Despite a first-up loss, Crusaders Super Rugby coach Todd Blackadder is calling for more of the same from his players when they host the Blues on Friday. Blackadder didn’t see …
It was Shaun Johnson’s idea to move out one spot in the backline and Warriors coach Andrew McFadden expects his playmaking ace to make the most of a licence to …
Canberra skipper Jarrod Croker expects playmaker Blake Austin will get plenty of minutes in their NRL season-opener against Penrith, despite being named on the bench. Sam Williams will start at …
Brett Stewart continues to battle hamstring trouble leading up to Manly’s round-one NRL clash with Canterbury. Stewart suffered the injury in the Sea Eagles’ trial match against Ipswich Jets three …
Lleyton Hewitt will return to tennis as playing captain of the Australian Davis Cup team to replace Nick Kyrgios against the United States. Hewitt, who retired after the Australian Open …
Billy Slater has given the best indication yet he’ll return from the shoulder injury that ruined last season for Melbourne’s clash with St George Illawarra on Monday night. The Storm …
Des Hasler got the best out of Will Hopoate during their time together at Manly and Canterbury fans will be hoping the wily coach sparks him to form once again. …
Brett Stewart remains a chance to play in Manly’s NRL season opener against Canterbury despite battling a hamstring complaint, according to Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett. Stewart suffered the injury …
Williams driver Valtteri Bottas topped pre-season testing ahead of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday, although he was using faster tires than the two-time defending world champion. Bottas, who was …
The Blues have made a vibrant start to the new Super Rugby season but lock Patrick Tuipulotu admits to feeling on edge. Tuipulotu, 23, is into his third season with …
Big things are expected from pint-sized Kodi Nikorima after Wayne Bennett predicted his little men to stand tall thanks to the NRL’s new interchange laws. New recruit James Roberts may …
Sydney Roosters’ rookie halves combination Jackson Hastings and Jayden Nikorima are the NRL’s odd couple, according to coach Trent Robinson. But the premiership-winning mentor can’t hide his excitement about their …
Sam Burgess returns to the NRL with no regrets from his ill-fated stint in rugby union, nor does he harbour any ill-feelings towards South Sydney teammate Luke Keary. Burgess found …
They’re two of the fastest men in rugby league, they threaten to change the face of their new clubs, shape as a possible NSW Origin centres pairing and they will …
The AFL is set to classify Cale Hooker as an unrestricted free agent, making it harder for Essendon to retain him. It was assumed Hooker would be a restricted free …
Banned former Essendon player Brent Prismall is standing down from his job at the Western Bulldogs in a public relations disaster for the AFL. The league confirmed late on Wednesday …
NSW coach Laurie Daley has commended Queensland counterpart Kevin Walters for axing eight misbehaving players from this year’s State of Origin series – but stopped short of saying he’ll follow …
The AFL has let off Collingwood’s Alex Fasolo with a formal warning despite the forward being filmed by TV cameras, urinating into a cup during Friday night’s pre-season game. The …
