Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has backed David Pocock for standing up against homophobic slurs and says his strong opinions and outspoken nature won’t affect his Australian captaincy ambitions. Brumbies flanker …
A quick-fire century from opener Marcus Harris has put Western Australia back in contention, opening up a 280-run lead over Victoria at stumps on day four of the Sheffield Shield …
Yet another slow season start is expected to see North Queensland shelve plans to rest playmaker Johnathan Thurston mid-year. Co-captain Thurston had hoped to follow Jarryd Hayne’s lead and take …
Former Sheffield Shield batsman Matthew Mott has been appointed as coach of the world champion Southern Stars women’s cricket team for the next three years. Mott, who has broad coaching …
India’s chief tormentor throughout summer has turned the heat up on MS Dhoni’s men, suggesting they will carry “scars” into the World Cup semi-final. Steve Smith scored an astonishing 769 …
Alex Rance will have unrestricted AFL free agency, meaning the Richmond defender is in an ideal bargaining position if he decides to test the market. Rance had decided earlier this …
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan is set to pitchfork Luke Lewis into a crucial playmaking role in Saturday’s clash with Gold to try to resuscitate the Sharks’ flagging NRL season. Ben …
Western Australia are giving themselves a shot at an unlikely Sheffield Shield title, pushing ahead to claim a 111-run lead against Victoria at tea on the fourth day at Bellerive …
Gold Coast are hoping rising star Kane Elgey can be the spark to deliver the club their first NRL win of 2015. The 21-year-old has been named to make his …
In-demand Richmond key defender Alex Rance has unrestricted AFL free agent status, raising the stakes of his future with the Tigers. Rance has put off contract negotiations with the club …
Tasmania have snapped up teenage batting star Jake Doran on a two-year contract, comparing the “coup” to their signing of Shane Watson 14 years ago. NSW wanted to retain the …
Matt Allwood will make his Warriors NRL debut at centre against Brisbane in a backline shuffle to cater for the absence of Sam Tomkins. Fullback Tomkins will miss four-six weeks …
Anthony Watmough admits he hasn’t been up to standard in his opening three NRL games for Parramatta. After his much-hyped off-season move from Manly, Watmough was expected to provide the …
North Melbourne vice-captain Jack Ziebell is confident he will be ready for round one of the AFL season despite his concussion. The star midfielder was knocked out during last Saturday’s …
Cronulla’s Ben Barba and Newcastle’s Korbin Sims will both miss two NRL matches after taking early guilty pleas on charges from third-round games. Wests Tigers winger Pat Richards has been …
Skipper Justin Hodges has launched a passionate plea for Brisbane to re-sign Sam Thaiday amid speculation the benched back-rower is playing for his future at the NRL club. NSW forward …
Star recruit James O’Connor feels ready to show his true wares and it’s likely to be in his favoured position as the embattled Queensland Reds welcome back a host of …
Martin Kennedy is holding up well despite the drug allegations against him, his Sydney Roosters teammates say. Last week Kennedy was provisionally suspended from the NRL over claims of the …
