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It stung to admit it but Shaun Johnson has conceded the Warriors’ questionable effort was “rightly addressed” after their infamous NRL loss to last-placed Newcastle. But the playmaker promises long-suffering …

Critics believe Andrew Fifita has not done enough since State of Origin but Australia coach Mal Meninga believes the maligned NSW prop is trying too hard. Meninga says Fifita is …

The man who lured James Tedesco to the Sydney Roosters – Anthony Minichiello – believes the Wests Tigers fullback will this weekend provide a glimpse of what the Tricolours can …

Kane Linnett has dared Cronulla to kick to North Queensland’s Kalyn Ponga in the NRL prodigy’s first game since April. Ponga will play on the wing in a reshuffled Cowboys …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has confirmed Zac Dawson won’t be given an AFL farewell match, saying there is no point chewing up an opportunity when the club needs to focus …

West Coast’s best football this year is on par with any AFL side, according to Greater Western Sydney midfielder Tom Scully. The gap between the Eagles’ most impressive and embarrassing …

The stop-start saga that has been Kurt Tippett’s tormented AFL season will continue against his former side at the Adelaide Oval. Sydney big man Tippett is likely to face the …

Just two games off the bench have been enough to convince former Test rake Danny Buderus that Brisbane’s Ben Hunt is a better hooker than halfback. Buderus believes the Broncos …

Gold Coast boss Graham Annesley has told members of the embattled NRL club that the fate of Neil Henry and Jarryd Hayne has yet to be decided. There was speculation …

World Cup selection was the last thing on New Zealand veteran Shaun Kenny-Dowall’s mind not so long ago. Released by the Sydney Roosters in June over a much publicised drug …

Supercars will be storming around Sydney Motorsport Park this week under Australian floodlights for the first time in 20 years. But it’s not for championship points. Instead it’s a pointer …

Cronulla halfback Chad Townsend reckons it would be a “disaster” if NRL teams have to offload contracted players because of salary cap uncertainty. NRL club bosses are due to meet …

The Wallabies are backing Kurtley Beale’s midfield wizardry to unlock the key to an against-the-odds first Bledisloe Cup series triumph over the All Blacks in 15 years. Beale hasn’t played …

Memo to the All Blacks: Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale will be looking to find Israel Folau at every opportunity in Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney. “Always. You’re stupid …

Provided they pull up well from training, Adelaide stars Taylor Walker and Rory Sloane will play in Friday night’s home AFL blockbuster against Sydney. Crows coach Don Pyke said that …

Adelaide coach Don Pyke is angry at Brisbane counterpart Chris Fagan, saying it’s not appropriate that he spoke publicly about potentially recruiting Charlie Cameron. Fagan said on Wednesday morning that …

Former Wallaby Matt Hodgson says the mental health of Western Force players has been severely affected by the ARU’s decision to axe the Super Rugby franchise. The Force will find …

Greater Western Sydney have endured a wretched run with injuries this AFL season but coach Leon Cameron is finally nursing the good sort of selection headache. Cameron could make three …