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Wallabies flanker David Pocock says it was ” really sad” to see his former international teammate Israel Folau sacked by Rugby Australia. Folau’s four-year, $4 million contract was terminated two …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has turned to Laurie Lawrence to help inspire Australia to an unlikely third Rugby World Cup title this year. Without sacked superstar Israel Folau – and …

Collingwood stars Jordan De Goey and Darcy Moore will look to prove their fitness for Saturday’s AFL clash with Fremantle but midfielder Taylor Adams’ groin injury will keep him sidelined …

Embattled coach John Worsfold is adamant Essendon are a better team than they were last year, but he needs more time to restore the club’s AFL powerhouse status. The Bombers, …

Tyson Frizell admits he’s in no shape to play mind games. But the NSW second-rower is unmoved by Queensland’s curious decision to slap a ban on their players even mentioning …

Miletsone man Tom Robertson believes in miracles and maintains the NSW Waratahs can still make the Super Rugby finals. Robertson, who notches his 50th game for NSW in Friday night’s …

Wallabies star David Pocock says he’ll do everything in his power to play at the World Cup but cannot guarantee he’ll overcome a “rare” calf injury in time. Pocock said …

Justin Hodges has expressed relief at good mate Greg Inglis booking himself into a mental health facility after encouraging the fellow Queensland great to seek help. Hodges was one of …

Socceroos star Mat Ryan knows a thing or two about seizing the moment and urged NSW to embrace the pressure of heading into State of Origin I next week. Ryan …

Adelaide expect forward Tom Lynch and utility David Mackay to return to AFL ranks for Saturday night’s game against Melbourne. But key onballer Matt Crouch (hip/abdominal) remains in doubt for …

A bizarre Blues ban has been slapped on Queensland, with coach Kevin Walters refusing to let his Maroons players – or the media – mention NSW ahead of the State …

Gerard Sutton will officiate his 14th consecutive State of Origin match after being named to referee game one at Suncorp Stadium next week alongside assistant referee Ashley Klein. It is …

Promising Brisbane midfielder Jarrod Berry is expected to be out of AFL action for six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a Baker’s cyst from his knee. A …

North Melbourne caretaker Rhyce Shaw wants to be a senior AFL coach but insists his immediate focus is on helping the Kangaroos move on from Brad Scott’s emotional departure. Shaw …

Simona Halep will channel her inner child when she begins her French Open title defence against Ajla Tomljanovic having vowed to enjoy herself in the absence of the stifling pressure …

Geelong superstar Gary Ablett will serve the first suspension of his decorated 331-game career after the Cats chose not to challenge his penalty for striking Gold Coast’s Anthony Miles. Ablett …

NSW halfback Nathan Cleary insists he is ready to be their chief playmaker in State of Origin this year as he partners rookie five-eighth Cody Walker. The Blues completed their …

Geelong superstar Gary Ablett will serve the first suspension of his decorated 331-game career after the Cats chose not to challenge his penalty for striking Gold Coast’s Anthony Miles. Ablett …