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Star West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern wants to be used as a ruckman this AFL season, but he doubts his wish will be granted. The Eagles’ ruck stocks have been …

The injury-ravaged Gold Coast have thrown former Penrith player Chris Grevsmuhl a NRL lifeline. The Titans have signed Grevsmuhl on a two-year deal, welcoming back the forward to the NRL …

Brisbane lock Josh McGuire has backed Sam Thaiday’s aggressive style after the NRL club’s announcement that it will fight the back-rower’s contrary conduct charge. Thaiday was hit with a grade-one …

In Australian Rules football, everyone loves a big, burly goalkicker. And so it is with Adelaide’s Sarah Perkins. The key Crow has emerged as the cult figure of the inaugural …

NSW Waratahs forwards’ coach Cam Blades insists his struggling Super Rugby side still possess a lot of confidence and there’s no panic about their poor start to the season. The …

Australian Derby winner Tavago returned to winning form at his most recent start and will get conditions to suit when he chases a second career Group One win in the …

Three MCG blockbusters should help the AFL set a new record for single-round attendance when the new season begins this weekend. Canny fixturing and high hopes among AFL fans of …

It could be a case of third time lucky for Big Memory in the $300,000 Mornington Cup. The Tony McEvoy-trained stayer has finished runner-up in the past two Mornington Cups, …

Jermey McGovern has put his hand up to play in the ruck this AFL season, but the star West Coast defender doubts whether his wish will be granted. The Eagles’ …

NSW Waratahs flanker Jack Dempsey is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks despite not requiring surgery, while prop Sekope Kepu is in doubt for Friday’s Super Rugby …

Brisbane NRL skipper Darius Boyd says he has been “knocked down a peg” in his recovery from personal issues due to a controversial TV interview with his wife Kayla. Boyd …

NRL boss Todd Greenberg has drawn a line in the sand over concussion, threatening clubs with the loss of competition points should they continue to flout the rules. The NRL …

South Sydney captain Sam Burgess has come to the defence of younger brother George, labelling his elbow on Newcastle’s Mitch Barnett out of character. The Rabbitohs suffered a triple blow …

Another bizarre injury involving a Collingwood player and his pet dog has sidelined emerging midfielder Jordan De Goey for the start of the AFL season. In a significant blow for …

The Adelaide Crows remain hopeful leaders Taylor Walker and Rory Sloane will play in Sunday’s AFL season-opener against Greater Western Sydney. Captain Walker is battling a hamstring strain while vice-captain …

Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor has been sacked by the NRL club, effective immediately, and assistant Andrew Webster becomes interim coach. Wests Tigers Chair Marina Go comfirmed the axing in …

St George Illawarra, Newcastle and Gold Coast face fines totalling $350,000 as the NRL launches a major clampdown on alleged breaches of concussion protocols. The Dragons were slugged with a …

Port Adelaide captain Travis Boak can’t help but chuckle at the instant impact of draftee Sam Powell-Pepper on the AFL club. It was the West Australian’s first training session at …