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Joe Powell is set to take over at halfback for the Brumbies as new faces vie to fill the vacuum left by the departure of a slew of experienced players …

BREAKING DOWN SUPER RUGBY 2017 * The season will run from February 23 to August 5 with a break for the test window in June. * The New Zealand sides …

AFL Hall of Famer Glen Jakovich believes Travis Cloke is uniquely positioned to make the most of his opportunity at the Western Bulldogs. Cloke’s presence at Whitten Oval has taken …

The barrier draw has had an impact on betting for the 2017 Blue Diamond Stakes with the Robert Smerdon-trained Property now equal favourite. After Craig Williams elected to ride the …

St Kilda feel they’re better placed than last year to crack the AFL top eight and will test their theory on Thursday night after selecting their strongest possible side for …

The nomination list for the 2017 Futurity Stakes has been extended by three for the Group One race at Caulfield. There were only seven entries for Saturday’s 1400m contest when …

NSW rugby league great Andrew Johns has endorsed Mitchell Pearce’s return to the State of Origin arena, describing him as a changed player and man. The former Sydney Roosters captain …

Wallabies outside back Dane Haylett-Petty has re-signed with Western Force, keeping him in Australian rugby for the 2019 World Cup campaign. The 27-year-old, who has played 14 Tests since making …

Mick Price wants to see a quick load and getaway for Extreme Choice ahead of the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield. With two prized three-year-olds in his care, Price saw the …

GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA’S SUPER RUGBY TEAMS MELBOURNE REBELS Coach: Tony McGahan Captain: Nic Stirzaker Key gains: Marika Koroibete (Melbourne Storm), Dominic Day (Toyota Verblitz), Alex Toolis (Edinburgh), Jake Schatz (Reds), …

Often-maligned Melbourne forward Jack Watts has been told to lift his performance after a poor start to the AFL pre-season. The former No.1 draft pick is coming off a season …

Tom Trbojevic’s move to become the heir to the fullback throne at Manly has been seasons in the making. Long before he was discussed as a potential Origin bolter this …

Shane Flanagan admits Cronulla head into the defence of their NRL premiership with more questions than answers about their squad. Last year’s grand final success over Melbourne ended a 49-year …

The Hurricanes reckon the battle for Super Rugby honours will be just as fierce as last year when they emerged with glory for the first time. A competition dominated by …

A new-look front five will feature for the Blues in their Super Rugby opener against the Rebels in Melbourne on Thursday. Although there’s only 19 Blues caps between them, two …

KIWI SUPER RUGBY ROSTERS BLUES Backs: Stephen Perofeta, Jordan Trainor, Matt Duffie, Melani Nanai, Declan O’Donnell, Rene Ranger, Rieko Ioane, George Moala, Sonny Bill Williams, TJ Faiane, Piers Francis, Ihaia …

All Blacks great Dan Carter has lost a valuable sponsorship deal after being charged with drink-driving in Paris last week. Carter, who plays for French rugby club Racing 92, was …

Star forward Jack Watts’ pre-season form won’t have guaranteed him a spot in Melbourne’s round-one AFL side, with teammate Max Gawn conceding he is fighting for his spot. But ruckman …