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Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor admits his depleted NRL side face a huge test against in-form Canterbury on Friday at ANZ Stadium. A win for the Tigers over the Bulldogs …

Port Adelaide have extended coach Ken Hinkley’s contract by two years, cementing their stunning AFL success. The new deal will take Hinkley through to the end of the 2018 season. …

Little-known openside flanker James Lentjes looms as a surprise package for the Stormers when they play the Highlanders in their Super Rugby match. Lentjes, 24, who impressed in his debut …

Embattled Blues coach Sir John Kirwan is gambling on a five eighth who hasn’t played Super Rugby for five years to steer his team against defending champions NSW Waratahs on …

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 …