St George Illawarra’s 2019 team jigsaw puzzle is coming together after re-signing NSW back-rower Tariq Sims and throwing an NRL lifeline to ex-Brisbane flyer Lachlan Maranta. But one big piece …
The man who mentored England World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson has been appointed kicking coach by the Queensland Reds. Dave Alred, who has also advised several golfers including this year’s …
Trainer Tony McEvoy is taking a relaxed approach to comparisons between star filly Sunlight and two-year-old Sun City. The similarities between the stablemates are well documented with both by star …
The stablehand at the centre of the “Aquanita eight” doping scandal claimed to have given “top-ups” to two Melbourne Cup runners in 2015. Float driver Greg Nelligan has been subpoenaed …
A minor placing on the provincial circuit has been a turning point for up-and-coming stayer Heartlet, who will face her most significant test in the Christmas Cup at Randwick. The …
Sydney Roosters and Kiwis prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has capped a triumphant 12 months by being named player of the year at the New Zealand Rugby League awards. Waerea-Hargreaves’ ninth season …
Problem Solver will be given her chance to add to an already enviable Magic Millions record after a surprise win at Wyong. Winning for only the second time in a …
Bjorn Baker says a wide barrier draw is advantageous for Villiers Stakes contender Goodfella, especially if the race is run on a rain-affected track. The on-pace runner has gate 13 …
Unite And Conquer earned a comparison with three Golden Slipper winners as the colt protected an unblemished record in a key Magic Millions lead-up race at Wyong. Stepping out for …
Connections of horses racing in Victoria will be the beneficiaries of an additional $40 million in prize money due to be rolled out in the new year. The extra money …
Accomplished All Blacks outside back Ben Smith will leave New Zealand to play rugby in France after next year’s Rugby World Cup. The classy 76-Test wing/fullback has signed to play …
The head of the International Tennis Federation has compared the heated row over Davis Cup reform to Brexit. President David Haggerty felt the wrath of fans and participants during the …
Former Brisbane skipper Justin Hodges believes Sean O’Sullivan’s arrival will provide the spark halfback Kodi Nikorima needs to finally fire for the Broncos. Nikorima appeared under pressure to not only …
Did someone say KFC? Not young Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika, who has ditched the fast food favourite in a bid to further propel his career following a breakthrough NRL …
Former England and Arsenal captain Tony Adams has been elected president of the English Rugby Football League. Adams, who played over 600 games for the Gunners and won 66 international …
Rising rugby star Jordan Petaia says it sucks seeing former Queensland Reds teammate Izaia Perese defect to rugby league. Perese trained with the Wallabies for part of their 2017 Rugby …
Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty has come to grips with the disappointing realisation he will miss another AFL season as he recovers from a knee reconstruction. Docherty missed the entire 2018 …
Collingwood know better than anyone in the AFLW that a slow start is disastrous. The Magpies have opened the first two seasons with three-straight losses, dooming them to mid-table finishes. …
