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They’re the duds of the AFL finals so far – and no, we’re not talking about Richmond. We’re talking about individual players who wilted in the heat during the opening …

Jarryd Hayne has overcome a horror start to help the San Francisco 49ers to a 7-0 first-half lead against the Minnesota Vikings. With veteran running back Reggie Bush injuring his …

Melbourne Storm’s Blake Green has shrugged off criticism of his team’s wrestling tactics, saying nothing has changed. Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson said referees allowed the Storm to wrestle at …

Jarryd Hayne has had a terrible start to his NFL regular season career by fumbling his first punt return. Hayne came into the game late in the first quarter for …

One’s an off-contract veteran and the other a 20-year-old rookie and they are matched up against an all-star halves duo in North Queensland’s Johnathan Thurston and Michael Morgan. But Jeff …

The San Francisco 49ers have gone with Carlos Hyde and Reggie Bush at running back and Bruce Ellington as kick returner for their opening plays against the Minnesota Vikings. Australian …

Queensland’s Super Rugby rebuild continues with the signing of former St George Illawarra winger Eto Nabuli on a two-year deal. Nabuli grew up playing rugby union in his homeland of …

High-profile Melbourne pair Jack Watts and Jeremy Howe are no certainties to continue their AFL careers with the Demons in 2016. Howe has not signed up for the season ahead …

Fiji have stepped up the psychological pressure on England, sending out the message they expect to inflict a humiliating defeat for the World Cup hosts in the tournament opener on …

Wayne Carey insists he has apologised personally to Anthony Stevens for the extra-marital scandal that rocked the AFL. Carey dramatically quit North Melbourne in 2002 when he was caught having …

Sam Burgess’ bold code switch has been rewarded with England team selection for the Rugby World Cup’s opening match against Fiji at Twickenham. England coach Stuart Lancaster will be hoping …

Opinion is divided on whether Nat Fyfe can win the Brownlow Medal and his AFL peers are about to give their verdict on the Fremantle star’s season. Fyfe and the …

Brad Barritt has revealed England aim to be the World Cup’s meanest side after identifying a watertight defence as their key weapon. The hosts open their challenge for the Webb …

Sonny Bill Williams believes England have erred by picking fellow code-hopper Sam Burgess in the centres for the Rugby World Cup, insisting his best position is flanker. Burgess, the Clive …

Injured Canterbury halfback Trent Hodkinson believes Josh Reynolds has found the calmer onfield demeanour the Bulldogs need from him if they are to claim this year’s NRL title. Reynolds calmly …

Sydney Roosters giant Kane Evans says there won’t be a repeat of his infamous shoulder charge when he goes toe to toe with Canterbury enforcer Sam Kasiano on Friday night. …

Brownlow medal favourite Nathan Fyfe is on crutches and Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich is in a moon boot – but Dockers fans shouldn’t be worried. The rumour mill was buzzing …

Davis Cup doubles doesn’t come any bigger than Saturday’s must-win showdown between Australia and Great Britain in Glasgow. A place in the 2015 Cup final goes on the line at …