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NSW rookie Jack de Belin is adamant he’ll be able to play through his nagging hip injury when he makes his State of Origin debut in next week’s series opener. …

Lance Franklin’s recently-painted mural in Sydney is accompanied by a few words: ‘one of the greats, or the greatest?’. It is a question that will trigger debate as fans walk …

Marco Trungelliti has finally been revealed as Bernard Tomic’s first-round opponent at the French Open – 21 minutes before the Australian takes to the court. The Argentine made a desperate …

NSW will run out the most inexperienced team in more than three decades of State of Origin football in next Wednesday’s series opener against Queensland. Rookie coach Brad Fittler confirmed …

Siya Kolisi has been named as captain of South Africa for the three-Test home series against England next month, but the flanker will not lead the side against Wales on …

Queensland sports minister Michael de Brenni has promised an answer on whether the ageing Ballymore Stadium will be granted a long-needed facelift by the end of the year. The Queensland …

AFL football boss Steve Hocking admits improvements must be made to the score review system labelled an “embarrassment” by Richmond coach Damien Hardwick. Hocking has admitted an error was made …

West Coast youngster Willie Rioli avoided a suspension for a bum tap, but St Kilda’s Jake Carlisle copped a two-game ban for a Tiger whack. Richmond premiership forward Jack Riewoldt …

In-form fullback Israel Folau has been backed to counter Ireland’s strong kicking game in the much-anticipated three-Test rugby series in June. Folau has been in scintillating form in the NSW …

Wallabies legend John Eales will become the first athlete from outside of rugby league to be honoured with a statue at Suncorp Stadium. The 86-cap lock will be immortalised in …

Greater Western Sydney’s debilitating AFL injury crisis has grown deeper, with veteran Brett Deledio to spend a further two months on the sidelines because of a calf problem. Deledio managed …

Gold Coast defender Jarrod Harbrow admits he hasn’t started contract negotiations despite his current deal expiring at season’s end. The 29-year-old has notched over 200 AFL games and says he …

West Coast players have the chance to create history over the next month – but it’s not being spoken about within the club’s four walls. The Eagles sit one game …

The stunning feats of Daniel Ricciardo and Will Power have created motorsport history. Their success on Sunday ensured Australia became the first country to have drivers win motorsport’s two most …

Western Force will keep star signing Jaque Fourie on ice for a bit longer, with the World Cup-winning Springbok set to miss the June 9 clash with the Melbourne Rebels. …

West Coast youngster Willie Rioli has avoided suspension for tapping the backside of umpire Ray Chamberlain, instead copping a fine. AFL match review officer Michael Christian on Monday handed down …

The game plan will be simple for Greg Inglis when he makes his triumphant State of Origin return from injury as Queensland’s new skipper – wreak havoc. After missing the …

No pressure, then. Preparing for his State of Origin halfback debut, Ben Hunt has been told by coach Kevin Walters that Queensland is now “his team” as the Maroons begin …