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Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has defended his decision to select South Africa-born pair Josh Strauss and WP Nel in his 46-man squad for a World Cup training camp. Glasgow …

A reduction in the number of interchanges in NRL matches is expected to be announced next month, according to NRL head of football Todd Greenberg. On the same day the …

England rugby star Danny Cipriani’s World Cup hopes were in doubt on Tuesday after news reports that he had been arrested for drink driving following a car crash in London. …

As expected, Paul Gallen will make his long awaited return from injury for Cronulla in Sunday’s NRL home clash with the Sydney Roosters. In a shot in the arm for …

Hawthorn forward Paul Puopolo has avoided a serious foot injury and could face St Kilda in Sunday’s AFL clash at Etihad Stadium. Puopolo was hurt in the Hawks’ 53-point win …

Wests Tigers prop Aaron Woods will captain the team for the first time when they host Gold Coast at Leichhardt Oval on Friday night. Woods stands in for club skipper …

The Victorian Government has released plans for the first major redevelopment of Rod Laver Arena since its opening in 1988. A new eastern building will serve as the main entry …

Veteran batsman Adam Voges appears poised to make his Test debut at age 35 after concussion ruled Chris Rogers out of the series opener against West Indies. The Western Australia …

Manly say they are confident of retaining Daly Cherry-Evans ahead of the round 13 deadline. Cherry-Evans has until the close of business Wednesday next week to backflip on his deal …

Former captain Ravi Shastri was on Tuesday named India’s interim coach for next week’s tour of Bangladesh after officials failed to appoint a full-time successor to Duncan Fletcher. Zimbabwean Fletcher’s …

Absent champion Gary Ablett’s leadership has been defended by Gold Coast teammate Tom Nicholls in the wake of stinging criticism from Jonathan Brown. Ex-Brisbane Lions captain Brown has taken aim …

As the Blues get closer to full fitness, Carlton ruckman Cameron Wood says Mick Malthouse’s sacking has underlined no-one’s future is guaranteed at the AFL club. Malthouse was axed last …

The NRL will scrap the controversial round 13 rule which allows players to backflip on contracts signed with other clubs. The NRL is proposing a 10-day cooling off period for …

Carlton forward Levi Casboult says Sav Rocca is helping his boot his goal-kicking demons to the kerb. Former AFL spearhead Rocca joined the Blues as a specialist coach in April …

The return of Pearce Hanley can not come soon enough for an injury-hit Brisbane Lions but it may yet create a “dilemma” for coach Justin Leppitsch. Hanley is primed to …

Departing Queensland Reds veterans James Horwill and Will Genia say they have no regrets over their decisions to move overseas after this year’s World Cup. But the Wallabies pair admit …

Coach Tony McGahan admits the loss of brilliant winger Sefa Naivalu with a broken leg is a big blow as the Melbourne Rebels look to end their best Super Rugby …

Richmond face the toughest task in football on Friday night, but Jack Riewoldt says it’s not just Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe who stands between the Tigers and a season-defining win. …