Referees boss Tony Archer has set the scene for an entertaining State of Origin series decider, directing his men to again enforce the 10-metre rule strictly. After a stodgy Origin …
Australia should be overjoyed to have a talent like Nick Kyrgios and need to cut him some slack, says former tennis star, now politician, John Alexander. Alexander pleaded for the …
Paul Gallen has claimed the psychological high ground for NSW ahead of State of Origin III, with the NSW skipper believing the Blues are messing with the heads of their …
North Melbourne veteran Brent Harvey isn’t sure why the same basic mistakes keep tripping up his side, but he’s still confident the Kangaroos can overcome them. North’s maddeningly inconsistent season …
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 …
