The All Blacks decision to field their second-string side against Namibia, under a new captain in Sam Cane, is part of the big picture they have taken of the World …
Namibia know they don’t have a chance in Thursday’s “ultimate challenge” against the All Blacks at Olympic Stadium, but have named a team they believe will do them proud against …
Scotland’s South African-born prop Willem Nel says he is not bent on avenging his compatriots shock World Cup defeat to Japan when he takes the field against the Brave Blossoms …
Sam Cane replaces Richie McCaw as All Blacks captain among 12 changes to New Zealand’s World Cup side to play Namibia at London’s Olympic Stadium on Thursday. Cane will be …
France’s star centre Wesley Fofana does not want his first appearance at this World Cup against Romania on Wednesday to end as it did for South Africa against Japan. The …
Adelaide captain Taylor Walker is the most notable omission from this year’s new-look AFL All-Australian team. Half the team of 22 players are first-time selections. Western Bulldogs skipper Bob Murphy …
Andy Murray has been told he is “required” to compete in the ATP Tour Finals after the Scot discussed skipping the event to prepare for the Davis Cup final. After …
Adelaide have confirmed that John Worsfold is leaving the club, fuelling speculation he will become Essendon’s next AFL senior coach. The Crows confirmed on Tuesday that Worsfold would not stay …
Romanian top seed Irina-Camelia Begu scored a comfortable victory over Ukrainian qualifier Kateryna Kozlova in the first round of the WTA Korea Open on Tuesday. Begu, ranked 29th in the …
North Queensland must overcome a worrying AAMI Park hoodoo if they are to earn a berth in the NRL grand final. While no team still active in the NRL has …
Sam Stosur is into the second round of the WTA Tokyo Open tennis tournament after beating Alison Riske 4-6 6-1 6-3 on Tuesday. The world No.22 Stosur saved eight break …
Recalled co-captain Mitchell Pearce will help Sydney Roosters “apply the blowtorch” to a well rested Brisbane in Friday night’s NRL preliminary final, tri-colours assistant Craig Fitzgibbon says. And the minor …
Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe is adamant his nuisance of a leg injury won’t sideline him for Friday night’s preliminary final against Hawthorn, but he admits it will be a challenge …
No player has run the ball for more metres in an NRL season than Sydney Roosters fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has in 2015, but even he admits Anthony Milford’s running game …
The final chapter in his great rivalry with Michael Jennings will provide a fitting subplot to Justin Hodges’ Suncorp Stadium swansong. But the Brisbane captain is not ready to close …
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has named both Mitchell Pearce and in-form youngster Jackson Hastings in his 17 for Friday night’s NRL preliminary final in Brisbane. Pearce will look to …
It’s not the chance to win through to the NRL grand final that is most exciting Sydney Roosters wrecking ball Sio Siua Taukeiaho this weekend. But the rare chance to …
Forward Patrick Karnezis has announced his retirement after an injury-plagued five-year AFL career with Brisbane and Collingwood. Karnezis was selected by Brisbane with pick 25 in the 2010 national draft …











