Wallabies back Kurtley Beale is ready to step up and accept the challenge from NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson to show more leadership. Beale, who enjoyed a strong Rugby World …
Coach Todd Blackadder’s decision to step down next year has provided added motivation for the Crusaders’ campaign, says Ryan Crotty. The 2016 Super Rugby season will be Blackadder’s eighth and …
Sam Burgess will make his official return to rugby league via the NRL All-Stars match, with the South Sydney star named in the World side. Cameron Smith will captain the …
NRL squads could be increased to 36 players and youngsters banned from making their debut until age 19 in changes being considered by rugby league’s governing body. The proposals, which …
The NRL players’ union has urged the game’s administrators not to rush through recommendations from Shane Richardson’s review, particularly the proposed changes to the second-tier competition. The NRL head of …
Robbie Gray has signed a one-year contract extension with Port Adelaide, tying him to the AFL club until the end of 2019. Gray is a dual All-Australian and has twice …
Armed with renewed confidence and maturity after an eye-opening stint in the English Super League, St George Illawarra returnee Adam Quinlan believes patience is the key to rebuilding his once-promising …
New Zealand Rugby is telling Japan’s new Super Rugby franchise to hurry up and appoint a coach as speculation mounts the role will go to a high-profile Kiwi. Reports have …
Brisbane have moved one step closer to securing former Gold Coast centre James Roberts, with the club reportedly set to table an offer. Roberts has been in discussions with the …
New England head coach Eddie Jones has began overhauling his back-room staff with coaches Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree and Mike Catt all axed. The exits follow Stuart Lancaster’s departure as …
Essendon midfielder Jobe Watson’s 2012 Brownlow Medal should stand, even if he is found guilty of doping, says the club’s new chairman, Lindsay Tanner. A verdict is expected this month …
Fiat Chrysler could bring the Alfa Romeo brand back to Formula One as a competitor to Ferrari, chief executive Sergio Marchionne said on Monday. “It’s incredible how the Alfa marque …
Rugby great Jonah Lomu was effectively broke when he died suddenly last month, it has been revealed. The news has come to light as a trust fund is established for …
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin will undergo finger surgery during the AFL club’s Christmas break but is expected to return to training with his teammates in early January. Franklin rejoined the …
Marinko Matosevic’s nightmare year appeared to be carrying over into the Australian Open wildcard play-offs on Monday but the fiery Victorian ultimately progressed after a gruelling five-setter. Matosevic, the seventh …
Queensland great Wally Lewis maintains the Maroons’ winning culture was not at risk despite clear divisions about who should take over as the state’s rugby league coach. The QRL’s decision …
Forced out of South Sydney due to salary cap pressure, new Gold Coast signing Chris McQueen is looking on the bright side, resolving to help steer the NRL’s problem child …
St George Illawarra recruit Josh McCrone swears there’s no bad blood with his former NRL club Canberra and is upbeat about reviving his career under Dragons coach Paul McGregor. Unwanted …
