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Redkirk Warrior could return to the country where he was foaled following his stunning first-up win in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Royal Ascot headhunter Nick Smith was at Flemington …

Faraway Town is closing in on the Guy Walter Stakes after securing her long-awaited first black-type win at Randwick. The four-year-old mare withstood a withering burst by Zestful ($10) to …

Managing Alizee is a labour of love but it has had its rewards with the Godolphin filly making a triumphant return in the Group Two Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick. …

World No1. Roger Federer delivered another polished performance to beat Andreas Seppi in straight sets in the semi-final of the ATP World Tour event in Rotterdam. Federer, who has won …

Winger Raymond Rhule scored a try on his debut as the Stormers secured a scrappy 28-20 victory over the Jaguares in the opening game of the Super Rugby season. The …

Petra Kvitova has stretched her winning run to 12 games after she booked her place in the final of the Doha Open. The Czech, who is eyeing a return to …

Centre Lionel Mapoe scored a brace of tries as the Lions claimed a 26-19 victory over the Sharks in a fierce South African Super Rugby derby at Ellis Park. The …

Garth Brennan’s debut as Gold Coast Titans coach is one he would rather forget. Brennan tried to remain upbeat after Brisbane thrashed the Titans 38-10 in their opening NRL trial …

As a backrower, Corey Oates still makes a pretty good winger. But Brisbane assistant coach Kevin Walters believes the true test for Queensland flyer Oates’ bold back-row experiment will be …

Criticism is music to Brisbane halfback Kodi Nikorima’s ears. But it seems the knockers may soon be silent if the pint-sized playmaker’s inspired display in the Broncos’ 38-10 NRL trial …

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson insists it’s necessary for him to see his full-strength team, including star recruits James Tedesco and Cooper Cronk, before the NRL season begins. With Tedesco …

Love it or loathe it, AFLX is here to stay, albeit with a few tweaks, after a largely positive response from coaches, players and administrators. Traditionalists lamented the lack of …

Penrith coach Anthony Griffin has revealed how star signing James Maloney turned down an offer to be rested from the team’s first NRL trial match. Maloney set up a try …

Brisbane Lions AFL Women’s coach Craig Starcevich has slammed the quality of the lighting at Princes Park, suggesting it could be a safety hazard for players. The Lions returned to …

A blackout delayed Johnathan Thurston and Matt Scott’s long-awaited NRL return from injury but there was no stopping Wests Tigers from grabbing a 30-16 trial win over North Queensland. The …

Former Gold Coast centre James Roberts has come back to haunt his former club, scoring two tries to help Brisbane thrash the Titans 38-10 in their NRL trial in Toowoomba. …

Prize signing James Maloney has produced a sizzling try assist during a solid first outing for Penrith in their 12-point NRL pre-season win over the Sydney Roosters. Maloney gave Panthers …

Brisbane Lions’ bid for consecutive AFL Women’s grand final appearances is back on track after upsetting premiership fancies Carlton by 22 points at Princes Park. The loss was the Blues’ …