Canberra’s Jack Wighton is just relieved to get his first NRL game in nine months out of the way. The 26-year-old missed the final 10 matches last season after being …
GWS utility Adam Tomlinson thinks opposition defenders will have an even tougher time trying to keep up with star forward Jeremy Cameron this AFL season. Cameron has led the Giants’ …
Trainer Ciaron Maher is keeping his options open with talented sprinter Bons Away, nominating him for three upcoming races at different venues The gelding has been entered for Friday night’s …
Ciaron Maher is considering adding blinkers to the gear of Dubious as he chases victory in the Golden Slipper at Rosehill. Maher, who trains in partnership with Dave Eustace, said …
Coach Warren Gatland believes newly-crowned Six Nations champions Wales can lift the World Cup in November if they continue the form they have shown over the past 12 months. Wales …
New star Canberra forward John Bateman is bringing a no-fear policy into the Raiders’ clash with NRL nemesis Melbourne. The Storm have a poor record against Canberra, the Green Machine …
Gold Coast’s top draft pick Jack Lukosius is likely to earn an AFL debut this Sunday as the Suns eye first blood against St Kilda. The No.2 pick has been …
Brisbane delivering on their much-touted potential will be crucial to the Lions securing a permanent Easter Thursday match at the Gabba. AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the feel-good factor …
Chris Waller heads to Golden Slipper day with favourites in three of the five Group One races, two of them the highest-profile horses in the country. Winx is at $1.08 …
In an ominous sign for rival AFL clubs, Hawthorn star Jaeger O’Meara is poised to take his game to a new level after completing a pre-season free of the nagging …
Canberra winger Jordan Rapana has made a miraculous recovery from shoulder surgery nine weeks ahead of schedule. Rapana has been named on the right wing alongside Joey Leilua in a …
Second-year Adelaide recruit Bryce Gibbs reckons he’s about to play in the Crows’ full-strength midfield for the first time. Gibbs’ first season at the Crows after crossing from Carlton was …
New Zealand two-year-old Probabeel remains on target for the Group One ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes after her creditable sixth in the Magic Night Stakes. The Jamie Richards-trained filly was uncomfortable …
Penrith have avoided a back-row crisis with Hame Sele cleared of a broken arm. The Panthers said that scans had cleared him of major injury after going down in Sunday’s …
In his mind, a revitalised Sam Lloyd has already made the transition from fringe player to AFL regular following his off-season switch from Richmond to the Western Bulldogs. After 57 …
Six months after leaving Australia as a result of death threats, referee Matt Cecchin will return to the NRL field this weekend. The veteran whistleblower has been named to take …
A senior New Zealand politician has welcomed discussions to change the name of the Super Rugby champion Crusaders team in the wake of the Christchurch massacre. Minister for Sport and …
Melbourne Storm centre Will Chambers admits he won’t be at peak form for the first few NRL rounds due to a pre-season injury leaving him underdone. Chambers was solid in …
