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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 …

Could an 18-year-old debutant provide the spark that reignites the Western Bulldogs’ AFL premiership defence? It’s a lot of pressure to place on the league’s youngest player but Lewis Young …

Former NSW coach Ricky Stuart has slammed Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson, saying they should have been banned from State of Origin four years ago. The former Canberra teammates, who …

When Christian Lealiifano was diagnosed with leukaemia, Scott Sio never doubted his close mate would make an inspirational return to rugby. The Brumbies have named Lealiifano on the bench for …

He’s the attacking x-factor that just might get Penrith’s finals push over the line. Panthers second-rower Bryce Cartwright will make his anticipated return to action when he turns out for …

NSW prop Andrew Fifita wasn’t aware of plans to start him on the bench in the State of Origin decider, according to Cronulla teammate Luke Lewis. The experienced Lewis and …

Australian-raised tennis star Johanna Konta has insisted she is a British athlete after her nationality was questioned by BBC presenter John Humphrys. On BBC Radio 4’s Today program, the veteran …

Collingwood skipper Scott Pendlebury’s return date to the AFL remains unknown after he underwent surgery on a broken finger. The veteran midfielder had a pin and small plate inserted in …

Even when Sydney reached their lowest ebb, a board intervention was never an option for Swans chairman Andrew Pridham. Six straight losses to open this AFL season — the Swans’ …

Former Wallaby Rod Kafer wants Australian rugby to shed its predictability and return to its innovative ways. Currently a television rugby analyst, Kafer has also taken on an ARU coaching …

For the second time this season, Harley Balic has been stood down from playing duties by his AFL side Fremantle. The second-year player has been given indefinite leave by the …

Melbourne fans are set to see a familiar face in the Kangaroos No.1 jersey for the opening World Cup match at AAMI Park on October 27. Australia coach Mal Meninga …

Newcastle recruit Shaun Kenny-Dowall admits he has to repay the lifeline the Knights have thrown him when he makes his club debut against former club Sydney Roosters on Friday. A …

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge hopes a brief glimpse of form will remind his side what they can achieve at their best. A week after being thrashed by Adelaide, the …