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Nathan Hughes is back at No.8 as England resume their Six Nations rugby title defence against Scotland at Murrayfield. Hughes has recovered from knee ligament damage, suffered on club duty …

Melbourne recruit Jordan McLean expects plenty of banter when he makes his North Queensland debut against his ex-NRL club in Friday night’s blockbuster trial at Suncorp Stadium. But it will …

Troy Bayliss has made it clear he’s not riding around Phillip Island for the view. The 48-year-old three-time world superbike champion has made a sensational return to full-time professional road …

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson will blood centre Lalakai Foketi among four starting side newcomers for their first Super Rugby game of the season. The former Australian Schoolboys and under …

Top seed Jack Sock has been “served off the court” while John Isner and Milos Raonic have also exited on a day of upsets at the Delray Beach Open in …

Penrith star Josh Mansour insists he is no rush to sign his next NRL deal as he focuses on what could be a career-defining season. The Panthers winger will come …

Twenty-five years after they first locked eyes on a football field, Johnathan Thurston will again stare down Cameron Smith in Friday night’s blockbuster NRL trial at Suncorp Stadium. And just …

Pearce Hanley says his actions have always done the talking but his verbal communication will now be key as the Gold Coast aim to improve their team defence this season. …

Essendon will showcase their trio of big-name recruits in their opening AFL pre-season match. They have named Jake Stringer, Devon Smith and Adam Saad in their 30-man squad for Saturday’s …

PREVIEW OF SUPER RUGBY WEEK 2 (all times AEDT): FRIDAY, Feb 3: HIGHLANDERS v BLUES at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, 17:35 Head to head: Played 29, Highlanders 13, Blues 16 …

Nic Naitanui is taking one step forward, one step back on his reconstructed knee as he approaches an AFL comeback. West Coast coach Adam Simpson on Thursday said they remained …

Queensland Reds skipper Scott Higginbotham says his new-look, green-tinged team is ready to make their mark on Super Rugby. The Brad Thorn era begins in Friday night’s season-opener at AAMI …

Reformed NRL bad boy Russell Packer admits he’s a living example of the way someone like Matt Lodge can make the most of a second chance in the game. Lodge …

Johnathan Thurston says North Queensland can’t afford to lose Paul Green, claiming the off-contract mentor will rival Wayne Bennett as one of the NRL’s coaching greats. Thurston is keeping his …

Adelaide’s prized recruit Bryce Gibbs will play all preseason matches to hasten his assimilation into his new AFL club. Gibbs, who departed Carlton at the end of last season, will …

Will Genia says the Melbourne Rebels are expecting the Queensland Reds to take on the qualities of their new coach Brad Thorn and get physical in Friday night’s opening Super …

Wallabies lock Rory Arnold has been relegated to the bench by his identical twin brother Richie for the Brumbies’ opening Super Rugby game. Former Western Force player Richie will partner …

Benji Marshall says Ivan Cleary’s first pre-season at Wests Tigers has helped recapture the vibe the club enjoyed during its most successful era. Marshall, easily the most famous player to …