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A lack of defensive hunger, not his players reading their own good press, is behind Melbourne’s mid-season slump, according to Simon Goodwin. The Demons were lauded as a premiership contender …

The Brumbies believe they can pull off a miracle run to secure an unlikely Super Rugby finals berth after winning three straight games. The ACT team have hit their best …

Nathan Cleary is hoping one-on-one video sessions with NSW great Andrew Johns will help him create his own State of Origin highlights reel. Not satisfied with helping steer the Blues …

He’s the nephew of the Emperor of Lang Park and he’s out to secure his spot at Belmore. Canterbury playmaker Lachlan Lewis is determined to step out of the long …

Fremantle veteran Stephen Hill will notch his 200-game milestone this weekend, and he hopes his brother will be out on the field to celebrate it with him. Hill will become …

West Coast forward Liam Ryan will miss at least one AFL match as the club continues to investigate his recent car crash. Ryan made a surprise return to training on …

Michael Hooper’s No.7 shirt fits well, but emerging NSW Waratahs flanker Will Miller is earning praise by doing things his way. Starting his first game at openside for the Tahs, …

Greater Western Sydney aren’t getting ahead of themselves after conquering the first of four AFL season-defining challenges, with Lachie Whitfield saying there is plenty to improve on. GWS have arrested …

They built a State of Origin dynasty on a “pick-and-stick” policy, but NSW great Paul McGregor reckons Queensland have abandoned it by axing Ben Hunt as halfback for game three. …

Queensland Reds rookie Jordan Petaia has been moved to outside centre for Friday’s Super Rugby clash with the Melbourne Rebels to cover for the stinging loss of Samu Kerevi. Wallabies …

Craig Bellamy has laid down the challenge to St George Illawarra, predicting they’re set to pay a heavy toll for their State of Origin representation. While the Dragons are riding …

Hawthorn premiership star Cyril Rioli has announced his retirement from the AFL, effective immediately. The 28-year-old had been on compassionate leave since early June, travelling with his family to home …

Essendon are set to decide whether injured spearhead Joe Daniher returns this AFL season but coach John Worsfold insists a potential finals tilt won’t influence their call. Daniher, who is …

Star Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson’s return from an ACL injury has been even better than he expected. The English international has slotted seamlessly back into the Raiders’ NRL side despite …

They’re the ifs, buts and maybes that make up an NRL season but they sit as a stinging reminder to Canberra of how different their year could’ve been if they …

Retiring Queensland great Billy Slater says he would trade the Maroons captaincy for one more chance to run alongside good friend Greg Inglis. Slater was humbled to receive the Queensland …

Trainer Symon Wilde will have a close look at the weather forecast before deciding if Inn Keeper runs in the All Victorian Sprint Series Final or waits for the . …

Danny Williams will again call on claiming apprentice Sam Weatherley to reduce She Knows’ weight when the filly returns to Randwick. The three-year-old has been given 61.5kg in Saturday’s Benchmark …