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Wallabies playmaker Bernard Foley has hailed code-hopping Karmichael Hunt as ready-made for Test rugby and a vital commodity in Michael Cheika’s ever-moving backline. Asked to wear Australia’s No.12 jumper just …

Back in the Queensland State of Origin side, a rejuvenated Billy Slater says he is leaning toward extending his career and re-signing with Melbourne for the 2018 NRL season. Slater …

Wallabies leader Michael Hooper has a very personal reason not to take Scotland lightly in Saturday’s Test showdown in Sydney. “My debut was against these guys and we lost, back …

In hindsight, Valentine Holmes reckons a 12-month State of Origin ban was the best thing that could have happened to him. Not that it was much fun at the time. …

A sideline seat at State of Origin I and a judiciary reprieve for the second clash will make Jarrod Wallace as hungry as ever for Queensland success next Wednesday night. …

Under-fire Queensland rookie Tim Glasby has found unlikely allies from south of the border, following criticism of his shock selection for State of Origin II. Maroons selectors were condemned by …

St George Illawarra have declared their desire to sign an established front-rower off the open market as a replacement for departing prop Russell Packer. Packer last month announced a move …

Every piece counts when you’re building an AFL finals contender, and for Melbourne, Michael Hibberd might just be their most valuable addition. The 27-year-old has flourished since joining the Demons …

The State of Origin mind games have begun, but Queensland coach Kevin Walters insists he’s not playing them after announcing his side alphabetically. NSW coach Laurie Daley vowed not to …

Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands has leapt to the defence of Nat Fyfe, saying the 2015 Brownlow medallist is leading the group well despite playing under duress. Fyfe has struggled to …

He’s not eating, he’s not drinking but Gold Coast’s Adam Saad is in career best AFL form. Saad, a practising Muslim, is observing the holy month of Ramadan which stretches …

The Savea family may well have two-bob each way on Friday as they watch Julian and Ardie take to Eden Park for the All Blacks. Because while two of their …

Bernard Tomic has ended a three-tournament run of first round exits with an opening round victory in Stuttgart, the German city where he was born. The win over French journeyman …

Stan Wawrinka has called in coaching reinforcements for the grasscourt season with the Swiss hiring American Paul Annacone to help guide him on the grass. The 32-year-old French Open finalist …

Fullback Stuart Hogg will miss the rest of the British and Irish Lions tour due to a fractured facial bone suffered in the win over the Crusaders last weekend. The …

The Western Bulldogs could regain three premiership players for Sunday’s big AFL clash with Melbourne. Ruck-forward Tom Boyd, veteran defender Dale Morris and utility Clay Smith are all in line …

Rafael Nadal has become the first player to book his place at the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London in November after the Spaniard won a record 10th French …

Experienced centre Blake Ayshford and youngsters Ata Hingano and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad have re-signed with the Warriors for the next NRL season and beyond. Ayshford, 29, who scored a double in …