NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has opted for size over speed for Friday night’s Super Rugby showdown with South Africa’s conference-leading Lions. Gibson has recalled Tom Staniforth to partner Rob …
Rugby’s highest-profile referee Nigel Owens has urged Israel Folau to judge him on his character rather than his sexuality. The Wallabies star has also been admonished for his anti-gay views …
St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor believes the doubters waiting for the Dragons’ bubble to burst may be in for a rude shock. The unbeaten competition leaders flew out for …
Canterbury coach Dean Pay has dismissed accusations of “rolling around and milking” levelled at Josh Morris over the penalty that led to South Sydney star Sam Burgess copping a two-game …
Trent Barrett must have thick skin. Just two-and-a-half years into his first NRL head-coaching gig, the Manly mentor has had to endure more than some veterans do in a lifetime. …
Rugby’s highest-profile referee Nigel Owens has urged Israel Folau to judge him on his personality rather than his homosexuality. The Wallabies star has also been admonished for his anti-gay views …
Trainer Henry Dwyer has gathered some new intelligence about Theanswermyfriend from the last time he ran at Caulfield. The gelding was having his second start for Dwyer after being transferred …
Fell Swoop is headed for uncharted territory as Matt Dale makes another attempt to coax the dual TJ Smith Stakes placegetter from a form slump. A permanent move to the …
Trainer John Sadler says only a heavy track will keep highly promising three-year-old Nature Strip from his racetrack return at Caulfield. The winner of four of his five starts, Nature …
Jean Dubois has high expectations for Guerrier as the colt prepares to emulate stablemate Aylmerton by taking on Group One opposition. The Goulburn trainer has six juveniles in work, and …
The Jackson Hastings situation was a ticking time bomb at Manly and the play-making utility will probably not be considered for first grade this year, says coach Trent Barrett. Barrett …
Grigor Dimitrov survived a scare against Pierre-Hugues Herbert before holding his nerve to win 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters, while Dominic Thiem edged …
Daniel Ricciardo says he needs more than winning last Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix to convince him to stay with Red Bull next season. The 28-year-old Australian is out of contract …
For the second season running, Hawthorn face another daunting stretch without star AFL forwards Cyril Rioli and Paul Puopolo. But they covered for the injured duo admirably last year and …
Richmond brought out the big guns, but even the presence of premiership coach Damien Hardwick wasn’t enough to get Jack Graham out of his AFL ban. Graham will miss the …
Former NSW halfback Brett Finch has warned Blues selectors not to forget Mitchell Pearce when it’s time to pick playmakers for the State of Origin series opener. The Blues’ mainstay …
Benji Marshall hasn’t given up hope of wearing the Kiwi jumper one last time before hanging up his boots. After establishing himself as arguably the form New Zealander of the …
Adelaide’s early-season injury struggles have continued, with star forward Eddie Betts ruled out for at least a fortnight by a hamstring strain. Betts, 31, reported tightness and was unable to …
