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John Longmire wants Nick Smith and any other Sydney defender to back themselves when they’re trying to stop Eddie Betts. Smith has had some success against the Adelaide star and …

Ben Smith is proud of how seriously his All Blacks are treating head knocks, even if it means making precautionary calls that force key players to miss Tests. Smith, who …

Roger Federer has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open with a back injury, meaning Rafael Nadal will be the new world No.1 in next week’s rankings. Federer, who has participated …

The Western Bulldogs’ chances of playing AFL finals have received a boost with Jason Johannisen and Dale Morris in the frame to return from injury. The Dogs, currently ninth with …

Brumbies captain Christian Lealiifano is set to join Irish club Ulster on a short contract as he continues his remarkable rugby comeback. It is understood a short-term deal with the …

Canterbury are expected to lead a push for an increased salary cap of $9.6 million next NRL season as the game’s decision makers get set to meet on Thursday. Canterbury …

West Coast midfielder Luke Shuey says he can’t help but admire Josh Kennedy as the forward edges closer to writing himself into the AFL’s history books. Kennedy is a strong …

Lock Adam Coleman insists the Wallabies believe more than ever they can beat the All Blacks. The Wallabies last held the trans-Tasman symbol of supremacy 15 years ago, well before …

Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young will unveil a new recruit when Perth stakes winner Seannie steps out in the Quezette Stakes. The Cranbourne trainers have Seannie and Garrard nominated for …

Gold Coast will make a decision on the futures of coach Neil Henry and Jarryd Hayne by next week after adjourning an emergency board meeting on Monday. Titans CEO Graham …

The Sydney Roosters have avoided a back-three injury crisis with winger Blake Ferguson cleared of a shoulder problem. The Roosters on Monday gave Ferguson the all-clear for Saturday’s NRL clash …

Court case? What court case? One year later, the All Blacks have returned to the InterContinental hotel in Sydney’s Double Bay, scene of the bug saga that damaged trans-Tasman rugby …

Sydney captain Josh Kennedy is on the verge of returning, meaning a massive boost for their midfield in the AFL blockbuster against Adelaide. The injury news is also good for …

He still has eyes on the No.7 jersey but Ben Hunt has backed Kodi Nikorima as Brisbane’s long-term halfback as he prepares for Friday night’s NRL clash against his future …

The All Blacks have warned they’re ready to counter if the Wallabies attempt to replicate the British and Irish Lions’ suffocating rush defence in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup series opener. The …

Connections of Savanna Amour are hoping the Melbourne weather is no worse than forecast to give the Brisbane mare her chance at another stakes win at Caulfield. Savanna Amour won …

Greater Western Sydney’s Toby Greene has escaped with a fine for the unusual incident that left Western Bulldogs star Luke Dahlhaus nursing a split lip. Greene was reported for rough …

The young Lions are roaring in what are normally the dog days of August for a club at the bottom of the AFL ladder. Far from wanting the end of …