A rev-up from AFL great Leigh Matthews has inspired the Brisbane Lions to ignore external murmurs of discontent and stay the course. That’s the word from first-year defender Harris Andrews, …
Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor admits he may end up with egg on his face but he has defended the NRL club’s decision to axe captain Robbie Farah. Veteran one-club …
Rugby’s world body has called on Japan to supply a list of confirmed venues for the 2019 World Cup after Tokyo’s “disappointing” decision to remove a new national stadium from …
Second-seeded Kevin Anderson of South Africa and American No.13 seed Steve Johnson were among four seeded players to advance on Wednesday to the quarter-finals at the ATP Tour’s Winston-Salem Open. …
Billy Slater believes his new two-year Melbourne contract shows there is still room for loyalty in the NRL. Slater announced the deal, which allows him to play out an entire …
Interim coach Tim Walsh has ruled out guiding Australian men’s rugby sevens team at the Rio Olympics, saying he’s too committed to the well-performed women’s team. Walsh arrived in Rio …
Manly coach Geoff Toovey says his Brookvale Oval farewell on Friday night will be emotional but a win and an NRL finals berth remain his priorities. The Sea Eagles’ do-or-die …
Richmond have spoken to their AFL players about on-field behaviour after Dustin Martin’s two-fingered salute to Collingwood fans. The AFL is investigating Martin’s gesture during the game last Saturday, which …
Billy Slater is set to join skipper Cameron Smith in playing out their NRL careers with the Melbourne Storm after signing a new two-year deal. The contract will take 32-year-old …
Federal Greens leader Richard Di Natale – a former footballer and doctor – has urged the AFL not to succumb to pressure and switch the focus of its illicit drugs …
Geelong forward Daniel Menzel is a big chance to finally make his AFL comeback. The Cats are likely to pick him for tomorrow night’s must-win match against Collingwood at the …
Melbourne are expected to announce on Thursday that star fullback Billy Slater has signed a two-year contract extension. According to News Corp Australia, Slater struck the deal on Wednesday following …
Former Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter says he pleaded with club management not to sign unwanted skipper Robbie Farah to a four-year deal. Potter, who was sacked at the end …
Former skipper Will Carling has urged England to omit Sam Burgess from their World Cup squad, warning coach Stuart Lancaster his lack of union experience will be exposed by top …
The extraordinary growth in Australia of online streaming service Netflix, who have emerged as a key player in negotiations for the digital rights of rugby league, is a sure indication …
Wallabies enforcer Wycliff Palu has welcomed the challenge of David Pocock to his No.8 jersey ahead of the Rugby World Cup and says he isn’t the only player gunning for …
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, with 31 major titles between them, head for the US Open with their Grand Slam careers at the crossroads. Despite turning 34, Federer was an …
Two years after he looked up to Mike Pyke’s trailblazing AFL achievements, Jason Holmes will ruck against him in a Canada v USA duel. Pyke and Holmes will probably contest …
