Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan denies there’s bad blood between him and former Sharks premiership-winning playmaker James Maloney, describing him as a great of the NRL club. Maloney earlier this month …
Canberra star Josh Papalii concedes the Raiders are “falling asleep” near the end of NRL games. Ricky Stuart’s team are fourth in most points scored in the competition this year …
Manly are being driven by hate as they look to block out their NRL salary cap scandal. That’s the view of back-rower Joel Thompson, who’s revealed the club has adopted …
Adelaide coach Don Pyke reckons Richmond are “pretty much atypical” of the AFL. The Crows host their grand final tormentors on Thursday night, with Pyke picking through Richmond’s premiership blueprint. …
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan reckons Sydney will finish on the right side of their nine-year deal with Lance Franklin and his code is lucky to have such a physical specimen. …
North Melbourne fans have been waiting for talented-but-raw tall forward Mason Wood to emerge for a while. That wait continued when he wasn’t picked for the AFL season-opener. Wood, a …
England captain Sean O’Loughlin has joined in the debate over the mid-season Test in Colorado, arguing that the NRL has a duty to promote the international game. Coach Wayne Bennett …
After delivering a memorable post-match spray, North Queensland coach Paul Green has demanded a “reaction” from the Cowboys in their NRL clash with Penrith in Townsville. Green let rip following …
Preview of NRL round-four matches (all times AEDT): THURSDAY, March 29 North Queensland v Penrith at 1300SMILES Stadium, 8:05pm Head to head: Played 36, Cowboys 17, Panthers 19 Last clash: …
Newcastle five-eighth Connor Watson has avoided shoulder surgery and could be back as early as six weeks time. The Knights playmaker has been diagnosed with a capsular injury and is …
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says the format for the expanded 2018 AFLW will be revealed in the next month, with a conference system among the options. The competition will grow …
The Melbourne Rebels have made three changes to the team’s starting line-up to take on the Hurricanes in their Good Friday clash at AAMI Park. Flanker Lopeti Timani, lock Matt …
KEY TALKING POINTS FOR NRL ROUND FOUR * Can the Warriors break their NSW hoodoo against the Sydney Roosters? The Warriors are flying high with three wins from three matches. …
For back-rower Tohu Harris, there’s no magic formula for shackling master playmaker and former teammate Cooper Cronk. What’s needed when the Warriors take on the Sydney Roosters in Sydney on …
Tender ribs have forced the Hurricanes to leave flanker Ardie Savea and centre Matt Proctor out of their Super Rugby match against the Melbourne Rebels. In more positive injury news, …
Wingman Tom Scully is pushing hard for a return to the Greater Western Sydney side but coach Leon Cameron says it will be tough to change a winning combination for …
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott isn’t about to throw the baby out with the tropical monsoonal rain-filled bath water. The Kangaroos suffered a 16-point round one loss to Gold Coast …
Nick Kyrgios will tumble out of the world’s top 20 after failing to defend big rankings points at the Miami Open. Kyrgios suffered a 6-4 6-4 fourth-round loss to Alexander …
