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West Coast coach Adam Simpson hopes he will be a step closer to solving his ruck puzzle when Jonathan Giles makes his return in the Eagles’ pre-season clash with Melbourne …

Damien Cook doesn’t just want Robbie Farah’s No.9 NRL jersey at South Sydney, he wants his NSW State of Origin hooking role too. Cook has been relegated back to the …

Michael Ennis has savaged former NSW teammate Jarryd Hayne, declaring the Gold Coast are better off without him. The code-hopping fullback is facing increasing scrutiny about his attitude and commitment …

The Warriors forward pack let their Newcastle opponents get their tails up last weekend, according to prop Albert Vete, but a similar showing against Melbourne Storm on Friday would invite …

Flanker Justin Tipuric is set to win his 50th cap for Wales after being named in an unchanged team for the Six Nations game against Ireland in Cardiff. Tipuric, with …

Brisbane have put one piece of their contract jigsaw in place after re-signing Queensland winger Corey Oates to a one-year extension. Oates has been a surprise packet for the Broncos …

Omei Sword will have to overcome the outside barrier in a field of 19 for the Group One Coolmore Classic but remains the favourite. The Chris Waller-trained filly is at …

The Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington has attracted 13 runners with favourite Spieth and three-year-old Extreme Choice drawn on opposite sides of the field. Spieth, runner-up in his past …

Victoria’s premier trainer Darren Weir will saddle up three runners in the field of 12 for the Australian Cup at Flemington including favourite Humidor. Humidor has come up with barrier …

Brisbane have re-signed Queensland winger Corey Oates to a one-year NRL contract extension. Oates could have demanded a longer-term deal but thought it best for him to just sign until …

Gold Coast have fired back at Jarryd Hayne’s NRL critics, warning the superstar fullback is set to make them eat their words. The “Hayne Plane” is under scrutiny yet again …

North Melbourne defender Sam Wright will finally return from his ankle injuries in Friday night’s AFL pre-season match against Greater Western Sydney in Canberra. Wright only managed eight games last …

Western Force coach Dave Wessels is confident his team possess enough weaponry to overcome the loss of Adam Coleman, with the star Wallabies’ lock ruled out for five weeks with …

Trainer Bryce Heys won’t be offering up any excuses should Newmarket Handicap favourite Spieth be beaten at Flemington. While the weather in Sydney hasn’t hindered Spieth’s preparation towards Saturday’s Group …

Teen sensation Latrell Mitchell and a revitalised Daniel Tupou are shaping as the Sydney Roosters’ X-factors this year but Trent Robinson is refusing to let them soak up the plaudits. …

PREVIEW OF NRL ROUND-TWO MATCHES (all times AEDT): THURSDAY, March 9 Sydney Roosters v Canterbury at Allianz Stadium 8.05pm Head to Head: Roosters 87 Bulldogs 85 drawn 5 Last clash: …

Few people on either side of the Tasman are better qualified to talk about Melbourne NRL club than Stephen Kearney. The new Warriors’ boss spent six years as a player …

There’s no oasis in the California desert for Nick Kyrgios, with the Australian was handed one of the toughest draws in recent memory at the Indian Wells ATP tournament. Regarded …