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Star Canberra forward Josh Papalii is preparing for an emotional round one NRL clash with former teammate Shannon Boyd. The 26-year-old departed the Raiders at the end of last season …

The beleaguered Wests Tigers have scored a coup with former NSW premier Barry O’Farrell to replace outgoing chairwoman Marina Go. A Tigers fanatic and long-time member, O’Farrell will step into …

Frank Winterstein is set to take up an NRL contract with Penrith after he was formally released by Manly on Tuesday. Winterstein trained with the Panthers squad on Monday however …

Angelique Kerber has had to battle from a set down to overcome Russian qualifier Natalia Vikhlyantseva in the third round of the WTA event at Indian Wells. Reigning Wimbledon champion …

Alexander Zverev has been stunned in an all-German third-round clash with Jan-Lennard Struff at the ATP Masters 1000 event at Indian Wells. World No.3 Zverev was out of sorts in …

Formula One is changing its scoring system to award a point to the driver who sets the fastest race lap, starting from this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. …

Mystic Journey has bounced through her memorable Australian Guineas win and is on track to clash with some seasoned older weight-for-age stars in the inaugural $5 million All-Star Mile. The …

Trainer Matt Dunn believes talented Xanthus can break his maiden in the best possible way if he draws a good barrier in the $500,000 Aquis Jewel Two-Year-Old (1200m) at the …

After upstaging the older horses to win the star-studded Newmarket Handicap, three-year-old filly Sunlight is set to chase elite level weight-for-age wins this autumn. And her trainer Tony McEvoy believes …

Former All Black Dan Carter admits his illustrious rugby career is nearing an end after failing a medical that annulled his contract with French club Racing 92. The 37-year-old five-eighth …

Daysee Doom will have to carry 58 kilograms if she is to defend the Group One Coolmore Classic. The Ron Quinton-trained mare is topweight for Saturday’s 1500m Coolmore Classic for …

Racing Queensland should be rewarded with capacity fields after introducing a double QTIS winners’ bonus on all races at the Gold Coast for Aquis Jewel day. The highlights of Saturday’s …

Lightly raced Surprise Baby has given his jockey Dean Holland a second Adelaide Cup and his trainer Paul Preusker a first with an impressive staying performance in the Morphettville feature. …

The federal government is injecting $1.2 million into the AFL’s Bachar Houli program, which sees Muslim boys and girls develop their football skills while learning about their culture. More than …

Cooper Cronk expects to once again be targeted by Sam Burgess on Friday as they meet for the first time since the South Sydney hitman shattered his shoulder blade. Cronk …

St George Illawarra second-rower Tariq Sims believes his brother Korbin could be the ideal man to fill the shoes of Jack de Belin if required at the Dragons this year. …

Once dubbed the next Sonny Bill Williams, unlucky back-rower Andre Savelio will return to England this week after injury ensured he never lived up to the hype at NRL club …

England lock Maro Itoje will miss Saturday’s final Six Nations match with Scotland on due to an ongoing knee injury. Itoje, who suffered medial ligament damage during England’s 32-20 win …