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The NRL has brought in former South Sydney coach Michael Maguire in a shake up of their refereeing department. The premiership-winning mentor has been appointed to the role of high …

As it is every year, the NRL season was marred by controversy, contention and drama but, throughout it all, Cameron Smith made a strong claim that he was the greatest …

Done with sports administration, Bill Pulver craves a year-long sabbatical when his “special” five-year reign as Rugby Australia boss draws to a close next month. “I’ve got my flip flops, …

Jockey Brad Rawiller will start a suspension after he rides the Darren Weir-trained Ulmann in a stakes race in Perth. Racing Victoria stewards suspended Rawiller for nine meetings on a …

Richard Litt hopes a tweaked training regime can have Shalmaneser jumping out of his skin to snap a winless streak at Randwick. The seven-year-old gelding has gone 20 starts without …

Anthemoessa will be racing for a trip to the Gold Coast when she runs in a two-year-old race at Caulfield. The Matt Cumani-trained filly lines up for her second race …

Interlocuter can continue to justify his move to Australian racing from France when the Godolphin import steps up in class for the Villiers Stakes at Randwick. After being taken through …

Mark Newnham’s association with multiple Group One winner Pierro takes on a new dimension when he sends Canyonero to the races for the first time. Newnham rode the 2012 Golden …

Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley is upbeat about the chances of claiming a stakes double in separate cities with stable stars Havasay and Crack Me Up. Havasay will begin his quest …

Brett Cavanough has renewed his plea for summer rain to enhance The Monstar’s chances of winning back-to-back Razor Sharp Handicap’s when racing returns to Randwick. The seven-year-old gelding has won …

Former Wallabies hooker James Hanson will leave the Melbourne Rebels to join Gloucester after two seasons at the Super Rugby club. Hanson played 14 games for the Rebels last season …

THE 10 BIGGEST GAMES HEADING INTO THE 2018 NRL SEASON: 1. Sydney Roosters v Melbourne at Allianz Stadium, round 16 After 14 years in a purple jumper, Cooper Cronk will …

Gold Coast hooker Nathan Peats says a Big Brother-style fear instilled by new coach Garth Brennan is keeping his teammates on their best NRL preseason behaviour. The NSW State of …

Samantha Stosur knows how hot it can get at the top, but says newly crowned Australian No.1 Ashleigh Barty can handle it. Stosur will begin her 2018 campaign in new …

Wigan have brought former NRL utility Dan Sarginson back to the club on a two-year deal. The England international spent three seasons at the DW Stadium but swapped Super League …

Manly have received a major boost with their biggest sponsor vowing to stick by them throughout the salary cap scandal. Betting company Lottoland have promised to honour their seven-figure sponsorship …

All Blacks skipper Kieran Read will undergo surgery on Saturday on a prolapsed lumbar disc. Read has been reviewed by the All Blacks’ and Crusaders’ medical teams, as well as …

Code-hopping Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete has crowned his dream season with the Rugby Union Players’ Association newcomer of the year award. The former Melbourne Storm NRL star established himself as …