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Mitchell Pearce is not a liability, according to the Sydney Roosters, who predict he will return from his layoff a wiser player after enjoying a stint in the coach’s box. …

Formula One makes an emotional return this week to the scene of Jules Bianchi’s fatal crash in what promises to be a sombre Japanese Grand Prix. Bianchi died in July, …

The Sydney Roosters have begun the mind games ahead of Friday’s NRL preliminary final, promising to exploit weak links in the Brisbane defence. While keeping his cards close to his …

Dylan Walker and Aaron Gray are expected to make a full recovery from their overdose of painkillers, amid growing calls for the NRL to address the problem of the misuse …

The Weagles’ Web versus the Kangaroo monsters. It sounds like a horror movie, but the Eagles are hoping the battle has a happy ending when they take on North Melbourne …

Adelaide have vowed to fight for fair compensation for Patrick Dangerfield by becoming the first AFL club to match a free agency offer. Dangerfield on Wednesday told Crows players he …

They’re a step behind, but the Australian second XV will have a chance to force coach Michael Cheika’s hand when they take the spotlight against Uruguay on Sunday. Cheika rolled …

In his own words, Wallabies bolter Sean McMahon didn’t travel all the way to England to hold tackling pads – he’s at the Rugby World Cup to make an impact. …

NRL coach-in-waiting Ben Walker has backed Wayne Bennett in his feud with Craig Bellamy, saying the Brisbane mentor has the game’s best interests at heart unlike an “incredibly boring” Melbourne. …

Hawthorn have ruled out Jack Gunston for their AFL preliminary final against Fremantle, conceding three days out that he will not be ready. While the forward has made progress in …

It was once worn with a badge of honour, but now the NRL’s big men are getting offended when accused of pulling off a shoulder charge. At least that’s how …

After being Paddy-whacked, the Adelaide Crows now want to do some bludgeoning of their own. Resigned to losing Patrick Dangerfield, the Crows are set to become the first AFL club …

Veteran Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he’s shocked by reports painkiller abuse is rife among NRL players. Speaking after the overdose of Souths duo Dylan Walker and Aaron Walker, which …

The wounded Springboks believe they can still win the Rugby World Cup despite the humiliation inflicted by the defeat at the hands of Japan, star flanker Francois Louw said. “Our …

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy admits he’s taking a risk by giving his players an extra light preparation heading into Saturday’s NRL preliminary final against North Queensland. The Storm have hardly …

North Melbourne are underdogs with a low growl, confident that their bite is sharp enough to put them into the AFL grand final. Kangaroos coach Brad Scott is talking up …

Instead of winding down his career, veteran ex-Test prop Ben Hannant has kickstarted it again by re-signing with NRL club North Queensland for another year. Hannant, 30, and fellow front-rower …

Hawthorn have ruled Jack Gunston out of their AFL preliminary final against Fremantle. Gunston, 23, missed the Hawks’ 74-point semi-final shellacking of Adelaide after injuring his ankle in a qualifying …