Aliir Aliir’s return is the latest reminder of Sydney’s depth that has the AFL team poised to be a premiership contender again. Aliir played in round four, then was recalled …
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is challenging his troops to win the potentially decisive penalty count in Saturday night’s series-deciding showdown with Ireland in Sydney. The most penalised side in world …
Queensland great Darren Lockyer expects rookie Kalyn Ponga to prove his mettle despite predicting the 20-year-old will be targeted in defence in State of Origin II in Sydney. The Maroons …
For the first time in a long time, history is finally on NSW’s side. The Blues will enter Sunday night’s second State of Origin as the shortest-priced favourites they’ve been …
Melbourne Storm boss Dave Donaghy says he never doubted Craig Bellamy would re-sign with the NRL champions and spurn a huge offer from Brisbane. The 58-year-old coach put to bed …
The Wallabies won’t die wondering as they strive to lock up their first three-Test series win in almost two decades with an all-out attack on Ireland in Sydney. Rain, hail …
NSW’s attacking middle are ready to seize the moment and take whatever limited chances Queensland offer them in State of Origin II at ANZ Stadium. The Blues’ attacking prowess up …
Pragmatism has trumped sentiment at Port Adelaide, with Jack Watts and Jack Trengove to miss playing their old side Melbourne. Friday night’s AFL blockbuster at Adelaide Oval would have been …
Ireland have made five changes to their starting side for Saturday’s deciding rugby Test against Australia at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. Injuries to winger Andrew Conway (hip), openside flanker Dan Leavy …
He’s the former Tonga soccer goalkeeper with the brother who stars in the NRL and whose All Blacks debut is like a bolt from the blue. Meet Shannon Frizell, the …
Brisbane’s Allen Christensen has revealed how close he had come to pulling the pin on his AFL career after a string of shoulder injuries. The midfield-forward has made a strong …
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley admits his AFL team weren’t ready to handle success the last time they challenged for finals in 2015. Ahead of their clash against old foes Carlton …
Forget about aggression and physicality, Maroons hard man Josh McGuire says Queensland must win the battle between the ears to be any chance of levelling the series on Sunday. McGuire …
Halfback Nick Phipps and blindside flanker Lukhan Tui have won starts for the Wallabies’ series-deciding Test against Ireland in Sydney. Phipps replaces the injured Will Genia, while Tui’s promotion has …
Blooding four new players in one Test carries risk which has New Zealand coach Steve Hansen on edge heading into the series finale against France. Centre Jack Goodhue and flanker …
Queensland enforcer Jai Arrow says he won’t need to play bodyguard for rookie Kalyn Ponga despite expectations the 20-year-old will be targeted in the front line of defence on Sunday. …
Mal Meninga has opened the door for James Maloney and Damien Cook to become prominent members of the Kangaroos spine if they can seal a State of Origin series win …
George Smith’s seemingly endless rugby career will be extended by at least six more months after signing a short-term deal with English club Bristol Bears. It was presumed Smith, who …
