The Brumbies are confident they can rejuvenate the career of veteran Wallaby James Slipper after signing him on a two-year Super Rugby deal. Slipper leaves the Queensland Reds after nine …
Sean O’Sullivan is shaping as the most inexperienced NRL grand final halfback in history. But he’s received a much-needed confidence boost with Sydney Roosters great Craig Wing throwing his support …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Sonny Bill Williams has matured from the player who once would sulk over injury setbacks. The big midfield back ends three months of recovery …
PENPIX OF NRL GRAND FINAL TEAMS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY ROOSTERS MELBOURNE Fullback BILLY SLATER Age: 35 NRL games: 318 Finals games: 31 The stage is set for arguably the game’s …
It’s the modern-day rugby league romance that could finish with a fairytale ending. The tale of a champion halfback, one of the best of his generation, cutting ties with a …
West Coast forward Jack Darling is in the form of his life but it’s not the only reason why he’s having so much fun. Darling is averaging a career-high 2.35 …
Favourite Egg Tart’s chances at Randwick could be further enhanced with a 60 per cent chance of rain in Sydney. Trainer Chris Waller says the five-year-old, a potential 2018 Caulfield …
Tim Clark expects Shoals to stamp herself a worthy Everest contender when she takes on the two favourites for the $13 million race in a crucial lead-up at Randwick. Six …
Bonneval’s defence of the Group One Underwood Stakes looms as a campaign-defining race for the dual New Zealand Horse of the Year. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained mare won …
Champion mare Winx is set to claim a third Australian Horse of the Year title when it is announced in the lead-up to her next start in the Turnbull Stakes. …
Local trainer David Brideoake will attempt to advance the Cups campaign of Self Sense in the R M Ansett Classic at Mornington. Self Sense, who successfully mixed flat and hurdle …
Dean Holland has lost one of his chances on Epsom Handicap day but is still confident about his prospects of a second career Group One win , more than eight …
Salford coach Ian Watson says halfback Jackson Hastings should be picked for England after he helped the Red Devils secure their Super League status with a 44-10 win over Toulouse. …
With top Melbourne jockey Craig Williams riding one of his two juvenile fillies at Randwick, country trainer Brett Thompson’s confidence has grown. The Gulgong trainer was ringing around to find …
D’Argento and Fiesta carry the hopes of their many owners into Group One races at Randwick and while victory by either will be cause for celebration, for Star Thoroughbreds’ Denise …
Hugh Bowman is on standby to ride Grunt in the Underwood Stakes should Damien Oliver fail in his bid to regain full fitness. Oliver has been cleared of any serious …
After being cleared of any serious damage from a barrier mishap at Flemington, champion jockey Damien Oliver says he’s confident he will be able to ride at the Group One …
Former NRL forward turned England rugby union back Ben Te’o is facing a delay to his latest comeback from injury after the Worcester centre suffered a calf problem that prevented …
