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Angus Brayshaw’s concussion battle is a distant memory for the Melbourne star and if all goes to plan it will soon be forgotten by everyone else too. Brayshaw’s superb AFL …

Brisbane great Justin Hodges says the Broncos must dedicate their 2019 pre-season to improving Anthony Milford’s game that of hooker Andrew McCullough if they want NRL success next season. Playmaker …

Retiring West Coast defender Eric Mackenzie has revealed his foot injuries are still causing him constant pain and there is no guarantee it will ever heal completely. A tearful Mackenzie …

West Coast defender Eric Mackenzie has announced his AFL retirement because of chronic injury to both his feet. Mackenzie hasn’t been able to play this year and says there are …

Emerging Wallabies lock Izack Rodda has committed to Australia beyond next year’s World Cup and opted to stay with the Queensland Reds. The 22-year-old second rower has re-signed with Rugby …

Jayden Brailey and his brother Blayke both covet the Cronulla No.9 jumper – unfortunately for them they can’t both wear it at the same time. Shark Park could have a …

Penrith captain James Maloney has hit back at former teammate Paul Gallen, saying any distractions he had last year had no bearing on his form in his final season at …

Cooper Cronk can’t feel, see or touch pressure. As far as he’s concerned, it doesn’t exist. It may sound like another philosophical musing by one of the NRL’s deepest thinkers …

Perth stayer Pounamu will begin a spring campaign at Flemington which connections hope will lead to bigger spring riches. Pounamu arrived in Melbourne on Tuesday morning to contest Saturday’s Group …

James McDonald will be back aboard Le Romain when he takes on champion Winx in the George Main Stakes at Randwick. McDonald rode the triple Group One winner when he …

The number of potential rivals to Winx in the Cox Plate has been reduced by more than half after first declarations. The eligible field for the Cox Plate has been …

Matthew McGrath is the new chairman of the Australian Turf Club with Julia Ritchie the new vice-chair. The ATC board held a special meeting on Tuesday after Laurie Macri last …

Leading Brisbane jockey Jim Byrne will be reunited with one of his favourite horses, Outback Barbie, in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. Byrne won the Listed Calaway Gal Stakes …

Compiling the weights for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups has proven a challenge for Racing Victoria chief handicapper Greg Carpenter. Three-time Group One winner Humidor was on Tuesday given top …

Nature Strip has secured his place in The Everest and will run for the Australian Turf Club in the $13 million race at Randwick. The Darren Weir-trained sprinter has won …

The All Blacks’ policy around not training is under the microscope after Sonny Bill Williams went down with illness ahead of their Test against the Springboks. New Zealand are desperate …

The Darren Weir-trained triple Group One winner Humidor is the topweight with 58kg in both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Humidor ran in both races last year, finishing fifth in …

Newcastle trainer Ben Smith’s spring carnival aspirations are in tatters following his suspension for refusing to give evidence and also giving false evidence to Racing NSW stewards in regard to …