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Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has emphatically ruled out any chance of injured fullback Billy Slater playing again this NRL season. Slater underwent his second shoulder reconstruction in nine months …

Ben Barba has emerged as the bolter for the Queensland fullback vacancy created by an injured Billy Slater. While it is believed Slater will be invited into the Maroons’ camp …

The Warriors are relieved to have Ben Matulino on deck to face Melbourne this weekend, with coach Andrew McFadden admitting he was surprised the prop was cited for a shoulder …

A reduction in interchange cards hasn’t reduced Canterbury’s grunt, but that won’t stop teams attacking them up the middle. That’s the belief of Parramatta coach Brad Arthur, who still has …

Lock Josh Bekhuis will bring up 100 Super Rugby appearances when he runs out against the Queensland Reds, and the milestone will be the sweeter if the Blues can end …

They’re losing players by the dozen and games on the siren, but Penrith have been urged to keep the faith. The luckless Panthers, who have lost their first two games …

He might be a touch underdone but Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett will lead the Suns out in round one of the AFL season, declaring himself over a foot complaint …

Cronulla’s Ben Barba is in contention to play fullback for Queensland, according to Maroons State of Origin coach Kevin Walters. Walters said Barba would be considered along with Greg Inglis …

Australian Daniel Ricciardo is on the hit-list of all leading Formula One teams, retired racer David Coulthard says. Coulthard believes Ricciardo is a champion-in-waiting, but the wait will continue until …

Driving a Formula One car is less fun these days with the new rule changes introduced by the sport’s governing body, according to two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. FIA have …

Australian top seed Daria Gavrilova has booked her place in the quarter-finals of the San Antonio Open. Gavrilova downed Greek Maria Sakkari 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in just over two …

Josh Dugan’s return to the St George Illawarra fullback role could last just one week. The NSW No.1 will be reacquainted with the Dragons’ custodian role in Sunday’s round-three NRL …

The Queensland Reds have named an unchanged side for Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash against the Blues at Suncorp Stadium. The only change made to the squad that fell narrowly …

David Goffin has upset Stan Wawrinka to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Masters, ending the Belgian’s 14-match skid against top 10-ranked opponents. World No.18 Goffin won 6-3 5-7 …

New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew is threatening to break away from rugby’s future tour program if the urgent need for a global season isn’t addressed. Tew is running out …

Todd Greenberg is expected to be officially rubber-stamped as the NRL’s new chief executive officer in the coming days, ending a five-month search to replace Dave Smith. It’s believed respected …

More AFL captains believe expansion side Greater Western Sydney will play finals this season than Collingwood. The 18 skippers have made their predictions for the season, with the smallest club …

A reduction in interchange cards hasn’t reduced Canterbury’s grunt, but that won’t stop teams attacking them up the middle. That’s the belief of Parramatta coach Brad Arthur, who still has …