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Coach Daryl Gibson’s rookies left him with more questions than answers following the Waratahs’ 40-35 Super Rugby trial loss to the Highlanders in Queenstown on Friday. Both teams scored five …

Brisbane are steeling themselves for Wigan to bring the same “aggressive mentality” in a rematch of the World Club Series duel which helped solidify the Broncos’ premiership hopes last season. …

North Queensland are determined to write themselves into the history books and not waste their shot at World Club Challenge glory this weekend. The Cowboys created their own piece of …

THE NRL PLAYERS WITH THE MOST TO PROVE IN THIS WEEKEND’S FINAL TRIALS 1. Peter Wallace Wallace’s short-term future in the Penrith halves is under threat from young gun Te …

Years of more disappointment lie ahead if Brisbane’s veterans don’t lift, Lions great Simon Black has warned. Midfield coach Black said they would provide a glimpse into their future when …

Defender Troy Chaplin could become Richmond’s king of swing this season as the Tigers attempt to add extra potency in attack. Chaplin was trialled as a forward during Friday’s 60-point …

The Brownlow Medal is off limits as the AFL overhauls its finals schedule. League chief executive Gillon McLachlan said there is no way he would contemplate moving the medal count …

Manly are almost certain to stand down John Hopoate from his junior coaching role after a report police had expressed concern about the controversial figure. A member of the organised …

The AFL could consider a twilight grand final as early as this year. League chief executive Gillon McLachlan was coy on Friday when asked if a decision had been made …

Fremantle forward Hayden Ballantyne is set to receive a ‘please explain’ from the AFL’s integrity unit after being caught using his phone during Friday’s 60-point NAB Challenge win over Richmond …

Fremantle goalsneak Hayden Ballantyne faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the AFL season after injuring his hamstring in Friday’s 60-point NAB Challenge win over …

A three-try effort from Malakai Fekitoa has helped the Highlanders edge the NSW Waratahs 40-35 in a free-flowing final Super Rugby trial. The two sides secured five tries each, and …

The inaugural AFL women’s league is set to be an eight-team competition, probably played next February and March. The March AFL Commission meeting will confirm the tendering process for the …

A Monday night blockbuster to end round 23 and a Thursday night final shape as two critical features of the AFL’s key fixture changes. The league will market the new …

Days after being cleared of injury, halfback Adam Reynolds again appears in doubt ahead of Sam Burgess’ official South Sydney return on Saturday night. Titans coach Neil Henry was unsure …

Opposing halfbacks Adam Reynolds and Ash Taylor are in doubt to play the Gold Coast’s NRL trial against South Sydney on Saturday night. Rabbitohs playmaker Reynolds had been cleared of …

One box Dwayne Dunn would like to tick sooner rather than later is beside Chautauqua’s name as the winning jockey in a Group One race. Dunn has three Group One …

The Melbourne Rebels are backing their Wallaby-in-waiting Nic Stirzaker by naming him captain for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Rebels coach Tony McGahan has opted for the 24-year-old halfback as …