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A day after declaring hooker Issac Luke would be sidelined for four weeks with a knee complaint, the Warriors have included him in their starting lineup to face Wests Tigers. …

Seven-point tries will be on offer when the Western Force make their long-awaited return against the Fiji Warriors at nib Stadium on Friday night. A series of rule changes have …

Brisbane skipper Darius Boyd wouldn’t be surprised if Andrew McCullough pulls off yet another Wolverine-like recovery to play in Thursday’s NRL clash with Canterbury. Hooker McCullough was supposed to be …

Tariq Sims has declared he won’t hesitate about nailing NRL teammate Ben Hunt if they are both chosen for State of Origin. Sims is one of a half a dozen …

Adelaide finally have some good news on the injury front, with star goalsneak Eddie Betts expected to return to take on his former side Carlton. The Crows also haven’t ruled …

It’s a sign of how far the Wests Tigers have come. Fuming and frustrated after the Tigers’ two-point loss to the Wests Tigers on Sunday, typically calm coach Ivan Cleary …

A cruel double injury blow will leave the Gold Coast Suns without their AFL co-captains against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday. Off-contract star Tom Lynch will miss four weeks after …

Sydney’s Isacc Heeney says the efforts of the youngsters and “little fellows” in the Swans forward line, show they can get by without their superstar Lance Franklin. The Swans kicked …

Essendon ruckman Matthew Leuenberger will miss the Bombers’ clash with Hawthorn after he accepted an AFL ban for striking. The AFL Tribunal will not sit on Tuesday night after Leuenberger …

Maroons great Petero Civoniceva has urged State of Origin selectors to show faith in North Queensland’s forwards despite their below-par form this season. Queensland is certain to roll out a …

Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan has asked for more from his captain Ryan James as the Titans aim to avoid a fourth successive NRL loss. The hard-edged forward has managed …

Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps has apologised and says he will accept an expected sanction for urinating on a bar during his buck’s night. “I’m a goose, if I’m going to …

Brumbies winger Chance Peni has been banned for five Super Rugby weeks by SANZAAR after pleading guilty to a dangerous tackle that wrecked Crusaders veteran Israel Dagg’s hopes of an …

Multiple Group One-winning trainer Robert Smerdon was in the habit of cheating amid a widespread practice of giving horses covert race day treatments, an inquiry has heard. Racing Victoria stewards …

Impressed by Pecans’ second Group Three win, trainer Joe Pride will now set the bar to the highest level with the mare to be aimed at the Stradbroke Handicap. Bought …

Destiny’s Kiss has never shirked his workload and will continue his preparation towards the Queensland winter carnival on a quick turnaround when he runs at Rosehill. Trainer Joe Pride has …

Trainer Symon Wilde is confident the stars have aligned for Gold Medals ahead of the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool. Two good flat runs, some impressive jumps trials and fine weather …

Capacity fields have been declared for three of the four feature races on days two and three of the Warrnambool carnival. Acceptances were taken on Monday for the Galleywood Hurdle …