The cavalry may soon arrive for a depleted Queensland with veterans Billy Slater and Matt Scott poised to return after the Maroons’ 22-12 State of Origin series-opening loss in Melbourne. …
They were the biggest pre-State of Origin talking point, but the NRL’s referees had their quietest game all year in the series opener at the MCG. Just a combined five …
World No.1 Simona Halep has twice been left heartbroken in her quest for grand slam glory in Paris. Yet even now, standing just two wins away from redemption, she says …
Rafael Nadal’s grip on the French Open title was in danger of being loosened by the unlikely figure of Diego Schwartzman. The man who has lost just twice in 85 …
Life after the Big Three may have started ominously for Queensland. But coach Kevin Walters believes the Maroons have come back from a “much worse place” to lift the trophy …
Not that long ago, one was a garbologist and the other a concreter, but now Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Folau Fainga’a are poised to be unveiled as Wallabies hookers. The two …
Adelaide coach Don Pyke has no qualms about young midfielder Matt Crouch being his fourth captain this AFL season. The 23-year-old Crouch is set to lead Adelaide on Sunday when …
Even in defeat, new Queensland captain Greg Inglis cast some shadow over the State of Origin opener. So much so that opposing coach Brad Fittler compared him to a lunar …
Richmond premiership player Daniel Rioli is pressing for his long-awaited AFL recall when the Tigers travel to face Port Adelaide. The speedy forward needed surgery after breaking his foot in …
“Learn from the past, but don’t dwell on it.” It’s the simple mantra NSW will take into State of Origin II at ANZ Stadium on June 24, as they go …
Queensland can’t blame a horror preparation for their State of Origin loss to NSW, according to Maroons playmaker Cameron Munster. The Maroons were outplayed 22-12 by the Blues in game …
Seemingly forgiven for his bizarre late-night indiscretion, Jordie Barrett will make history after being named fullback for the All Blacks’ first Test against France. In the only real surprise selection …
Controversial England selection Brad Shields has added an extra element to the squad on their tour of South Africa, new teammate Chris Robshaw says. New Zealand-born Shields has opted to …
Maria Sharapova’s French Open comeback has been ended in straight sets by ruthless Garbine Muguruza. The Russian, back on the Paris clay having missed the last two editions due to …
Queensland centre Will Chambers faces a one match ban after being slapped with a dangerous contact charge in NSW’s 22-12 win in Wednesday’s State of Origin opener in Melbourne. Chambers …
Boyd Cordner may have had the ‘C’ beside this name but it was James Maloney who ultimately stood up to lead the Blues to victory in the opening State of …
MAROONS PLAYER RATINGS FOR STATE OF ORIGIN I: 1. MICHAEL MORGAN – Safe at the back, finishing with 169 metres. Struggled to inject himself in attack. 6 2. VALENTINE HOLMES …
New era, new NSW. In Monday’s pre-match media conference, Blues coach Brad Fittler admitted he couldn’t be sure the least-experienced NSW State of Origin team in 37 years wouldn’t crack …
