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Irritated Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has called for patience in the debate over changing his team’s name, saying any decision should wait until a degree of calm returns to Christchurch. …

Powerful Brumbies winger Lausii Taliauli has revealed he is in career-best shape after ditching fried chicken from his diet. The former rugby league player is hoping for a kind run …

Sydney AFL veteran Jarrad McVeigh won’t be taking any short cuts or seeking a lighter training workload as he embarks on his 17th season with the Swans. McVeigh, who will …

The Crusaders will try to evoke the spirit of their extraordinary Super Rugby campaign in 2011 when they return to the field against the Waratahs on Saturday. Captain Sam Whitelock …

Strike weapon James Roberts may be cleared of injury but Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold still has a major concern ahead of Friday’s NRL derby – North Queensland’s pack. The Broncos …

Australian tennis star Samantha Stosur has progressed to the second round of the Miami Open after a first-up win over Russian Evgeniya Rodina. Stosur triumphed 6-4 6-2 over Rodina in …

NSW coach Daryl Gibson has expressed concern that the sounding of the Super Rugby death knell on the Sunwolves could lead to less games for the Waratahs. “We need rugby. …

Preview of remaining AFL round one matches (all times AEDT): FRIDAY, March 22 Collingwood v Geelong at MCG 7.50pm Head to Head: Magpies 132, Cats 99, drawn 1 Last clash: …

Wests Tigers veteran Benji Marshall says relocating the joint venture would be shattering for their fans, and that New Zealand’s South Island is crying out for an NRL side. The …

The NSW Waratahs are bracing for the full force of the mighty Crusaders as the defending champions steel themselves for their first Super Rugby appearance since the Christchurch tragedy. In …

Bernard Tomic will have to beat Brazilian qualifier Thiago Monteiro after Tomas Berdych pulled out of their first-round clash at the Miami Open. Tomic was expected to face world No.1 …

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has dismissed any suggestion of friction with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal as tennis politics spilled over to the Miami Open. Tension between the three biggest …

Bernard Tomic will head straight into a match with Novak Djokovic after Tomas Berdych pulled out of their first-round clash at the Miami Open. Tomic booked his spot against the …

Wests Tigers skipper Moses Mbye has declared he’s a near certainty to return from injury during Sunday’s NRL clash with the Warriors. Mbye missed the Tigers’ opening round win over …

Melbourne must be at their attacking best to crack Canberra’s new-look defence and continue their recent NRL domination, Storm coach Craig Bellamy says. The Storm have won six of their …

Wallabies winger Sefa Naivalu has joined Australia’s post-World Cup European exodus, with French club Stade Francais announcing he has signed a three-year deal. The Fiji-born 27-year-old has made 10 appearances …

Canterbury players have defended their team’s attitude and insist it won’t be an issue after coach Dean Pay put it at the centre of their round-one flogging. Pay labelled the …

Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold says James Roberts is set to overcome a back injury and play Friday night’s NRL derby against North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium. Seibold said Roberts had …