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Controversial forward Russell Packer has been cleared to resume his NRL career after signing a two-year deal with St George Illawarra. The 26-year-old last played in the NRL in 2013. …

An alarming record under Rugby World Cup final referee Nigel Owens makes for unpleasant reading for Wallabies captain Stephen Moore, who has been left stunned by Australia’s dismal numbers. To …

Australia will draw on their extensive big-game experience in a bid to spoil the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup final farewell for all-time champions Richie McCaw and Dan Carter. Fourteen …

The AFL has confirmed a stricter illicit drugs policy under which a player’s identity will become public after a second positive test. Previously, the player’s identity was kept anonymous until …

He might qualify for the Australian Rugby Union’s 60-cap rule but Wallabies halfback Will Genia is treating this weekend’s World Cup final as his last Test match. Genia, who will …

Essendon have signed former Adelaide ruckman Shaun McKernan to a new AFL contract. His signing continues a busy period for the Bombers, who have also agreed to terms with Brent …

The AFL is about to announce a revamped illicit drugs policy that will carry tougher penalties for players who return positive tests. AFL football operations manager Mark Evans and AFL …

New Zealand expect a barrage of high balls from the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday and they are confident they can counter it thanks to help …

A confident John Eales says he can see parallels between the current Wallabies and the two Australian sides he captained to separate Rugby World Cup triumphs. Eales, who helped guide …

A confident John Eales says he can see parallels between the current Wallabies and the two Australian sides he captained to separate World Cup triumphs. Eales, who helped guide the …

Former first-round draft pick Elliott Kavanagh is looking for a new AFL club after he was let go by Essendon. Kavanagh, the 19th overall pick at the 2011 draft, was …

Roger Federer charged past his first hurdle in the quest for a seventh title at the Swiss Indoors on Tuesday, with the top seed delivering a crushing 6-1 6-2 lesson …

Diehard Wallabies fans have shelled out more than $30,000 each supporting Australia’s rugby team during this year’s World Cup. While the six-week campaign has been taxing on the likes of …

Michael Cheika’s father was his harshest critic as a rugby player but his courage in leaving Lebanon for a new life in Australia has been an example in hauling the …

Mal Meninga remains favourite for the vacant Kangaroos coaching position, with the Queensland mentor reportedly interviewed for the role. The former Canberra star is the first of the candidates, including …

NEW ZEALAND SQUADS FOR THE 2016 SUPER RUGBY SEASON BLUES: Josh Bekhuis, Dan Bowden, Matt Duffie, Joe Edwards, TJ Faiane, Charlie Faumuina, Piers Francis, Blake Gibson, Billy Guyton, Bryn Hall, …

For the first time in 15 years, the Crusaders will attack a Super Rugby season without long-serving flanker Richie McCaw. McCaw hasn’t officially confirmed his retirement, but is widely expected …

The AFL will ramp up its war on illicit drugs, with the league reportedly ready to name, shame and penalise players who record a second offence. The AFL will announce …