Brad Arthur has shrugged off Parramatta’s woeful recent record against South Sydney but warned his players it will continue unless they improve the way they start matches. The Rabbitohs have …
Despite defensive lapses, North Queensland co-captain Johnathan Thurston has backed Michael Morgan as his long-term Cowboys halves partner. Thurston did not name names when slamming the Cowboys’ “turnstile” defence after …
Australia have won the toss and will bat first in their World Cup semi-final against India at the SCG. As expected both teams named an unchanged XI for the clash, …
Queensland Reds captain James Slipper says there can be “no more excuses” for his side in Friday’s home Super Rugby clash with the Lions. Slipper concedes fans’ expectation will rise …
Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor wants plans to reduce the interchange bench to be signed off before the end of the 2015 NRL season to give clubs the chance to …
Two-time Miami Open champion Victoria Azarenka easily advanced to the second round, beating Silvia Soler-Espinosa of Spain 6-1 6-3. World No.36 Azarenka, the 2009 and 2011 winner from Belarus, is …
Centre Mitch Inman believes the Melbourne Rebels are playing their best-ever rugby – but they need to do so for longer to match Super Rugby front-runners the Hurricanes. Inman rated …
Every year Will Power spends in the United States racing the IndyCar series the American twang in his Australian accent strengthens. But the particularly Australian phrase ‘no worries mate’ applies …
World No.1 Serena Williams is prepared to fight through knee pain to get onto the court and begin defending her title at the Miami Open. The 19-time grand slam singles …
James Duckworth has moved into the second round of the Miami Open while fellow Australians Thanasi Kokkinakis and Marinko Matosevic were sent packing from the tournament in Florida. Qualifier and …
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has called on the NRL to make its decision on Richie Fa’aoso’s playing future. The 30-year-old prop was forced into retirement after breaking his neck when …
World No.1 Lydia Ko feels she’s on the right track as she targets a maiden women’s golf major championship victory. The 17-year-old New Zealand star will fine tune at this …
Fremantle star Nat Fyfe has applauded the AFL’s decision to overhaul a tribunal system he labelled “almost ridiculous” last season. Fyfe, 23, was suspended for four matches over two separate …
St Kilda midfielder Jack Steven says he’s a “Saint for life” after signing a five-year contract extension with the AFL club. The 24-year-old’s deal will keep him at the St …
Daniel Bowden will make his first Super Rugby appearance for five years after the struggling Blues unveiled a key playmaking change for the clash against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney. …
Solidarity with grieving Saint Nick Riewoldt has come from his Richmond counterpart Trent Cotchin. Riewoldt’s 26-year-old sister Madeleine passed away in February after fighting a rare blood disease, aplastic anaemia. …
His comeback may have the Reds excited but Queensland playmaker Quade Cooper sounds more thrilled about unleashing a fearsome backline on Friday night. Cooper will play his first game since …
After two unsuccessful tilts at the Sheffield Shield title, coach Justin Langer is confident Western Australia will remain a powerful force in the nation’s first-class series. The Warriors on Wednesday …
