The Springboks’ stunning defeat by Japan in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup has shocked South Africa, casting doubt on the team’s chances of progressing to the final …
North Melbourne appear to have dodged a bullet with key forward Drew Petrie escaping serious injury after copping a knock to a knee against Sydney. And with preliminary finals weekend …
It may take a little while longer before they’re able to change the opinions of their northern hemisphere foes, but the Wallabies insist the “dark days” of their scrum struggles …
The Wallabies know they have a 195cm, 130kg hurdle to overcome in their World Cup opener in the shape of Fijian talisman Nemani Nadolo. The enormous winger is well-known to …
Japanese fans celebrated their team’s shock Rugby World Cup win over heavily-favoured South Africa early on Sunday in a victory that is sure to give the sport a boost as …
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt hailed Jonny Sexton as a perfectionist after his astute game management helped the Irish to a 50-7 World Cup demolition of Canada on Saturday. Sexton notched …
Queensland star Aidan Guerra benefited from the hostile environment Suncorp Stadium can produce when the Maroons claimed this season’s State of Origin series with a record thumping of NSW in …
North Queensland coach Paul Green admitted he had to dig deep to inspire gutted pivot Michael Morgan ahead of their NRL knockout semi-final against Cronulla in Townsville. And it seems …
NSW Sport Minister Stuart Ayres says retiring Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes will be remembered for his stance on racism as well as his AFL success. The 35-year-old dual Brownlow …
NOT PRODUCING THE GOODES – HOW RACISM HURT AN AFL CHAMPION * May 24, 2013: Goodes stops playing and points out a young Collingwood supporter in the crowd who called …
It’s a hard act to follow but North Queensland’s Jason Taumalolo has backed Matt Scott to repeat his heroics and lead the Cowboys into their first grand final in 10 …
Cronulla supporters can turn the porch light off. Harold Holt is not coming home. And the Sharks will not be bringing the 2015 NRL Premiership back to the Shire this …
SNAPSHOT OF WHAT HAPPENED AROUND THE AFL IN FINALS WEEK TWO THEY SAID IT: “We’re going over there on a mission.” A bullish Brad Scott talks up North Melbourne’s chances …
North Queensland will take impressive form into Saturday night’s preliminary final against Melbourne but the Storm have benefited greatly from their week’s rest. The Cowboys set up the clash with …
For 22 weeks, Daniel Wells’ chances of playing AFL football have been cruelled by injury. But now, North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says he faces a different battle to be …
How do you improve on perfection? North Queensland coach Paul Green hopes to find a way before Saturday night’s NRL grand final qualifier in Melbourne. A Matt Scott-inspired Cowboys brutally …
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says his side now has the fortitude they lacked in 2014 to make an AFL grand final. The Kangaroos returned to the last four with …
Wales will look for a points avalanche against Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Sunday in full knowledge the group will likely be decided on points difference. While most …



