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Apprentice jockey Thomas Stockdale will have an extended period on the sidelines after breaking his leg in a fall at Stony Creek on Sunday. Thomas Stockdale fractured both his tibia …

Lanciato has been given a one kilogram penalty in the Doncaster Mile for his win in the Newcastle Newmarket. The penalty for Friday’s Group Three victory takes Lanciato’s Doncaster weight …

A rails-hugging ride by Michael Walker has given the jockey and Lindsay Park a second big Cup victory within 48 hours. Walker teamed with David and Ben Hayes and Tom …

Rugby league fans have panned new ARL Commission chairman Peter Beattie for his Cronulla Sharks gaffe. The former Queensland premier and self-described lifelong rugby league fan couldn’t pick the team’s …

Dual Group One-winning filly Shoals is a notable omission from the 23 nominations for the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill. John Messara said he and fellow owner Jonathan Munz along with …

An important set of Randwick barrier trials featuring Blue Diamond Stakes winner Written By has been postponed because of rain. Randwick received 53mm overnight and Tuesday’s 15 trials have been …

The form lines of Beau Geste look unbeatable going into Wednesday’s Warwick Farm meet, the 2-time winner down in class and up in confidence after convincing trial form. James Cumming’s …

Wayne Bennett has told lanky Brisbane flyer Corey Oates to be ready for a switch to the forwards after Jaydn Su’A copped a one-week ban for a sickening shoulder charge. …

New ARL Commission chairman Peter Beattie has apologised for his Cronulla Sharks gaffe, putting it down to a case of nerves. The former Queensland premier and self-described lifelong rugby league …

Former Brisbane hooker Michael Ennis has savaged the Broncos’ forward pack, claiming they are lacking an intimidation factor for the first time in the glamour club’s history. The spotlight has …

Brodie Grundy’s rough conduct fine is some badly-needed good news for Collingwood ahead of their AFL season-opener against Hawthorn. Their No.1 ruckman was penalised $2000 in Monday’s match review findings, …

Sydney Roosters forward Frank-Paul Nuuausala has vowed to make the most of his return to the NRL club following his surprise move from the Super League. Nuuausala thought he had …

Geelong star Gary Ablett plans to ramp up his training later this week as he tries to prove his readiness for the start of the AFL season. As the Cats …

A tug-of-war between the Wallaroos and Australia’s rugby sevens program is looming for the services of teenage sensation Alysia Lefau-Fakalosilea. The breakout star of the Brisbane Tens, Lefau-Fakalosilea was Queensland’s …

Matt Scott admits he may have to exorcise mental demons before running out in Friday night’s NRL clash with Brisbane, almost 12 months after suffering a season-ending knee injury in …

After accusing Cronulla of “dirty tactics”, North Queensland backrower Gavin Cooper says he does not expect arch rivals Brisbane to target Matt Scott in Friday night’s NRL clash at Suncorp …

Fremantle forward Matt Taberner has finally realised how big he is, and the Dockers are set to reap the rewards this season. Taberner’s AFL career appeared over when he was …

Chris Feauai-Sautia looked destined for the Queensland Reds scrap heap this time last year. Instead, he has been granted a second life in Super Rugby as part of a big-bodied …