Australia’s newly installed women’s sevens coach has already begun toughening up the Olympic champions whom he says have become targets for the world’s improving teams. John Manenti will take Australia’s …
While Wallabies duty is beckoning, Melbourne’s Test candidates won’t be leaving anything in the tank against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday given their Super Rugby finals hopes are on …
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has made good on his promise to double down on youth, swinging the axe on veterans Hayden Ballantyne, Danyle Pearce and Michael Johnson. The veteran trio …
Parramatta are leaving Beau Scott’s future in the veteran’s hands as he recovers from knee surgery. Scott went under the knife on Wednesday after suffering a season-ending ACL tear against …
James Maloney has backed calls for sin-bins for deliberate late shots on playmakers after champion halfback Johnathan Thurston questioned if it would take him breaking a rib for the NRL …
West Coast coach Adam Simpson insists Dom Sheed’s surprise axing isn’t a form of punishment, saying the midfielder is simply unlucky to be squeezed out of the side. Sheed was …
In the AFL spotlight after a run of five increasingly spectacular wins, Melbourne are bringing a touch of Hollywood to their preparations for Saturday’s clash against the slumping Western Bulldogs. …
Jarryd Hayne is inching closer to an NRL return as Parramatta fight for their pride over the second half of the NRL season. Hayne will once again be missing from …
Boom Geelong defender Tom Stewart has gone from the coach’s doghouse to penning a new AFL deal in the space of a week. The 25-year-old has signed a new contract …
He’s the former NSW police cadet who now intends ‘killing’ some Queenslanders. Reagan Campbell-Gillard was barely 24 hours into his first State of Origin camp when he openly declared to …
Playing bold football against West Coast at their imposing new home is easier said than done. But that’s what St Kilda must do if they’re to have any shot at …
Hawthorn need to fix their misfiring attack and fast if they’re to avoid a fourth straight AFL loss. The Hawks will be hoping to climb back into the top eight …
Brad Fittler hasn’t lost the family touch. For all his zany ways, Fittler proved there was a real touch of heart and recognition about his new-age coaching ways when he …
Queensland’s players with injury concerns are set to receive the official all clear ahead of next week’s State of Origin opener in Melbourne after the team trained strongly on Friday. …
While Richmond spearhead Jack Riewoldt returns from concussion, Josh Caddy will still be putting his hand up for more time in the forward line as the Tigers look to put …
Gold Coast junior Lachie Weller returned to the AFL club in October but it was only this week he was able to set foot on his home ground. Finally on …
NSW have brushed aside concerns over their defensive edges, insisting they’ve picked players based on their ability to shut out Queensland’s attacking stars. The Blues backline’s tackling prowess has been …
Jason Taumalolo has left the door open for a controversial return to New Zealand after refusing to pledge his allegiance to the Kiwis or Tonga for the representative round later …

















