares to pull on the Blues jersey for the first …
The F-word isn’t to be murmured at the Gabba as Brisbane coach Chris Fagan continues to strike a balance between the short and long-term interests of the AFL club. The …
One of the most enigmatic rugby league careers in modern times has come to an end, with former Queensland and Australia player Dave Taylor retiring. The 30-year-old, who played 207 …
All Blacks Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara are poised to bring up a Super Rugby first when a full-strength Hurricanes face the Bulls in their quarter-final in Wellington. Coach John …
A gold medal chance has been dangled in front of any Australian athlete considering a career change as Australia’s women’s rugby sevens program locks into Olympic mode. Winners at Rio’s …
After a week rich in headlines, even by AFL standards, Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says gambling is only one of many issues confronting the game. Since Monday the blowtorch has …
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 …


















