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Tournament No.2 seed Bernard Tomic is out of the Delray Beach Open in Florida. The Queenslander made a disappointing exit in the first round after being beaten 7-6 6-1 by …

Gold Coast have appointed William Zillman and Nathan Friend as co-captains for the 2016 NRL season, with NSW State of Origin representative Greg Bird overlooked. Zillman and Friend, a foundation …

Test coach Michael Cheika wants a post-World Cup transition phase with veteran Wallabies welcoming in the new brigade. It was thought Australian fans had seen the last of the likes …

The AFL’s modern-day benchmarks Hawthorn square off against the worst team from 2015 in the NAB Challenge opener, ending yet another off-season dominated by the Essendon supplements scandal. The Hawks …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika isn’t at all surprised David Pocock could be facing a world record-breaking English club contract offer. But he is confident negotiations can ensure the superstar flanker …

Simon Mannering has cited loss of enjoyment – and form – coupled with the pressures of leadership, for his surprise decision to relinquish the Warriors’ NRL captaincy. Mannering is standing …

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is predicting that the draw for the expanded Super Rugby competition is going to play a bigger role than ever. The 18-team competition, including new …

Wayne Bennett believes Brisbane’s youthful halves pairing of Anthony Milford and Ben Hunt are well on their way to forging another Broncos dynasty. The combination of 21-year-old Milford and Hunt, …

Such was the seriousness of the back injury which forced Nathan Grima into retirement last year that North Melbourne coach Brad Scott admits he was surprised to learn the key …

After struggling to get a look-in at star-studded Hawthorn, speedster Jed Anderson will start the second chapter of his AFL journey for North Melbourne in Saturday’s NAB Challenge encounter against …

They’ve had a summer signing spree the envy of every coach NRL, but Parramatta mentor Brad Arthur has identified an improvement in discipline as the key to success for the …

All Blacks five-eighth Aaron Cruden can’t wait to play his first game for the Chiefs in over 10 months after recovering from a serious knee injury last year. The 27-year-old …

He grew up supporting them and now Brisbane Lions recruit Tom Bell says he is looking forward to helping the AFL strugglers turn over a new leaf in 2016. Bell, …

Star Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe has escaped from his “iron lung” and will play in Friday’s NAB Challenge clash with Richmond in Mandurah. And prized recruit Harley Bennell could make …

Sam Burgess could not have timed his return to Redfern any better. The dual international’s comeback to the NRL and South Sydney comes at a time when workaholic backrowers are …

Greater Western Sydney’s talent-laden forward line will have the added potency of veteran recruit Steve Johnson’s clever supply, Leon Cameron says. The Giants coach got his first look at how …

Richmond recruit Chris Yarran won’t be lining up for the Tigers in round one, and could be waiting as long as round eight to make his debut in the yellow …

New Zealand captain Simon Mannering is standing down as skipper of the Warriors, saying the pressure of leadership stripped his love for the game. Ryan Hoffman will take over as …