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Collingwood won’t take a backward step when they face off against Hawthorn in Friday night’s blockbuster at the MCG, Magpies coach Nathan Buckley says. The Hawks have returned to their …

Israel Folau has signed a three-year deal to remain with the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Waratahs until the end of 2018. The 26-year-old fullback’s retention was announced at the …

Penrith star Matt Moylan has targeted the club’s round 24 clash against St George-Illawarra for his NRL return from a long-term foot injury. The Panthers fullback was initially slated to …

NRL coach Wayne Bennett has paid tribute to footballer James Ackerman in an emotional funeral on the Sunshine Coast. Appearing on a big screen in front of hundreds of mourners, …

Australian Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has not ruled out a move to Ferrari next Formula 1 season, but says it’s unlikely. With out-of-contract and under-pressure Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen …

Queensland State of Origin legends Alfie Langer and Kevin Walters are among those who have gathered to farewell local footballer James Ackerman. Hundreds of mourners have filled the Sunshine Coast …

Chiefs outside back Tim Nanai-Williams is one of two uncapped players included in the Samoan squad of 27 named ahead of the historic Test against the All Blacks in Apia …

Carlton chief executive Steven Trigg has denied the club have sounded out Fremantle coach Ross Lyon about helming the Blues next season. Speculation Lyon was being courted by Carlton surfaced …

Ryan Hinchcliffe has trained at hooker during NSW’s first training session on Wednesday ahead of State of Origin III, in the absence of Robbie Farah. Farah was expected to join …

Queensland pair Darius Boyd and Josh Papalii both say they’ll be fit to train as the Maroons begin their State of Origin camp on the Gold Coast. Boyd (groin) and …

Israel Folau is poised to announce he’s signed a new three-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Waratahs. The 26-year-old is expected to confirm on Wednesday he’s agreed …

St George Illawarra have signed three new players including Melbourne utility Kurt Mann, who will join the Dragons on a two-year NRL deal at the end of this season. Gold …

Eugenie Bouchard, who reached the Wimbledon final last year, has been dumped out in the first round by China’s Duan Ying-Ying, the world No.117. The 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 defeat against …

New Zealand cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee says he’s a traditionalist, but he backs the day-night Test experiment. Australia and the Black Caps will contest the first Test under lights …

Wimbledon third seed Simona Halep and 2014 runner-up Eugenie Bouchard have slumped to defeat at the All England Club. Halep, a semi-finalist in 2014, became the tournament’s biggest casualty so …

Tunisian tennis star Malek Jaziri has condemned the latest terror strike in his homeland and says he hopes the “unmanly” attack doesn’t ruin the country’s tourism industry. Tunisia is reeling …

Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann might think Steve Smith will be vulnerable at first drop in the Ashes, but former England captain Michael Vaughan has given short shrift to his …

Shane Watson and Glenn McGrath agree Trevor Bayliss is a big asset for England, but sense it might take time for the boon to come. Bayliss officially started as England …