St Kilda coach Alan Richardson is hopeful Jack Billings’ axing will prove to be the tough love moment that turns his faltering AFL career around. Richardson has been a staunch …
No Sandilands, no Fyfe – no hope? Fremantle coach Ross Lyon knows that is what the punters are thinking, but he wants his players to prove them wrong in Sunday’s …
It’s been 18 months since David Pocock played Test rugby but the Wallabies have been told not to expect the ruck-warrior’s breakdown magic against Ireland on Saturday night. The warning …
Last year’s drawn Lions series is an important reference point for the All Blacks and France as they brace for an intriguing first Test in Auckland. Eden Park was the …
Aaron Woods concedes he could be forced out by Canterbury’s salary cap mess however the Sydney Roosters have ruled themselves out of the race for the former NSW prop. Woods …
Fewer players, more umpires, reduced interchanges, no runners – no idea is too left-field as the AFL considers ways to combat congestion and improve the spectacle of the game. The …
Newcastle sensation Kalyn Ponga faces the ultimate Origin acid test over the next fortnight when he takes on the NRL’s two most dominant fullbacks. Queensland coach Kevin Walters has dangled …
Just weeks ago, Michael Hooper was questioning how NSW rugby could have ever let Crusaders revelation Pete Samu slip through their fingers. Now the relieved Wallabies captain is salivating at …
Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will sit out their NRL clash with Manly in Christchurch on Saturday. The classy fullback hasn’t recovered from the ankle damage suffered in their last-start loss …
They’re the bottom-placed team at the Top End. But by the time they return to the reality of home, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur hopes his confidence-sapped playing group not only …
Melbourne aren’t expecting in-demand coach Craig Bellamy to declare his future before the Storm takes on Brisbane, the other NRL club vying for his services. Bellamy said he would use …
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has confirmed winger Valentine Holmes will play against Wests Tigers on Sunday. Flanagan says playing in Queensland’s 22-12 loss to NSW is unlikely to rattle Holmes, …
Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has talked up Australia’s damaging attack and backed it to end Ireland’s 15-month unbeaten run on Saturday night. The well-grooved Irish are favourites in the series …
Wayne Carey already thinks North Melbourne can win the AFL premiership and the Roos might convince a few more people if they can beat Geelong. North take on the Cats …
It will be mate against mate at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night, when Sydney young gun Jake Lloyd squares off against an in-form friend he lived with for two years. …
The French Open women’s final is an intriguing match-up of two players who have either tasted victory on the biggest of stages or come tantalisingly close. On one side of …
Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels hopes the Western Force will continue to thrive in World Series Rugby, but there’s no place he’d rather be than in Super Rugby. Wessels coached …
The Sydney Roosters have reiterated their support for their oft-criticised forward pack, rubbishing rumours of interest in Martin Taupau and Aaron Woods. Woods is only six months into a four-year …
