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NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg says he understands Wayne Bennett’s player burnout concerns, but believes the league has already moved to address them. Brisbane master coach Bennett feared the Broncos’ …

Issac Luke is gearing up for some heavy traffic to come his way when the NRL makes its debut in his home province of Taranaki. The hooker has been restored …

Former champion Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open on Thursday, citing fitness issues, as his record run of appearing at 65 consecutive grand slam tournaments came to an end. …

Challengers to Serena Williams’ throne have proved as fickle as a Paris spring and as the year’s second grand slam starts the veteran American is again seemingly in a league …

Andy Murray has been the standout performer on clay for the past 12 months, but world No.1 Novak Djokovic will be favourite to complete his set of grand slams at …

South Sydney have temporarily moved back into the NRL top eight courtesy of a questionable try to second-rower Paul Carter in their 34-24 win over St George Illawarra. The Rabbitohs …

Parramatta star Kieran Foran has reportedly left a rehabilitation clinic in Brisbane and will train with the Eels ahead of Monday night’s NRL clash with Melbourne. The Nine Network reported …

The French Open prospects of Australia’s top-ranked female are in doubt with Samantha Stosur forced to withdraw from her warm-up tournament with a wrist injury. The 32-year-old defending champion at …

Five-day turnarounds are no big deal, Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett reckons. In a view sure to rile NRL rivals, Bennett believes the real threat to player welfare is the State …

Hawthorn and Sydney have received significant boosts ahead of Friday night’s big AFL clash at the MCG, regaining Cyril Rioli and Josh Kennedy respectively. Rioli, having missed last week’s win …

Parramatta’s hopes of avoiding further salary cap woes in 2017 appear in jeopardy with NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg issuing a warning over outstanding third-party agreements. The Eels have reportedly …

Tom English and Mitch Inman are back to bolster the Melbourne Rebels for their must-win Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. The Rebels have made three …

How do you improve on perfection? North Queensland coach Paul Green reckons Johnathan Thurston has found a way ahead of the playmaker’s 250th NRL game for the Cowboys on Friday …

The stage is set for a State of Origin selection showdown after Brisbane’s Corey Oates was cleared for Friday night’s NRL grand final re-match against North Queensland. Oates is a …

Harley Bennell’s hopes of playing this AFL season are officially over, but coach Ross Lyon insists it’s a calf injury and not anything sinister that has grounded the former Suns’ …

The 16 NRL clubs have moved a step closer to signing a perpetual licence after meeting with the game’s chief executive Todd Greenberg on Thursday. After accepting the NRL’s funding …

The Western Force have been boosted by the return of centre Ben Tapuai and prop Pek Cowan for Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash with the Blues in Perth. Cowan has …

Injury-prone GWS forward Jonathon Patton says his confidence is rising but admits he should have kicked more goals this year and needs to improve his marking and work rate. The …