There’s finally a little light at the end of a long injury tunnel for AFL flag-chasers Greater Western Sydney. GWS have had a horror run through the first half of …
Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade says his young players are finally learning how to step up in the AFL and play as a team. Aside from Gary Ablett, Jarrod Harbrow …
Fiji-born winger Eto Nabuli, the one-time porter identified by rugby league legends Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler, will make his Wallabies debut on Saturday after being named in Michael Cheika’s …
Warren Gatland is kidding no one when he says British and Irish Lions Test spots are contestable, All Blacks counterpart Steve Hansen says. In comments clearly designed to get under …
Todd Goldstein isn’t in danger of losing his status as North Melbourne’s No.1 ruckman despite his faltering form this AFL season. Ahead of their clash with St Kilda on Friday …
Discarded All Blacks utility back Damian McKenzie will have a chance to showcase his playmaking talents at five-eighth when the Maori All Blacks play the British and Irish Lions in …
Fired-up Queensland forward Josh Papalii admits he hoped the Maroons pack well beaten in the State of Origin series opener would receive a shot at redemption. But Papalii has backed …
HOW QUEENSLAND SHAPE UP FOR ORIGIN II (stats for NRL 2017 season) Fullback Billy Slater. Origins played: 27 Age: 33 2017 kick return metres per game: 25 2017 try assists: …
Talk about a Cowboy having both guns locked and loaded. Johnathan Thurston might have a dodgy shoulder but he’ll have no problems firing bullets in State of Origin II after …
New Zealand rugby is poised for a record with three Barrett brothers all chosen by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen in his team of the year. Uncapped fullback Jordie Barrett …
HOW NSW SHAPE UP FOR ORIGIN II (stats for NRL 2017 season) Fullback James Tedesco. Origins played: Two Age: 24 2017 kick return metres per game: 67 2017 try assists: …
AFL leaders Adelaide appear unlikely to roll the dice just yet on the fitness of forward Mitch McGovern. McGovern hasn’t played for the Crows since injuring a hamstring in round …
St Kilda have dropped midfielder Jack Steele and could lose key defender Jake Carlisle as they urgently seek an AFL form turnaround against North Melbourne. Three-straight losses have left the …
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is backing lively playmaker Finn Russell to inspire the tourists to another famous win over the Wallabies on Saturday. Five years after upsetting Australia 9-6 in …
Misfiring Sydney ruckman Kurt Tippett is feeling fitter and playing better but the dumped star won’t be given any special treatment in his battle for an AFL recall. Tippett excelled …
The British and Irish Lions’ Test team appears only a step closer to resolution after coach Warren Gatland named his squad to face the Maori All Blacks on Saturday. The …
Misfiring Sydney ruckman Kurt Tippett is feeling fitter and playing better but the dumped star won’t be given any special treatment as he battles to regain his spot in the …
St Kilda key forward Paddy McCartin could miss just one AFL game after scans cleared him of more serious knee damage. He will be among at least three Saints changes …
