Warriors maestro Shaun Johnson admits the clock is ticking for his side as they embrace the weight of a nation heading into this weekend’s NRL Auckland Nines. The Warriors have …
The Chiefs have signed an experienced Japan international prop to replace injured All Black Nepo Laulala. Tighthead specialist Hiroshi Yamashita, 30, has agreed to play this season for the 2012 …
Carlton midfielder Patrick Cripps has taken a leap of faith on the Blues, extending his contract until the end of 2019. The 20-year-old, who was already signed until the end …
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says news on the condition of Michael Schumacher is not good, two years after the seven-time Formula One was seriously injured in a skiing …
Give Kevvie a break. That was the message from Queensland great Chris Close who claimed new Maroons coach Kevin Walters’ leadership should not be questioned in the wake of a …
Don’t tell Australia’s regular rugby sevens game-breaker that bringing Quade Cooper halfway around the world to watch this weekend’s Sydney world series tournament is a waste of time. Cooper is …
Scotland have recalled flanker John Barclay for their opening Six Nations championship game against England at Murrayfield on Saturday. Blindside Barclay, who did not feature at last year’s World Cup …
An Italy team depleted by injuries will roll out four uncapped players against France in the Six Nations opener on Saturday. Mogliano back David Odiete, Padova wing Mattia Bellini, Zebre …
Eddie Jones kept faith with the England players who underperformed in the Rugby World Cup in his first selection as head coach for Saturday’s opening Six Nations match against Scotland. …
Leaving the country has provided no respite from the fallout over the Emerging Origin camp controversy for besieged Queensland coach Kevin Walters. In New Zealand ahead of this weekend’s NRL …
New Blues coach Tana Umaga is naturally delighted with a 59-7 win but also says the Super Rugby pre-season victory over the Melbourne Rebels has to taken with a grain …
The return from injury of giant Wallabies lock Will Skelton and the debuts of speedsters Reece Robinson and Zac Guildford are major points of interest for NSW Waratahs coach Daryl …
Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury says they’re nothing untoward about Travis Cloke’s exclusion from the AFL club’s leadership group. He just wasn’t wanted. As the Magpies set their sights on returning …
Peace talks with Melbourne have been organised by the Queensland Rugby League in the fallout over “scapegoat” Cameron Munster’s 12-month State of Origin ban. But managing director Robert Moore has …
Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner says he surprised himself with how easily he got back up to speed during testing for Ducati. The Australian, who retired at the end …
All Blacks Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens says there’s only one way to transform a good 15-a-side rugby player into a great sevens athlete. It’s the road Sonny Bill Williams …
New Zealand international Alex Glenn hopes players have learned their lesson ahead of this weekend’s NRL Auckland Nines in the wake of the league’s alcohol-fuelled off-field dramas. Glenn admitted players …
Finally, some good news at Bondi. Sydney Roosters vice-captain Boyd Cordner has rejected the overtures of Newcastle coach Nathan Brown to return home, re-signing with the NRL club on a …
