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South Sydney will conclude one of the poorer premiership defences in recent rugby league history if they lose to Cronulla in Sunday’s elimination final. The Canterbury side of 2005 put …

Popular tennis ace Roger Federer has long wooed fans for his silky-smooth skills but his off-court antics at the US Open have earned him even more hearts. Shortly after defeating …

Tagging is a dirty word at West Coast – and that spells good news for Hawthorn AFL star Sam Mitchell. Mitchell cut West Coast to shreds five weeks ago, with …

The undermanned Swans are determined to avoid yet another first half flogging by Fremantle in Perth, foreshadowing a ferocious start to Saturday’s AFL qualifying final. The Dockers jumped the Swans …

Retiring Richmond forward Chris Knights is believed to have suffered a knee injury at training, ending any hopes of a call-up for their elimination final against the Kangaroos. The 28-year-old …

West Coast midfielder Chris Masten has been ruled out of Friday night’s AFL qualifying final against Hawthorn because of a hamstring injury. Masten suffered the injury during last week’s win …

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has either engaged in the first mind games of the NRL finals series, or his star halfback Mitchell Pearce is a chance of making an …

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw heads to Britain with more records to break at the Rugby World Cup before he is expected to hang up his boots. He is fresh …

Five-time champion Roger Federer will prepare for his US Open semi-final clash with close friend Stan Wawrinka by sleeping as much as possible. The 34-year-old Swiss believes napping, as well …

Brisbane back-rower Corey Parker says he won’t consider sitting out Saturday night’s NRL qualifying final with North Queensland despite the Broncos securing a double chance. Parker, 33, says he is …

The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) has demanded NRL power brokers urgently address player welfare issues after Johnathan Thurston threatened to boycott the Dally M Awards over the debate. RLPA …

North Melbourne defender Scott Thompson is confident team chemistry won’t suffer as a result of Brad Scott’s controversial decision to rest nearly half his AFL team last week. Thompson was …

North Melbourne defender Scott Thompson admits it was hard to sit in the stands as one of nine Kangaroos rested last week but he’s adamant they’re better placed to beat …

The All Blacks will head into their defence of rugby’s biggest prize eager to avoid the over-confidence that brought their last World Cup campaign in Europe to a shuddering halt. …

Lance Franklin’s fiancee Jesinta Campbell has thanked the public for their support, saying they have been dealing with the AFL superstar’s mental health issue for some time. Franklin is on …

South Sydney centre Dylan Walker hopes the shock departure of Glenn Stewart at the end of the season will lead to the NRL return of club hero Sam Burgess. The …

By Melissa Woods MELBOURNE, Sept 10 AAP – Richmond feel they’re perfectly primed for Sunday’s AFL elimination final against North Melbourne after two gritty wins leading into the sudden-death encounter. …

Star halfback Mitchell Pearce could make a shock return from a hamstring injury for Sydney Roosters in their NRL qualifying final against Melbourne on Friday. Pearce was expected to miss …