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Trent Barrett insists he’ll be a better coach for his dramatic year at Manly ahead of what’s likely to be his last week at the helm of the NRL club. …

Collingwood midfielder Adam Treloar expects to take a major step next week as he pushes for an AFL finals recall. While Magpies coach Nathan Buckley remains unsure when the star …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says out-of-favour veteran Danyle Pearce was left somewhat scarred after becoming a “whipping boy” amongst football fans. Pearce will be delisted by Fremantle at season’s end, …

Taking a protein shake to his own wedding explains why All Black Owen Franks looks set to forge one of Test rugby’s longest careers. The indefatigable tighthead prop will raise …

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he’s excited about the AFL debut of ruckman Billy Frampton against Essendon on Friday night. The 21-year-old West Australian has been picked to debut …

Hawthorn expect premiership defender James Frawley to be among several reinforcements for the first week of the AFL finals. Frawley will miss Saturday night’s hotly-anticipated clash with Sydney after jarring …

If a tight bond is essential to win a scrummaging battle, Australia’s Bledisloe Cup set piece woes should be over. Brumbies props Scott Sio and Allan Alaalatoa have been promoted …

Tomas Lavanini has been recalled to add power and aggression to the Argentina pack in their only change as they prepare to meet South Africa for a second successive week …

Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo has justified his surprise decision to leave Red Bull for Renault next year by saying he simply needed a change of scenery – but …

Lock Franco Mostert is the only change to South Africa’s team for Saturday’s Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Mendoza as coach Rassie Erasmus looks to repeat last weekend’s home …

The Wests Tigers are still in the NRL finals race – just – after holding out a fast-finishing Manly 22-20 at Campbelltown. After they trailed by two at the break, …

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is confident Jack Darling will play in Sunday’s crunch match against Brisbane, and he’s urging his players to go “full bore” in their bid to …

Preview of AFL Round 23 matches (all times AEST): FRIDAY, August 24 Port Adelaide v Essendon at Adelaide Oval, 7.50pm Head to head: Power 16 Bombers 13 BetEasy: Power $1.60 …

Sydney have named Lance Franklin for Saturday’s blockbuster AFL clash with Hawthorn, who will welcome back skipper Jarryd Roughead. Roughead returns after missing the past two games with an ankle …

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is confident Jack Darling will play in Sunday’s crunch match against Brisbane, and he’s urging his players to go “full bore” in their bid to …

The Supercars drivers’ merry-go-round is starting to pick up pace – and results at this weekend’s debut Tailem Bend round in South Australia may determine where Ford great Mark Winterbottom …

Highly-rated Melbourne Storm senior assistant coach Adam O’Brien will quit the NRL club at the end of the season. O’Brien told the club of his decision to break his current …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has shot down rumours that Brad Hill wants to leave the AFL club, saying he would be shocked if that was the case. Hill won three …