If recent history is an accurate guide Essendon should be afraid – very afraid. The Bombers emerge from their AFL mid-season bye to take on West Coast at Optus Stadium …
They may be no strangers to a comeback but a desperate Queensland admit they must overcome the “fear factor” in Sunday’s must-win State of Origin game two in Sydney to …
Newcastle second-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon faces a maximum two-game NRL ban for dangerous contact in the Knights’ loss to Melbourne on Sunday. Fitzgibbon was on Monday hit with a grade two …
He’s the latest Blues baby who planned to be changing nappies on Sunday. Instead Cronulla prop Matt Prior will be preparing for a new experience of another kind after being …
Kalyn Ponga’s irresistible form has proved just that for Queensland coach Kevin Walters, who will unleash the 20-year-old in Sunday’s must win State of Origin clash in Sydney. The Newcastle …
Melbourne’s Tim Glasby is on standby for Dylan Napa after Queensland admitted the Sydney Roosters prop was their biggest injury concern ahead of Sunday’s must win State of Origin game …
Kalyn Ponga is set to debut for a Queensland side aiming to level the State of Origin equation on Sunday. Maroons coach Kevin Walters named an 18-man squad on Monday …
All Blacks great Christian Cullen supports Steve Hansen’s call for an NRL-style report system in rugby for foul play. New Zealand benefited from a red card shown to France fullback …
Marmelo has continued his build-up to a second crack at the Melbourne Cup with victory in the Listed Grand Cup at York. The Hughie Morrison-trained Marmelo, who finished ninth as …
If top Queensland mare Savanna Amour can win the Tatt’s Tiara connections hope it will help her stake a claim for a slot in the $13 million Everest. The winner …
Eddie Jones’ immediate future remains secure after the Rugby Football Union released a terse statement declaring that England’s embattled head coach retains its support. Jones is under siege on multiple …
Two-time grand slam winner Garbine Muguruza isn’t lacking confidence as she starts the build-up to defending her Wimbledon title. “I believe I can win the trophy again,” said the 24-year-old …
The AFL bye has come at a perfect time for Richmond and Geelong, with several players on the verge of returns. The Tigers and Cats will have the week off …
Patrick Dangerfield is the latest AFL star under the spotlight for staging – a topic that has Richmond coach Damien Hardwick fuming. The Geelong star will come under video review …
Hull KR coach Tim Sheens was delighted with a point from his side’s battling 24-24 draw at Castleford after admitting he feared they were heading for a 60-point thrashing. The …
Ashleigh Barty has heaped disappointment on Britain’s home hope Johanna Konta for a second successive year in the Nottingham Open as she ran out a three-set winner in a tight …
Novak Djokovic is relishing the chance to renew his rivalry with Andy Murray. Murray is making his long-awaited return at Queen’s Club this week after 11 months out with a …
Carlton skipper Marc Murphy will meet with his manager this week as he nears a decision about where he will finish his AFL career. As the Blues’ painstaking list rebuild …
