One thing is clear after AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan’s hosting of all 18 coaches at his house: there is genuine concern about the state of the game. McLachlan’s informal …
Captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will fly to Townsville with the Warriors but his involvement in Friday’s NRL clash with North Queensland is no certainty. Coach Stephen Kearney said Tuivasa-Sheck needs to …
The NRL has backed down on its refereeing crackdown in the face of a tidal wave of public criticism. In a substantial change of tack, NRL CEO Todd Greenberg announced …
Star hooker Josh Hodgson has been rushed back into Canberra’s team as the Raiders look to keep their NRL season alive. The English international has been recovering from an ACL …
Melbourne veteran fullback Billy Slater is on track to answer Queensland’s SOS after being named to make his return from a hamstring injury in Sunday’s NRL clash with Newcastle. Maroons …
Gavin Cooper knows that cutting out the “under-nine errors” will help North Queensland turn around their NRL season but says it’s not as simple as it sounds. The Cowboys (4-10) …
Competition from within the Australian ranks rather than from the opposition is behind Kurtley Beale’s evolution as a Wallabies enforcer. Always a gifted attacker known for his footwork and creativity, …
James Graham has thrown his support behind his embattled former Canterbury teammates as their horror season enters a race to avoid the wooden spoon. The Bulldogs now sit equal with …
Sydney and West Coast’s AFL rivalry has been reignited, with the top-four teams to square off in their most meaningful clash since the 2006 grand final. The Swans and Eagles …
Supercars have given the go-ahead for a historic night race in Sydney after a successful round of testing. The August 4 event will mark the first race under lights for …
Michael Maguire will field a New Zealand team severely weakened by retirements and without a captain when they face England in Denver. In a tumultuous day for the Kiwis, forwards …
South Sydney’s Maddison Studdon will captain NSW in the inaugural Women’s State of Origin with star Ruan Sims ruling herself out because of injury. Young halfback Studdon will create history …
AFL retirement can wait for Hawthorn great Shaun Burgoyne. In the week of his 350th senior match, the revered four-time premiership player is upbeat about playing beyond this season. Nicknamed …
Pete Samu only met his Wallabies teammates last week but will already have to request a favour before Saturday’s Test against Ireland at AAMI Park. The target of a tug-of-war …
Queensland coach Kevin Walters says he feels sorry for Darius Boyd after revealing the Brisbane captain was in the selection mix before announcing his shock representative retirement. Boyd, 30, told …
Gold Coast chairman Tony Cochrane has taken aim at Melbourne’s AFL media contingent for their treatment of star free agent Tom Lynch. The prized key forward is off contract at …
They’re the most lethal left side in the NRL and they have South Sydney poised for a shock premiership push. After 14 rounds, the Rabbitohs’ left flank of skipper Greg …
It’s the horror record the Wests Tigers must overcome to keep pace with the fight for the NRL’s top eight. In their past three games against Canberra, the Tigers have …
