Davis Cup captain Wally Masur is nervous – and it’s not Nick Kyrgios’ sore thigh that has him on edge. Kyrgios sent a scare through camp at training on Wednesday …
Greg Inglis admitted he struggled with the extra responsibility that came with being appointed South Sydney captain earlier this year, and his form suffered as a result. Inglis endured a …
If Matt Giteau’s worst fears are realised, it probably won’t be up to the recalled veteran to tell coach Michael Cheika he can’t cut it in Tests. “We won’t have …
The NRL has made a significant move to care for players who suffer catastrophic injuries playing rugby league, but appears resigned to the increasing likelihood that Alex McKinnon will take …
Teams will cost themselves an almost certain two points when they dilly-dally prior to a line drop-out under new rules set to be introduced into the NRL next year. A …
Sydney coach John Longmire has compared the Hawthorn team his side will face on Saturday to the all-conquering Brisbane triple AFL-title winning outfit. The Swans and Hawks, who have clashed …
THE OLD COURSE AT ST ANDREWS – HOLE BY HOLE – AHEAD OF THE 144TH BRITISH OPEN STARTING ON THURSDAY: 1st (Burn), 376yds, par 4: widest fairway in golf, though …
KEY RECORDS AND STATS AHEAD OF THE 144TH BRITISH OPEN STARTING ON THURSDAY Most wins: 6 – Harry Vardon (1896-98-99-1903-11-14) Most successive wins: 4 – Young Tom Morris 1868-1872 (no …
Ten days ago Michael Clarke was asked about Australia’s preparation for the Ashes. The tourists had just posted comfortable wins over Kent and Essex in warm-up games, having thumped the …
He broke Australia’s 77-year Masters jinx and usurped Tiger Woods from the top ranking, but Adam Scott says his career won’t be complete until he raises the Claret Jug at …
Shaun Johnson has warned he’s still short of his best as he eyes a big performance in his 100th game for the Warriors on Sunday. Johnson and captain Simon Mannering …
Explosive winger Waisake Naholo admits to feeling a touch starstruck as he prepares to make his All Blacks debut. The Fiji-born flyer’s breakthrough season with new Super Rugby champions the …
WALLABIES’ CONTENDERS AND WHO AAP SAYS SHOULD START AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA IN THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER IN BRISBANE ON SATURDAY FULLBACK: Israel Folau WINGERS (contenders): Drew Mitchell, Rob Horne, Adam …
Coach Steve Hansen is expecting more clarity and less clutter when the All Blacks begin their Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina in Christchurch. New Zealand’s build-up to the tournament included …
GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron says his team’s trouncing of Gold Coast in April has little relevance for Saturday’s clash between the two AFL expansion clubs. The Giants smashed the …
Brent Harvey could be wearing North Melbourne’s substitute vest in his looming 400th game. In game number 398 against Geelong, Harvey was the substitute for the first time in his …
Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has dismissed Matt Giteau’s fears he may not be up to Test standard ahead of Saturday night’s Rugby Championship clash with South Africa in Brisbane. Recalled …
Marcos Ambrose will hold off from making a decision about his future in V8 Supercars until after October’s event on the Gold Coast. The two-time champion returned to Australia this …
