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South Sydney coach Anthony Seibold wants his players to keep opposing fullback Kalyn Ponga “in a foam box” in Friday night’s NRL road clash with Newcastle. The only problem for …

Disgruntled XXXX workers are planning to target Brisbane’s State of Origin blockbuster as they continue their industrial dispute with management. The brewery worker’s union, United Voice, on Thursday revealed plans …

Three Test players return to the Blues starting line-up but it’s the debut of strike winger Caleb Clarke that will capture most attention when they face the NSW Waratahs. The …

Alex de Minaur has been beaten in straight sets by Briton Kyle Edmund in the second round of the Estoril Open. The teenage Australian, who was granted a wildcard into …

Trainer Darren Weir has celebrated his 48th birthday by training four winners on the second day of Warrnambool’s three-day May carnival. It followed a quartet of winners on the opening …

Handsome Thief could be headed north for the Brisbane winter carnival after his come-from-behind win in the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool. The feature sprint on the middle day of the …

Trainer Symon Wilde says the positives outweigh the negatives about Gold Medals taking his place in the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool. Gold Medals won Tuesday’s Brierly Steeplechase over 3450m …

Trainer Aaron Purcell has slipped back into life in his home town of Warrnambool claiming one of the features of the three-day carnival, the Galleywood Hurdle. Two Hats gave a …

Despite having done the majority of his racing in Australia, Caulfield Cup winner Boom Time is being treated by the Lindsay Park stable like one of their imported gallopers. Boom …

Shannon Fry happily goes the extra mile with Sofin, the mare who convinced the Bowraville farrier to persevere as a small scale bush trainer. The pair took their trip at …

Brilliant three-year-old Whypeeo will stick to his age group after a back-up plan to take on Group One company was shelved. Trainer Toby Edmonds had been toying with running Whypeeo …

Departing Warriors boss Jim Doyle has hailed former owner Eric Watson as a saviour of rugby league in New Zealand. Executive chairman Doyle and Watson both ended their association with …

THE KEY STATISTICS THAT SUM UP YOUR TEAM’S START TO THE NRL SEASON ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA (1st) The Dragons lead just about every key statistical category this year, including points …

Benji Marshall’s bid to return to Kiwis colours has the endorsement of New Zealand captain Adam Blair. The long-time team-mates at club and Test level lock horns this weekend when …

Parramatta centre Brad Takairangi admits the playing group were upset with claims coach Brad Arthur had lost the dressing room during their horror opening to the NRL season. The Eels …

West Coast goalsneak Willie Rioli wants to emulate his famous cousin Cyril by becoming a pinch-hitting force in the midfield. Cyril Rioli has carved out a brilliant career at the …

Greater Western Sydney AFL co-captain Phil Davis has blasted former St Kilda coach Grant Thomas for calling the Giants a “bunch of big heads”. The star defender believes Thomas’ attack …

The advice to boom Brisbane prop Payne Haas has been simple since his remarkable NRL debut – don’t read any newspapers. Coach Wayne Bennett admitted the 19-year-old Haas faced his …