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Kurtley Beale expects Australian rugby will benefit from the tough times it’s going through, as a lot of younger players adjust to the demands of Test rugby. Utility back Beale …

There’ll be no need to wrap maligned NSW halfback Mitchell Pearce in cotton wool when he returns to the NRL this weekend, assures Sydney Roosters teammate Luke Keary. Critics have …

Christian Lealiifano to poised to play his first Super Rugby game since being diagnosed with leukaemia almost a year ago in the Brumbies’ quarter-final against the Hurricanes in Canberra on …

Dustin Martin remains eligible to win the Brownlow Medal after avoiding suspension for striking Brisbane’s Nick Robertson. But the Tigers superstar must walk a tightrope for the remainder of the …

Scott Pendlebury’s broken finger could be a major blow for Collingwood and coach Nathan Buckley as they aim for a strong finish to the AFL season. The Magpies captain will …

Penrith’s mid-season revival has hit a landmine after confirmation star Trent Merrin will miss up to eight weeks with a knee injury. Scans on Monday revealed the former NSW State …

PLAYER OF THE DAY: Roger Federer. Who else after the sentimental favourite became the first eight-times men’s singles champion in history with a 6-3 6-1 6-4 mauling of the physically …

Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe insists he never seriously considered leaving the Dockers, and he’s optimistic he will be part of the club’s first AFL premiership. Fyfe ended months of speculation …

St George Illawarra skipper Gareth Widdop is refusing to panic over the Dragons’ spiralling season despite them being in danger of slipping out of the top eight for the first …

Having seen off two generations of rivals, Roger Federer is poised to return to world No.1 again as he savours yet more strawberries and cream following his unprecedented eighth Wimbledon …

Shaun Johnson’s NRL season is likely over but he is expected to play in the Rugby League World Cup, with his knee injury not as bad as initially feared. The …

Another week, another Kane Cornes AFL hand grenade. Patrick Dangerfield has laughed off Cornes’ claim that the Geelong star carries on about injuries. Dangerfield injured an ankle early in Saturday’s …

West Coast veteran Luke Shuey is confident the club possess enough talented youth to ensure the ageing squad will thrive in future years. The Eagles entered this season with the …

Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses has been urged to ignore the expected hysteria around his grudge match against former club Wests Tigers on Sunday. Moses will face his former teammates for …

The AFL and ANZ Stadium are yet to discuss the looming possibility of GWS hosting Sydney in this year’s finals. The Swans’ barnstorming form is raising the prospect of the …

Coach Daryl Gibson will get his underachieving NSW Waratahs back together to watch the Super Rugby final to see just how much they need to improve. Gibson on Monday promised …

Port Adelaide expect influential ruckman Paddy Ryder to overcome an ankle injury in time for Saturday’s AFL game against Melbourne. The Power are also bullish about defender Matthew Broadbent being …

Brisbane appears to be out of the race for Ash Taylor after re-signing aspiring halfback Kodi Nikorima for the next three NRL seasons. The deal, announced on Monday, ensures Nikorima …