All Blacks prop Ben Franks says they are putting extra effort into scrum training as they head towards the World Cup play-offs, after being taught a lesson by Georgia. They …
Wallabies vice-captain Michael Hooper will miss Saturday’s World Cup clash with Wales after copping a one-week ban for foul play stemming from last weekend’s stunning victory over England. Hooper pleaded …
Rafael Nadal was broken four times by one of his former ball boys before he struggled into the China Open second round in an unconvincing return to action on Tuesday. …
Nick Kyrgios spared Australia’s blushes in a day of injury and implosion for his countrymen at the Japan Open. World No.34 Kyrgios shrugged off the disappointment of losing the first …
The Wallabies’ hopes of finishing atop Pool A at the World Cup have been dealt a serious blow, with star fullback Israel Folau in doubt for Saturday’s clash with Wales. …
Wallabies lineout general Rob Simmons has dared their World Cup rivals to attack Australia’s set-piece over a perceived weakness. Following their famous victory over England on Saturday, the Wallabies have …
The man credited with resurrecting the Wallabies’ dormant scrum has declared his intentions to extend his posting under coach Michael Cheika. Following his miracle job in turning the Wallabies’ pack …
New Zealand have suffered yet another blow ahead of their Test series with England with skipper Simon Mannering forced out with gastric problems. The Warriors workhorse joins Shaun Johnson, Kieran …
Coach Michael Maguire put one of the last pieces of his backline puzzle in place with Bryson Goodwin re-signing with South Sydney for another two NRL seasons. Goodwin was off-contract …
Storm coach Craig Bellamy will try to work his magic on Canberra discard Mark Nicholls after luring the NRL prop to Melbourne. Bellamy has a proven record of turning players …
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Drivers may finally crack the 300kph barrier at this weekend’s Bathurst 1000 but Jamie Whincup expects lap times will actually be slower than last year. Motorheads are salivating at the …
When the sun sets on Johnathan Thurston’s career, it seems inevitable the North Queensland, Maroons and Kangaroos superstar will be given Immortal status as one of rugby league’s all-time greats. …
The pain of last year’s Bathurst 1000 still burns for six-time V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup. But the Holden superstar hopes to find redemption at the legendary Mount Panorama this …
Former Geelong great Steven Johnson says he’s been in talks with a number of AFL clubs – although he’s still to decide whether to play on in 2016. The triple-premiership …
Six-time V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup is convinced he can turn his season around in the biggest event, this weekend’s Bathurst 1000. Whincup sits in eighth spot in the championship …
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has taken inspiration from the first sub four-minute mile as the Springboks bid to make Rugby World Cup history. Every World Cup-winning team – including …
Irish playmaker Jonathan Sexton can see barrel-chested French centre Mathieu Bastareaud looming down on him when they face off in the World Cup. “He’s a hard man to stop and …
