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Wayne Bennett says Queensland coach Kevin Walters must discover the state’s new breed of stars to ensure the next cycle of Maroons dominance. In an era-defining selection call, Bennett handed …

Making his long-awaited return from injury, Melbourne co-captain Jack Viney says he’s been driven by the disappointment of watching the Demons narrowly miss the 2017 AFL finals. The 24-year-old star …

PREVIEW OF SUPER RUGBY WEEK 14 (all times AEST): FRIDAY, May 18: HURRICANES v QUEENSLAND REDS at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, 17:35 Head to head: Played 21, Hurricanes 15, Reds 6 …

NSW Waratahs chairman Roger Davis has called for neutral referees to be used in more key Super Rugby matches. Davis believes big games between teams from different countries should have …

NSW second-rower Tyson Frizell has poured cold water on any potential Andrew Fifita State of Origin cameo, claiming it wouldn’t be fair for him to be available for just two …

Mitchell Aubusson is rarely talked about as being in the pantheon of Sydney Roosters greats, however Trent Robinson has hailed him as typifying the spirit of the foundation club. The …

Geelong AFL coach Chris Scott admits he’s concerned with the uncertainty surrounding luckless forward Dan Menzel’s recovery from a groin injury. The 26-year-old Menzel made a flying start to the …

Veteran Sydney back Nick Smith has a short response to Alastair Clarkson’s claim that the Swans’ defence gets away with blue murder. “He’s got his opinions, we think we play …

St George Illawarra’s record run of an unchanged starting side looks set to continue with Jack de Belin and Ben Hunt both fit to face Canberra on Sunday. Hunt (cork) …

Aaron Smith returns to a near-full strength Highlanders team wary of the Waratahs’ state of mind when they meet in Sydney on Saturday. All Blacks halfback Smith sat out last …

Mental warfare has become a part of trans-Tasman games, providing an intriguing backdrop to the Super Rugby season. It’s a scenario that will play out again when the Hurricanes meet …

Western Bulldogs captain Easton Wood is fit to lead his AFL club on their intimidating mission to Adelaide Oval on Friday night, but another favourite son will test his fitness …

Adelaide’s injury crisis has worsened with captain Taylor Walker ruled out of AFL action in coming weeks. Walker will miss Friday night’s game against the Western Bulldogs and also following …

Queensland great Billy Moore thinks Gold Coast will regret the splash for cash on hulking forward Shannon Boyd as the NRL considers a game-changing interchange reduction. The Canberra and Australian …

Andrew McCullough will clash with Jake Friend in what is being billed as a State of Origin audition on Friday at Suncorp Stadium. But in the wake of Queensland captain …

Kotoni Staggs’ utility value has earned him an NRL debut for the injury-hit Brisbane Broncos. The 19-year-old won the final bench spot ahead of Gehamat Shibasaki as the Broncos do …

The time is now for Mitchell Moses to stand up. Not just to save Parramatta’s NRL season against the Warriors on Friday night, but also to press his own apparently …

Canterbury coach Dean Pay’s fine for his spray at the referees has been reduced to $15,000 by the NRL. Pay was initially slugged with a $25,000 reprimand for his post-match …