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WHERE THE NRL’S FIVE WINLESS SIDES MUST IMPROVE IN ROUND THREE: * CANTERBURY (vs Penrith, Friday, ANZ Stadium): The Bulldogs’ attack was always an issue in 2017, but their defence …

Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has declared Daniel Ricciardo and his Red Bull team favourites to take out the Australian Grand Prix. Four-time world champion Hamilton is widely …

State of Origin may be considered the pinnacle but New Zealand international Kodi Nikorima believes Brisbane NRL teammate Tevita Pangai’s decision to brush NSW for Tonga shows the international game …

Preview of NRL round-three matches (all times AEDT): THURSDAY, March 22: Melbourne v North Queensland at AAMI Park, 8:05pm Head to Head: Storm 26 Cowboys 10 Last clash: Grand final …

Geelong skipper Joel Selwood admits his remarkable AFL career hasn’t always been a joy to watch for his loved ones. The hard-as-nails midfielder is set to play his 250th game …

Gillon McLachlan admits there’s no easy way to solve Tasmania’s AFL crisis and boost the state’s junior participation levels. The league boss on Wednesday met local league and government figures …

Melbourne Rebels rookie Jack Maddocks will start at fullback in their Super Rugby clash with the Sharks, replacing injured Wallaby Dane Haylett-Petty in one of seven changes to their run-on …

Kane Douglas has confirmed he will move to France at the end of this season, ending his chances of World Cup selection for the Wallabies. Douglas started in the second-row …

James Maloney admits he’s had to learn how to be a leader since arriving at Penrith and helping dig his team out of two 14-point deficits. Penrith players have credited …

Steve Hocking is with the purists – he’d love to see the AFL key forwards take more marks and kick more goals. But the AFL football operations manager says as …

Katie Brennan’s hopes of playing in the AFLW grand final rest on a last-ditch appeal, likely to focus on a discrepancy in penalties between male and female players. The Western …

James Graham and Gareth Widdop have emerged as staunch supporters for England’s Denver Test against New Zealand, as the controversial fixture continues to appear even more unlikely. Plans for the …

Parramatta will be forced to swim against the tide of history unless they can open their account against the equally desperate Cronulla this weekend. Both sides go into Saturday’s crunch …

The NRL is investigating allegations a match official was also the victim of a homophobic slur as part of its inquiry into the racial abuse levelled at Greg Inglis at …

Gold Coast’s Kade Kolodjashnij is challenging himself to become one of the club’s leaders now that his scary battle with concussion is behind him. The defender missed the last 10 …

Gold Coast’s Konrad Hurrell laughs that his family can’t believe his transformation from Tongan rugby league joker to NRL professional. The in-form Titans’ centre says he is proud of the …

Queensland coach Kevin Walters has declared Greg Inglis and Matt Scott will walk back into the Maroons’ State of Origin team, vowing not to repeat last year’s mistake with Billy …

Mid-season player trades will be an early focus of the AFL’s new all-encompassing competition committee. AFL football operations manager Steve Hocking has confirmed they have ruled out trying to introduce …