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Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has thrown his support behind out-of-form veteran Hayden Ballantyne, hinting he wants to re-sign the goalsneak for 2018. Ballantyne has been grounded for most of the …

There’s no debate at Essendon – Jobe Watson is a part of their best AFL side. But there’s plenty of competition for other roles in the Bombers team as they …

A Reconciliation Action Plan launched by Greater Western Sydney has sparked a conversation indigenous player Zac Williams hopes becomes his legacy. The plan is one GWS are taking up along …

Melbourne co-captain Jack Viney admits he won’t be pain-free if he makes a miracle return from foot surgery in the Demons’ AFL clash with Port Adelaide on Saturday. The 23-year-old …

Quade Cooper is a shock omission from the Wallabies’ extended train-on squad ahead of the Rugby Championship, with coach Michael Cheika not satisfied with his form. Cheika says he’s looking …

Freshly re-signed Brisbane utility Kodi Nikorima will play fullback in Thursday’s NRL clash against Canterbury, coach Wayne Bennett has confirmed. Nikorima signed a three-year deal with the Broncos earlier in …

Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson continue to cop backlash for their pre-State of Origin decider pub visit, with NSW teammate Aaron Woods expressing his disappointment. Former Blues coach Ricky Stuart …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named 11 uncapped players in his train-on squad ahead of next month’s Bledisloe Cup opener. Cheika has selected a 38 players from the Queensland Reds, …

The Crusaders need only recall the nature of their two wins over the Highlanders this season to know how tough their Super Rugby quarter-final will be. It might be second …

Menari and Trapeze Artist have helped their sire Snitzel to a record number of two-year-old winners this season and have stepped up preparations for their three-year-old season in Rosehill barrier …

A victory in NSW’s longest race has proven to Goulburn’s twin trainers Thunder Road has the stamina for the inaugural Jericho Cup. The five-year-old gelding’s endurance was tested even further …

Melbourne Cup winning horse Prince of Penzance has been ridden through Sydney’s Martin Place by television presenter Rachael Finch as part of a national tour of the world famous trophy. …

The recent suspension of Luke Nolen could help Craig Williams in his bid for a sixth Melbourne jockeys’ premiership. Nolen received an eight-meeting suspension at Caulfield on Saturday paving the …

Triple Group One winner Le Romain has had a solid win in a barrier trial at Newcastle ahead of his planned return in the Missile Stakes. Le Romain jumped well …

Young prop Joe Ofahengaue has re-signed with Brisbane for a further two NRL seasons. Ofahengaue, who has played 40 games for the Broncos since his 2015 debut including that year’s …

Emerging midfielder Jack Sinclair has extended his contract with St Kilda by a further two AFL seasons. The 22-year-old, who has re-signed to the end of 2019, has played 38 …

Australia’s Sam Groth has recorded his first ATP Tour level win since the first round of the Brisbane International back in January. The 29-year-old, who has seen his ranking plummet …

Greater Western Sydney will be waiting “a lot of years” for crowd numbers that reflect their on-field AFL exploits, Sydney Swans chief Andrew Ireland predicts. The Giants’ bid to take …