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Queensland coach Mal Meninga says captain Cameron Smith “deserves respect” but has described the fallout over Alex McKinnon’s scathing criticism as a “no win situation”. Back-rower Corey Parker revealed the …

Coachless, out of pocket and his reputation suffering, now Nick Kyrgios is in a race to retain a US Open seeding after his turbulent Wimbledon campaign came to a miserable …

The occasion and the unconventional build-up can’t be excuses for a clumsy start to their World Cup year, says All Blacks captain Richie McCaw. The eyes of the rugby world …

Nick Cummins has taken his Wallabies World Cup lifeline the only way he knows how. “I always say this – I haven’t heard the fat lady sing yet,” the man …

Australian sporting icon Dawn Fraser insists she’s not racist and has defended her controversial comments about Nick Kyrgios. Fraser faced a storm of criticism on Tuesday after suggesting Kyrgios and …

John Worsfold has no intention of being an AFL head coach again despite answering an SOS from Adelaide. Worsfold will act as Adelaide’s coaching director for the rest of the …

The Queensland Reds have re-signed young guns Curtis Browning and Chris Feauai-Sautia but have lost centre Ben Tapuai to the Western Force. Tapuai, who has seven Test caps for the …

Newcastle have received a fillip to their fast-dwindling NRL top eight hopes with big guns Jarrod Mullen, Jeremy Smith and Kade Snowden all expected to return against Canberra on Friday …

PREVIEW OF THE SAMOA-ALL BLACKS TEST IN APIA WEDNESDAY, July 8, 3pm (12pm AEST) Samoa v New Zealand at Apia Park. Head to Head: All Blacks 5 Samoa 0 Last …

Collingwood star Dane Swan might have retired at the end of the last AFL season if he had been out of contract. Instead the 2011 Brownlow Medal and 2010 Magpies …

Gold Coast forward Tom Lynch is confident Gary Ablett will play Sunday’s AFL clash with Western Bulldogs despite skipping training on Tuesday. The dual Brownlow Medallist completed a successful comeback …

Last year Matt Scott couldn’t watch as NSW captain Paul Gallen finally raised the State of Origin trophy at Suncorp Stadium. Fast forward almost 12 months to the day and …

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says NSW Premier Mike Baird will look good wearing maroon in state parliament. She’s sure Mr Baird, who is “running scared” by avoiding the State of …

A RESUMPTION OF THE MAROONS DYNASTY OR THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA OF BLUE DOMINANCE? THREE REASONS WHY NSW WILL WIN ORIGIN III GRUNT UP FRONT The Blues’ forwards …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says his side will take a no-fears approach into Sunday’s game against Hawthorn in Launceston – even if it rains. The Dockers have struggled to deal …

Gold Coast’s leadership group will leave the process of punishing drug-tainted midfielder Harley Bennell to the Suns’ management. Bennell is waiting on what, if any, sanctions he’ll face after photos …

Former Richmond skipper Chris Newman is still to make a call on his playing future beyond this AFL season. The 33-year-old, who has played 258 games for the Tigers since …

Nick Kyrgios says Australian sporting icon Dawn Fraser’s call for him to set a better example or go back where his parents came from is blatantly racist. The tennis star’s …