South Sydney’s forward depth will be tested early on in the new NRL season with Tom Burgess ruled out of action for the first six weeks due to an ankle …
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon is adamant he doesn’t want the third-man up ruck rule scrapped, but says the AFL faces an “uncomfortable” week in the wake of Aaron Sandilands’ one-match …
The interchange reduction could have its first casualty with Cronulla supersub Ben Barba in danger of losing his spot on the bench. Impressive trial form at fullback from rising star …
Independent John Madigan says he has cross-bench support as he calls for a Senate inquiry in the wake of the AFL’s Essendon supplements saga. The Victorian senator is pushing for …
Stephen Coniglio has been named skipper for Greater Western Sydney’s first AFL pre-season match against the Western Bulldogs. The midfielder, among a handful of Giants entering their fifth AFL season, …
Star Geelong recruit Patrick Dangerfield will have his first AFL hitout for the Cats this Friday night when they host Collingwood. James Aish also leads the newcomers in the Magpies’ …
NSW and Cronulla captain Paul Gallen has given himself two months to decide whether to play one more year in the NRL. Gallen, 34, comes off-contract at the end of …
Not for the first time, the Brisbane Lions owe a debt of gratitude to motor-mouthed former great Jason Akermanis. A trimmer, fitter Allen Christensen is poised to become a major …
Port Adelaide are bracing for their recruit Jimmy Toumpas to cop abuse from his former AFL club Melbourne this weekend. Toumpas on Saturday will play against the Demons for the …
He may be the youngest captain in the NRL, but Matt Moylan isn’t afraid to lay down the law for his teammates. And the edict from the Penrith skipper is …
The Brumbies haven’t forgotten the pain of being denied a crack at the Super Rugby title by the Hurricanes last year. But they’re sticking to their mantra that with a …
Geelong recruit Patrick Dangerfield’s instant impact on the Cats’ pre-season has resulted in the star AFL midfielder being elevated to the club’s leadership group. And skipper Joel Selwood is relishing …
John Hopoate is pushing ahead with a legal fight to revive his Manly coaching career despite stubborn opposition from the NRL. Hopoate will take his dispute over the NRL’s refusal …
Nine-time Bathurst 1000 champion Peter Brock has been unveiled as the first inductee into the inaugural Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame. Organisers said he would be among 30 greats …
Davis Cup rookie John Peers plans to use his detailed knowledge of the Bryan brothers to help Australia overcome the United States in Melbourne next week. Peers is the only …
Takeover rumours surrounding Gold Coast are a sign of how much the NRL club has turned itself around in 12 months, Titans chief executive Graham Annesley says. A year ago …
It took the last 20 minutes of the final trial match to give Brad Arthur his biggest confidence boost about Parramatta’s prospects in 2016. A glut of high-profile signings, led …
Melbourne could be the first to showcase a radical new Formula One qualifying format at next month’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Team bosses and F1 chiefs have reportedly agreed to …
