Geelong key forward Tom Hawkins will face the AFL tribunal after being referred directly for intentional umpire contact. It will be a test case, with Hawkins saying his contact with …
The challenge of beating a tag has not always been embraced by Brisbane vice captain Dayne Zorko – just ask Gold Coast’s Touk Miller. But Lions coach Chris Fagan believes …
St George Illawarra’s State of Origin hopefuls will surely never get a better chance to prove their credentials. Fresh off the back of a visit from Brad Fittler and his …
Supercars championship leader Scott McLaughlin has claimed a third successive pole after qualifying fastest in Perth. The Shell V-Power star left it until the last minute to snatch top place …
Richmond are backing Toby Nankervis’ fierce competitive streak to help counter the imposing physical presence of Fremantle’s Aaron Sandilands when the sides clash at the MCG. Their duel will be …
Earlier this week, Trent Barrett stood up in front of his Manly players and told them he wasn’t going anywhere. On Sunday, Sea Eagles players desperately need to stand up …
The Crusaders don’t need Australia’s help to be on top of the Super Rugby ladder but they’ve got it anyway in the form of top NRL coach Craig Bellamy. The …
St Kilda assistant Henry Playfair has endured his share of tough times through his AFL playing and coaching career. The versatile big man was around Geelong in 2006’s stormy season, …
Manly have ruled out having a play for NRL bad boy Todd Carney despite their halves stocks being decimated. With Lachlan Croker suffering a season-ending ACL rupture and Jackson Hastings …
Trainer Mark Newnham is confident an injury-related change of jockey for Anatola will not impact on the mare’s ability to secure black-type at her first attempt. Josh Parr’s tumble from …
Trainer Ciaron Maher is hoping Aloisia can be his return Group One winner when she runs in the Australasian Oaks at Morphettville. The filly gave Aaron Purcell his first Group …
During his troubled two-and-a-half year tenure at Manly, Trent Barrett has sometimes looked up at the sky and cursed the rugby league gods. But despite being worn down by more …
William Inglis and Son managing director Mark Webster has signalled his intention to step down from his role at the thoroughbred auction house. Webster has told the board he will …
Serene Miss could move out of her comfort zone if she continues to race through the grades in style at Rosehill. Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has so far adopted a …
In an ironic twist Tom Melbourne’s biggest stumbling block to returning to the winner’s circle at the Gold Coast may be his stablemates. That is the opinion of trainer Chris …
Highway has an opportunity to embark on the road trip of a lifetime with Group One-winning trainer Steve Englebrecht. He only has a small team at Warwick Farm these days …
One of Lloyd Williams cast-offs has already made winning debut for new trainer Kim Waugh and now the other stayer she bought from the prolific Melbourne Cup-winning owner can book …
After 18 months away from racing most rising nine-year-olds would be gearing for retirement. Not Akavoroun who makes his return in the Australian Trainers’ Association Handicap (1400m) at Flemington on …
