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Seasoned campaigner Andy Ellis has been named as the Crusaders’ starting halfback for their Super Rugby quarter-final against the Lions but will need to get through training to confirm his …

Melbourne coach Paul Roos has expressed frustration over AFL rule changes. The league asked umpiring department members Luke Ball and Hayden Kennedy to contact all 18 clubs this week in …

The Hopman Cup will welcome a blast from the past when world No.3 Roger Federer makes his long-awaited return to the mixed-teams event in Perth this summer. Federer was just …

Don’t write anyone off yet. Wayne Bennett has adopted the mantra ahead of Brisbane’s NRL clash with Penrith on Friday night, insisting the premiership race is still wide open. Sixth-placed …

Richmond seemingly only have pride to play for this AFL season but coach Damien Hardwick won’t wrap players in cotton wool. The Tigers sit 13th on the ladder with a …

Sharks coach Gary Gold hopes his club’s investment into travel preparation research will bear fruit against the Hurricanes. The Durban-based side finished eighth on the final Super Rugby ladder, necessitating …

Star West Coast midfielder Andrew Gaff says he’s close to re-signing with the AFL club, allaying fears he may leave at the end of the season. Gaff is hot property …

Parramatta star Corey Norman’s NRL season is over after being suspended for eight weeks over his drug possession conviction and sex tape scandal. The NRL on Thursday rubbed Norman out …

Sam Stosur is through to the quarter-finals of the Citi Open in Washington thanks to a Caroline Wozniacki injury. The second round match between the two WTA Tour veterans was …

Adelaide star forward Josh Jenkins says the death of former coach Phil Walsh influenced his decision to extend his AFL contract. Jenkins ended months of speculation about his future on …

It was a breakthrough AFL moment for Gold Coast but the Suns’ round two win over Fremantle in Perth will count for little when the two teams meet again this …

Awash with hookers at the start of the NRL season, Wests Tigers could face a shortage in the key position in 2017. With club great Robbie Farah seemingly on his …

Forward Shane Yarran will complete the transition from jailbird to AFL footballer when he makes his debut for Fremantle in Saturday’s clash with Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium. Yarran’s dreams …

Jack Ziebell has nominated better ball use as the key to North Melbourne halting their slide down the AFL ladder on Friday night. The Kangaroos banked nine consecutive wins in …

Bernard Tomic has won through to the third round of the Citi Open in Washington, beating Donald Young of the United States in straight sets. But the news wasn’t so …

The Brumbies are confident they’re ready to match wits with defending Super Rugby champions the Highlanders in Friday night’s quarter-final in Canberra. The Highlanders have gained a deserved reputation for …

Geelong coach Chris Scott knows the clock is ticking as his AFL side attempt to rediscover the form that earned them the tag of premiership favourites. The seventh-placed Cats host …

Cronulla veteran Michael Ennis has called for a re-think of the NRL’s final stadium policy and for September football to be brought to the Shire. The Sharks are flying high …