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Rising Australian official Angus Gardner has been handed the plum appointment of refereeing the Super Rugby final. Gardener’s performances through the season and his communication sklills have earned widespread praise …

The stars appear to be aligning for Anthony Seibold’s return to Brisbane as an NRL coach but the South Sydney mentor insists he hasn’t been offered or given any thought …

He left everything out on the field – mostly his lunch. But Andrew Fifita’s gutsy effort for Cronulla in their 12-10 NRL loss to Brisbane, after battling food poisoning, did …

Jason Coyle is looking forward to taking Salsonic back to the races for the Winter Challenge at Rosehill but a wide barrier has the trainer realistic about his first-up expectations. …

Leading jockey Damian Browne has lost an internal review application to have a two-month suspension overturned. Browne was outed after stewards found him guilty of not giving Fighting Teo every …

All samples taken from Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie’s stable on Weetwood Handicap day have proved clear of any prohibited substances. However, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has again emphasised any …

With a top-three finish in the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership and the apprentices’ title already wrapped up, Ethan Brown is within reach of another milestone at the season-ending city meeting. Brown, …

Trainer Desleigh Forster is hoping things go smoother for Too Good For Refuse at Doomben as the stakes winner heads one of her strongest representations at a race meeting. Too …

Mick Price is known as a straight shooter. He’ll give his horses a glowing report when he thinks they’re ready to win but he’s also quick to downplay their chances …

A perfect barrier draw has given Archer’s Paradox a chance to again show her brilliant early pace as she chases a big pay day at Doomben. Archer’s Paradox is one …

Trainer Stuart Kendrick has decided to back So Invincible up as he attempts to ensure he again finishes in the top 20 on the Australian trainers’ premiership. The Sunshine Coast-based …

Australia’s Matthew Ebden has breezed through to the quarter-finals of the Atlanta Open after beating American Donald Young in straight sets. The fourth-seed hit nine aces to overpower the world …

The Hurricanes concede it’s unrealistic to rely on defence to topple proven Super Rugby play-off kingpins the Crusaders in Saturday’s semi-final. Two years ago the Wellington-based side stormed to a …

A day after demanding a response from Brisbane’s board, Wayne Bennett says he is comfortable with their decision to delay making a call on his future until October. Broncos coach …

A chance to make history is motivating the NSW Waratahs, with coach Daryl Gibson seeing Saturday’s Super Rugby semi-final as a reward for turning around after last season’s disastrous campaign. …

Another round, another NRL bunker controversy. Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has ensured officials will come under scrutiny for yet another week after claiming the refereeing was “not up to scratch” …

Geelong coach Chris Scott remains confident the AFL club will retain in-demand midfielder Tim Kelly. Kelly has played all 17 games in his first season with the Cats, getting plenty …

The road to change in the AFL is paved with uncertainty but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan reckons the rationale is clear. Fagan is well placed to observe the heated debate …