The Aidan O’Brien-trained Yucatan has been given a 2.5kg penalty for the Melbourne Cup after his dominant win in the Group Two Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield. The penalty moves …
Caulfield Guineas winner The Autumn Sun will not tackle stablemate Winx in the 2018 Cox Plate with connections citing his immaturity as a factor. While John Messara, whose Arrowfield Stud …
Team Williams have decided they would not run Herbert Power Stakes winner Yucatan on the quick back-up in the Caulfield Cup 2018. Connections announced this morning the emphatic Caulfield winner …
The Charlie Appleby-trained Cross Counter has suffered a setback in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup. Cross Counter, who is high up in Melbourne Cup odds, sustained a cut to …
England forward Billy Vunipola will be sidelined for three months after undergoing surgery on his broken left arm. Vunipola was injured in Saracens’ 13-3 Champions Cup victory over Glasgow on …
Andrew Fifita has slammed a perceived lack of recognition from Cronulla for his deeds with Tonga, believing it reflects a widespread lack of respect for the island nation. Outspoken prop …
Aaron Woods’ State of Origin sacking has only left him more desperate to ensure his Kangaroos jersey doesn’t also elude him. Woods was dropped by NSW coach Brad Fittler earlier …
Simona Halep is again the WTA’s year-end world No.1, despite a back injury that doctors say might lead to a long-term problem. Halep, who won her first major at this …
Lachie Neale, Dylan Shiel and Dayne Beams are among the AFL stars who remain in limbo after a quiet day of AFL trading, but Tom Liberatore’s future is with the …
Carlton duo Ciaran Byrne and Cillian McDaid have retired from the AFL and returned home to Ireland. Byrne, 23, played 22 games in four seasons with the Blues, while McDaid …
Prop Andrew Fifita isn’t apologising for the expletive-laden podcast that had left him in hot water with Cronulla officials. Fifita and teammate Josh Dugan were swiftly handed warning letters by …
Australia insist they won’t be out-enthused by Tonga in Saturday’s historic Test, with prop Aaron Woods declaring there is just as much passion in the Kangaroos’ jersey. This weekend’s clash …
Fringe Richmond forward Sam Lloyd will get the chance to revitalise his AFL career with the Western Bulldogs from next season. The 28-year-old was traded to the Dogs on Monday, …
Dayne Beams hasn’t, and won’t, officially request a trade to Collingwood but the Brisbane star would like to play for the Magpies from next year. Beams’ manager Paul Connors moved …
Parramatta have told Jarryd Hayne they still want him to be at the Eels next year despite the NRL star turning up the heat on the club for a new …
The Kiwis are only scratching the surface of their potential and should make big gains on their rugby league tour to England, according to coach Michael Maguire. Feeling buoyant after …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has mined the depth of New Zealand rugby to name 51 players for their tour of Japan and Europe. A 32-strong group, at close to …
Port Adelaide have seemingly cautioned Gold Coast against drafting top-five South Australian prospects Jack Lukosius or Izak Rankine. Power list manager Jason Cripps said the club would likely attempt to …
