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Will Genia admits he’s embarrassed to have earned a Rugby World Cup spot ahead of fallen halfback Nic White. But now that he’s made Australia’s 31-man squad and restored to …

Everyone was hoping for a call from Michael Cheika – until they got it. Cheika, ever the innovator, arranged for members of the 1999 World Cup-winning Wallabies to phone the …

Another win at the Belgian Grand Prix is probably still unlikely, but Daniel Ricciardo hopes Formula One’s revised start rules will at least give him a chance. Under the changes …

Saturday night’s top-of-the-table showdown between Sydney Roosters and Brisbane – and even the NRL minor premiership – could be settled by another brutal battle between Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Sam Thaiday. …

Jamie Whincup has shown some early promise ahead of this weekend’s V8 Supercars round at Sydney Motorsport Park, finishing second-fastest in opening practice. Holden’s six-time champion was just 0.29secs shy …

Come, take a peek inside the AFL surprise packets. Just what secrets do they – West Coast and Western Bulldogs – hold? How have they risen to the upper echelon …

Brownlow medal favourite Nat Fyfe could play as a key forward this week as Fremantle assess the best way to replace injured skipper Matthew Pavlich. Pavlich will miss Sunday’s clash …

Melbourne coach Paul Roos says his players performed like they were on their end-of-season footy trip last round and need to lift for the final three games of the AFL …

The fuel gauge is on empty but Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade is hoping he can eke a few more miles out of his ailing Suns squad. Last weekend’s 83-point …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon insists his side can still beat North Melbourne on Sunday despite the absence of star skipper Matthew Pavlich. Pavlich has been ruled out because of soreness …

Having observed the NRL closely when Sydney coach, Paul Roos has warned that following their path with player signings by other clubs announced mid-season would be a “disaster” for the …

Former captain James Horwill and halfback Nic White are the big omissions from Australia’s Rugby World Cup squad announced on Friday. Skipper for the Wallabies at the 2011 World Cup …

Former captain James Horwill and halfback Nic White are the big omissions from Australia’s Rugby World Cup squad announced on Friday. Skipper for the Wallabies at the 2011 World Cup …

Adelaide’s players have been challenged to fix a season-long sore spot and make rapid road-kill of Brisbane in Saturday night’s AFL game. The eighth-placed Crows have won just seven opening …

Ireland rugby great Brian O’Driscoll believes Sam Burgess’ attacking game is below the standard required at international level and was more impressed by Henry Slade during England’s victory over France …

Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios has fired back at Stan Wawrinka after suggestions he had not apologised for his lurid outburst towards the Swiss star. Wawrinka criticised Kyrgios on Wednesday …

Rookie Warriors halfback Tuimoala Lolohea is expecting North Queensland to throw plenty his way when he goes head-to-head with master playmaker Johnathan Thurston. The Warriors and Cowboys meet in Auckland …

St George Illawarra admit they have massive problems, but an early season exit isn’t one of them. The Dragons put in one of the worst performances by a winning side …