Brumbies flanker David Pocock can’t wait for the day when all the talk of his horror back-to-back knee injuries is finally behind him. But that won’t be until the Wallabies …
The possession-starved Hurricanes have tackled their way to a 22-8 win over the Lions in a gruelling Super Rugby opening match in Johannesburg. Relentless defence at altitude in humid conditions …
Finally comfortable at five-eighth after his blistering All Stars display, ex-Dally M Medal winning fullback Ben Barba is looking forward to taking his place in Cronulla’s final NRL trial against …
Ben Barba genuinely did not know who Chris Grevsmuhl was when they entered the Indigenous All Stars camp. “I was like ‘who is this guy’,” Indigenous pivot Barba laughed. South …
The originator of rugby league’s Indigenous All Stars concept, Preston Campbell, has backed calls to move the match away from the Gold Coast as the NRL continues to consider the …
Master coach Wayne Bennett says the NRL should prioritise developing Pacific Islander talent over expansion. The NRL are believed to be keen to inject up to two teams for the …
The signs are good for the Melbourne Rebels after they ticked off a Super Rugby season goal with a shock victory over the Crusaders in the season opener. Heading into …
George Bailey will aim to keep things aggressive but attractive in Saturday’s World Cup opener, with the vice-captain keen to avoid any ugly incidents at the MCG. Bailey will lead …
Frenchman Gilles Simon has ended a 12-match loss streak to Andy Murray, dumping the top seed out in the quarter-finals of the ATP Rotterdam World Tennis event. The persistent challenger …
Managing the inevitable highs and lows of tournament play has been identified as crucial by New Zealand if they are to go deep into the World Cup play-offs. The Black …
It did not take Paul Gallen long to again land in trouble but the Indigenous All Stars have managed to seal a late 20-6 win over their NRL rivals. Critics …
Brumbies five-eighth Matt Toomua gave codehopper Karmichael Hunt a first-hand masterclass on how to steer a Super Rugby side, with Queensland smashed 47-3 on Friday at Canberra Stadium. With the …
Star Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe sent a scare through the Dockers camp when he left the training field on Friday with a left hamstring issue. There is good news for …
The Melbourne Rebels made the best possible start to their Super Rugby season with a 20-10 upset win on Friday over last season’s runners-up the Crusaders to notch their first …
A brutally honest NSW Waratahs captain Dave Dennis would welcome back Kane Douglas, even if it meant losing his starting spot in the Super Rugby champions’ side. With lock Douglas …
Essendon have started an urgent nationwide recruiting drive after resolving the impasse with the AFL over their pre-season games. The matches next month against St Kilda, Melbourne and GWS will …
It’s been one tough week if you’re a golfer named Woods. Less than a week after her famous uncle Tiger was forced to pull out of a US PGA Tour …
NSW golfer Rebecca Artis has stormed into the outright lead at the halfway point in the Australian Ladies Masters on the Gold Coast. The 26-year-old shot a brilliant second-round seven-under …



