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Despite Geelong’s attacking revamp, Adelaide coach Don Pyke expects one thing to remain the same in Thursday night’s AFL game. Namely, Geelong’s stingy defence – the hardest to crack in …

Cameron Smith has closed the door on playing an Allan Langer-style saviour role for Queensland in this year’s State of Origin series. While the rugby league record-breaker has reaffirmed his …

Andrew Gaff may not be the only star returning for West Coast in Saturday night’s AFL grand final rematch against Collingwood, with premiership players Will Schofield and Jamie Cripps in …

Geelong have regained key defender Lachie Henderson for their AFL clash with Adelaide, while the Crows have replaced injured ruckman Sam Jacobs with Reilly O’Brien as expected. Henderson has been …

The Brumbies won’t be lacking in effort when they take on the Crusaders after expectations were made “crystal clear” by their Super Rugby coach Dan McKellar. The Canberra side will …

A humiliating defeat to the lowly Sunwolves hasn’t dented the NSW Waratahs’ confidence one bit as they vow to bounce back against the high-flying Blues in Auckland. Lock Tom Staniforth …

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has hailed the influence of a more rounded Jack Martin in the Suns’ surprising start to the AFL season. Dew’s men were friendless in the …

Ryan Matterson has been assigned to be Josh Reynold’s bodyguard against barnstorming Penrith back-rower Viliame Kikau as the Wests Tigers playmaker makes his first NRL appearance in nine months. Fijian …

He’s been heralded as one of the most exciting talents to hit the NRL in several years, and now Bronson Xerri has been told by his Cronulla teammates to back …

Backed by his coach Craig Bellamy, Melbourne playmaker Cameron Munster’s high risk plays are reaping rewards for the unbeaten NRL club. Munster stole the ball from his opponent three times …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has laughed off claims by old mate Paul Roos that superstar Nat Fyfe’s defensive game is “bottom end”. The Dockers began the AFL season in style, …

A 26-year-old rookie with just eight NRL games under his belt is on standby to fill the boots of South Sydney’s superstar captain Greg Inglis on Saturday night. With Inglis …

Captain Samu Kerevi’s influence at inside centre has been acknowledged by the Queensland Reds, who have instigated a backline shuffle to get him back there. Rookie winger Jack Hardy is …

He’s been integral to Melbourne’s charge to the top of the Australian Super Rugby ladder, but hooker Anaru Rangi doesn’t appear to be on the radar of Wallabies coach Michael …

The Sydney Roosters are more concerned about stopping Tevita Pangai Jnr than signing Brisbane’s off-contract NRL juggernaut. So says Roosters coach Trent Robinson, anyway. Much like the Roosters pack will …

Coach Don Pyke is backing Adelaide’s systems to overcome the loss of ruck stalwart Sam Jacobs for Thursday night’s AFL game against unbeaten Geelong. Jacobs will miss the Adelaide Oval …

Impressive three-year-old Mr Quickie is set to continue his march towards the South Australian Derby when he runs in a 1600m-race against his own age at Caulfield. Mr Quickie headlines …

A clash with champion Winx in the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick has been ruled out for Avilius, who will be sent for a spell after a successful …