South Sydney believe Sam Burgess’ suspension has been a blessing in disguise, proving they are no longer a one-man band. The English enforcer was breathing fire and brimstone this week …
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is rapt for Tom Boyd, calling his AFL return a big leap. Boyd is among four inclusions for Saturday night’s match against Fremantle in Perth. …
Alicia Molik is backing Ashleigh Barty and Samantha Stosur to pilot Australia back into the Fed Cup elite after naming the pair for both singles and doubles duties in this …
Sam Powell-Pepper’s decision to stand down for Port Adelaide’s AFL clash with Geelong on Saturday was made without pressure from the club, coach Ken Hinkley says. The midfielder served a …
Carlton coach Brendon Bolton feels there’s blue skies ahead despite losing another key player in Matthew Kreuzer to injury for their MCG clash with West Coast on Saturday. Ruckman Kreuzer …
Hawthorn have prepared for midfield ball-magnet Tom Mitchell to be targeted by North Melbourne at Etihad Stadiuim on Sunday. Coach Alastair Clarkson won’t be fazed if the Kangaroos’ run-with specialist …
Queensland captain James Slipper has welcomed the return of Wallabies great George Smith, as the Reds try to break a horror Super Rugby streak against the Chiefs. But he also …
Key Cronulla trio Wade Graham, Luke Lewis and Andrew Fifita are all chances to line up for Sunday’s crunch NRL clash with Penrith. Coach Shane Flanagan said on Friday that …
Ashleigh Barty and Samantha Stosur have been named to play both singles and doubles after Australian captain Alicia Molik pulled somewhat of a selection surprise for this weekend’s Fed Cup …
He jumped on the bus, now Benji Marshall deserves to get on the plane. That’s the belief of Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary, who insists his reborn playmaker deserves to …
Chris Waller hopes the reintroduction of blinkers can sharpen Tangled’s concentration so he can improve on a creditable third in the Group One Australian Derby. Waller put winkers on the …
Moss Trip’s unplaced but encouraging showing in the Group One Surround Stakes has convinced Peter Snowden to give the filly a chance to race on in Queensland. The trainer originally …
Veteran Toowoomba trainer Richie Stephenson will break his usual rule and back Emphasis up quickly at Doomben. Emphasis will tackle Saturday’s Listed Tails Stakes (1600m) as a stepping stone to …
Greg Hickman has an opportunity to emulate El Dorado Dreaming’s shock victory in the ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes with recent arrival Blazing Issue. El Dorado Dreaming produced an upset when …
After one ride in a jump-out at Caulfield, Craig Williams believes there is a Group One win awaiting Nature Strip. The gelding makes his return from a short break in …
Most jockeys don’t feel their careers have been fulfilled unless there is a Group One victory logged against their name. Damien Oliver has bagged 108, a tally he shares with …
With Winx having a well-deserved rest, Chris Waller’s attention turns to a new dimension to his stable when Japanese import Satono Rasen starts the Australian phase of his career. The …
Few horses will carry a better first-up form line into a race than New Zealander Chocante at Doomben. The last time the five-year-old gelding resumed at 1600m he finished third …
