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England are set to go head to head with the United States as the nations vying to host the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) chief …

Injury has thrown Canberra’s charge towards a drought-breaking NRL premiership into chaos, with star hooker Josh Hodgson in serious doubt for next week’s do-or-die semi-final. Hodgson left GIO Stadium in …

Greater Western Sydney have won the city’s most bruising and high-stakes AFL derby by 36 points. Now, coach Leon Cameron has grander plans in mind. GWS were anything but overawed …

Greater Western Sydney gun Steve Johnson could miss his second AFL final in five seasons because of suspension. Bruising blows dished out by the 275-game veteran and ruckman Shane Mumford …

A 75th-minute penalty goal from James Maloney has taken Cronulla to a memorable 16-14 comeback win over Canberra and within one game of the NRL grand final. Maloney kept dreams …

Massive doubt remains over whether Sydney’s Rising Star winner Callum Mills will take further part in the AFL season after suffering a hamstring injury in the Swans’ 36-point qualifying final …

Canberra have been dealt a huge blow with hooker Josh Hodgson suffering a suspected serious ankle injury in their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla. The Dally M Medal contender was …

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland believes Aaron Smith is the world’s best player and the All Blacks will be a far less daunting prospect for next year’s tourists …

The All Blacks have run over the top of a valiant Pumas outfit to emerge 57-22 winners in their Rugby Championship showdown in Hamilton. The world champions were tested for …

Greater Western Sydney have won the city’s most bruising and high-stakes AFL derby, earning a home preliminary final with a 36-point triumph at ANZ Stadium. GWS were anything but overawed …

Palentino

Palentino’s affinity for Flemington has continued with the Darren Weir-trained horse upsetting his stablemate Black Heart Bart in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes. Giving Weir the first one-two Group …

James Roberts could miss Brisbane’s NRL preliminary final after being charged with kicking in his side’s elimination final win over Gold Coast. The match review committee slapped the Broncos’ centre …

Captain Joel Selwood has called the work Geelong put into Hawthorn’s Sam Mitchell an attempt to “influence” the AFL star. One of the features of the Cats’ epic qualifying final …

Gold Coast outside back David Mead will join Brisbane next NRL season on a one-year deal. He confirmed the move after the Titans’ controversial elimination-final loss on Friday night to …

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says Sydney’s amazing consistency makes a mockery of the competition’s equalisation measures and other clubs could learn from the Swans. McLachlan was speaking before Saturday’s qualifying …

Nathan Cleary is ready for the step up to finals football, Penrith coach Anthony Griffin believes. The star rookie halfback will play just his 14th NRL game in Sunday’s elimination …

Lance Franklin’s controversial move to Sydney rather than the Giants killed what little faith the AFL hierarchy still had in COLA. But speaking on the cost of living allowance before …

Astern - Caulfield Guineas

Astern charged to a commanding win in the Group One Golden Rose at Rosehill on Saturday. The colt, a $3.30 favourite, clapped on the speed 300m from home to claim …