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Darius Boyd has hailed Brisbane centre Tom Opacic’s defensive impact and says the rookie’s stunning breakout NRL season has taken him by surprise. Opacic, 21, is coming off arguably the …

Paul Green has confirmed North Queensland’s interest in signing former Penrith and Newcastle halfback Luke Walsh, who is reportedly plotting an NRL return next year. The 29-year-old has played in …

Jake Stringer’s Western Bulldogs teammates are backing the livewire forward to return to the team and have a big impact on the club’s AFL finals campaign. Stringer has spent the …

Port Adelaide key defender Logan Austin has undergone surgery after fracturing his ankle against Gold Coast on Saturday. Austin, who played 11 games in his debut AFL season for the …

Novak Djokovic dropped a set in the first round of any Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2010, but still managed to emerge with a 6-3 5-7 6-2 …

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson regards the prospect of another assistant at the AFL club being poached as a distinction, not a distraction. Waverley Park has been a production line of …

No one in the Socceroos camp is playing down the threat of Iraq in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier. Not when the prize is so great, and the margin for …

It’s official: Travis Cloke has told Collingwood he wants to start afresh at another AFL club. Speculation Cloke was on the move has been rife for weeks after the out-of-favour …

West Coast defender Tom Barrass will be aiming for payback when he takes on Western Bulldogs forward Tom Boyd in next week’s elimination final at Domain Stadium. Boyd kicked three …

Canberra is banking on strong wins at Belmore Sportsground and Shark Park this season to help them for their crunch NRL final round match at Leichhardt Oval. The Raiders have …

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson learnt the hard way in 2012 that an AFL side’s form throughout the season counts for little in September. So Clarkson isn’t fretting the Hawks have …

Penrith players have declared the tackle that ended Reagan Campbell-Gillard’s NRL season a cheap shot. The Panthers prop remains in hospital and will miss the team’s finals campaign after suffering …

Travis Cloke has reportedly told Collingwood he wants to start afresh at a new AFL club. Speculation Cloke will be on the move has been rife for weeks after the …

Novak Djokovic double-faulted, then shook his right arm and grimaced. Seconds later, a weak serve produced a wince, then was followed by a missed forehand that gave away a set …

Saturated in sweat, Australian wildcard James Duckworth posed for selfies with rapturous fans after posting the biggest win of his career at the US Open in New York. Defying sapping …

Canterbury players admit they’re missing the suspended Sam Kasiano, but believe his enforced two-week layoff could be a blessing in disguise. Kasiano’s impact in attack was desperately needed in the …

Cronulla’s Jack Bird has revived debate about his club deserving a home NRL final in the Shire, describing it as unfair that Canberra can play a home final in Canberra. …

St George Illawarra have announced their first major signing for next season, with improved winger Nene Macdonald agreeing to a three-year deal to join the club. Macdonald has been one …