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It was a conversation he couldn’t remember having with his wife that first prompted Penrith prop Nigel Plum to consider hanging up the boots. But in the end it was …

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has leapt to the defence of under-fire five-eighth Quade Cooper, whose second-half sin-binning on Saturday night effectively handed the Bledisloe Cup to New Zealand. Cooper’s tempestuous …

Veteran left-arm spinner Rangana Herath grabbed seven wickets as Sri Lanka stunned India by 63 runs in a thrilling first Test in Galle on Saturday. The tourists, set a victory …

The Warriors’ NRL top-eight hopes are officially on life support after falling 24-10 to Penrith on Saturday night. Not only did the Panthers snap their losing streak at five, but …

After a costly slip to Port Adelaide, Greater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron says he’s about to learn if his players have the mettle to become AFL contenders. The Giants’ …

St Kilda had the possession and the aggression but again it didn’t translate to scoreboard progression, coach Alan Richardson said. Speaking after the Saints’ 37-point loss to North Melbourne in …

They’ve watched their little brother turn into a big bully, but now West Coast want their mantle back. Fremantle have the chance to level the western derby ledger at 21-21 …

A deflated James Hird is preparing for an exodus from Essendon at the end of the season after yet another gut-wrenching loss. But whether that cull includes himself remains to …

North Melbourne midfielder Daniel Wells could be back from injury to face Fremantle after receiving positive reports during a state league run. Wells hasn’t played since round two, requiring surgery …

Port Adelaide have punctured Greater Western Sydney’s AFL finals aspirations with a plucky 21-point victory in a spiteful Saturday stoush. With three games to play, the Giants could slip two …

The All Blacks have bounced back in emphatic fashion, celebrating skipper Richie McCaw’s world record Test appearance by overwhelming the Wallabies 41-13 in Auckland. It was McCaw’s 142nd cap, and …

The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup with ease, smashing a disappointing Wallabies outfit 41-13 at Eden Park on Saturday night. It was a disastrous night for Australia coach …

The Warriors’ NRL top-eight hopes are officially on life support after falling 24-10 to Penrith on Saturday night. The loss extends the Warriors’ winless streak to five and leaves them …

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott admits his side escaped with a win against St Kilda, but says opponents in the coming rounds are unlikely to offer such chances. The Kangaroos …

Veteran left-arm spinner Rangana Herath grabbed seven wickets as Sri Lanka stunned India by 63 runs in the thrilling first Test in Galle on Saturday. The tourists, set a victory …

Danny Buderus described it as the most frustrating and enjoyable experience of his distinguished rugby league career. The Knights downed the Wests Tigers 24-18 at Campbelltown on Saturday, allowing Newcastle …

James Hird’s coaching future is under a white-hot spotlight after Adelaide served up another AFL belting of Essendon, a 112-point demolition at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Eddie Betts’ five-goal haul …

World No.1 Serena Williams continued her march towards her fourth Toronto title Friday with a 6-4 6-3 dismantling of Italy’s Roberta Vinci in the quarter-finals of the WTA Rogers Cup. …