YOUNG GUNS TO WATCH AT THE AUCKLAND NINES * BRISBANE – JAYDN SU’A A former schoolboy union star, big things are expected of the hard-working back-rower after making his debut …
Cowboys superstar Johnathan Thurston has called on the NRL to give Australian communities the chance to host the Nines pre-season competition. Taking part in his first Auckland Nines tournament, the …
Raiders and Kiwis veteran Jeff Lima will hang up the boots at the end of the 2017 NRL campaign. The 34-year-old Aucklander, who played for the Kiwis six times between …
Australian Open finalist Venus Williams fell at the first hurdle in the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy as Kristina Mladenovic cruised past her in straight sets at the Sibur Arena. Williams, …
Gold Coast star Jarryd Hayne has nominated former club Parramatta as one of the teams to beat at this weekend’s NRL Auckland Nines. The Eels are the nines’ reigning grand …
Parramatta great Peter Sterling predicts NRL trial matches could be a thing of the past as the game’s elite face an excruciating 10-month slog in 2017. Fans will get their …
Nehe Milner-Skudder and Jordie Barrett will share fullback duties when the Super Rugby champion Hurricanes begin their pre-season campaign in Auckland. Milner-Skudder will start at the back in his return …
The French Tennis Federation has finally been given the go-ahead to redevelop Roland Garros. The FFT announced plans in 2013 to expand the site of the French Open but has …
Brookvale Oval is set to be renamed ‘Lottoland’ in a seven-figure sponsorship deal aimed at securing Manly’s NRL future. The Sea Eagles’ beloved home ground will be rebranded as part …
A host of Australian Guineas hopefuls will begin their campaigns at Caulfield including Godolphin colt Morton’s Fork, a Group Two winner in the spring. Morton’s Fork, who won the Sandown …
Senior administrators from two Melbourne race clubs have applauded the concept of a new $10 million race in Sydney. Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club announced on Wednesday The …
A strong barrier trial win by Guest of Honour has boosted his new trainer’s confidence he can return to form at Eagle Farm. A Group Two winner in England, Guest …
A Group One field has been assembled for an 800m barrier trial at Cranbourne. The opening heat of 22 trials on Monday has attracted nine runners of which five are …
Classy filly Meadow will take the first steps towards a possible dual Oaks campaign when she races at Eagle Farm. Trainer Desleigh Forster has carefully managed Meadow’s career giving her …
When Ben Smith decided he wanted to train thoroughbreds, he set about serving a 10-year apprenticeship under the best. Now in his sixth season in his own right, the Newcastle …
Impressive debut winner Formality puts her Blue Diamond credentials on the line in an important lead-up at Caulfield. A debut winner at Werribee last month, Formality is the $3 favourite …
Former Broncos hardman Trevor Gillmeister has no problem with Ben Hunt’s defection to the Dragons, saying it may finally exorcise the halfback’s grand final demons. Brisbane No.7 Hunt recently confirmed …
Novak Djokovic will be a notable exception this week after clocking on for Davis Cup duty for Serbia when a host of other big names are resting up after their …
