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The NRL are zeroing in on eliminating five-day turnarounds from rugby league from 2018 onwards. Relations between the game’s governing body and the Rugby League Players’ Association have thawed in …

All 16 NRL clubs should be break-even financial ventures within three years after negotiating a historic funding agreement with the NRL. The game’s governing body announced on Thursday it will …

Mal Meninga is intent on restoring the Kangaroos’ aura of invincibility after being ushered in as Australia’s new national rugby league coach. Declaring himself “unbiased” after ending his hugely successful …

Football Federation Australia chairman Steven Lowy has promised to review the A-League’s banned fans policy over the summer. Fronting the media for the first time to discuss the snowballing issue …

Cracked ribs he suffered during last year’s Sydney 500 give Craig Lowndes belief that he can cause a massive boilover at this weekend’s V8 Supercars finale. The veteran Red Bull …

Craig Lowndes says he’s relishing the pressure of having to win all three races at this weekend’s V8 Supercars finale in Sydney in order to cause a title boilover. Second-placed …

Boasting healthy hamstrings and an impressive trophy cabinet, Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli is set for the rest of his AFL career. The Norm Smith Medallist from this year’s premiership win …

Australian No.1 Bernard Tomic has been rewarded for his surge up the ATP rankings in 2015, claiming the top seeding for January’s Sydney International. Tomic, who won the event in …

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is considering shifting Wallabies fullback Israel Folau to outside centre for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Folau has made his name at fullback since joining …

Sydney FC CEO Tony Pignata has voiced his support for the current A-League fan boycotts in an open letter published on Thursday. Pignata also criticised the way the media has …

Mal Meninga’s record-breaking reign as Queensland State of Origin coach is expected to officially end on Thursday, when he takes over as Kangaroos mentor. Meninga has made no secret of …

Queensland Rugby League boss Peter Betros believes Mal Meninga will announce he is taking over the Kangaroos reins on Thursday. “I believe the issue will be resolved tomorrow,” Betros told …

Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips on Tuesday announced he has retired from international rugby. The Racing-Metro player, 33, appeared in 99 Tests — 94 for Wales and five for the British …

Wallabies defensive coach Nathan Grey has backed superstar fullback Israel Folau to make a successful transition to the centres in 2016 – if that’s where he’s required to play. With …

Kevin Sheedy has urged the AFL to be brave and at least trial a twilight grand final. Inspired by the success of the pink ball day-night Test match in Adelaide, …

The Hobart International has scored a glamorous drawcard with former world No.5 Eugenie Bouchard to play the January 10-16 event as she attempts to get her injury-hit tennis career back …

For prodigal son Chad Townsend, the Cronulla preparing for NRL season 2016 is unrecognisable from the one he left two years ago. The 24-year departed an embattled Sharks outfit mired …

Valentine Holmes has his sights set on taking over the fullback spot at Cronulla next season, sparking a battle for what is sure to be one of the most hotly …