Raphael Saint-Andre has stepped down as coach of Russia’s rugby team and the Frenchman will be replaced by Russian Alexander Pervukhin, the national federation has confirmed. The change followed decisions …
Stephanie Cheika – not Michael – looms as Australia’s trump card as the Wallabies’ latest coaching saviour takes an audacious shot at Rugby World Cup glory in 2015. Thrust into …
Young Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been forced to withdraw from the Hopman Cup because of a back injury. The teenager, who knocked out Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, will …
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, the world No 3, says his goal is to “get the feeling” back at the start of the 2015 season, but he acknowledges he might …
Shaun Marsh does not covet Shane Watson’s spot in the Test batting order and is confident a big score is imminent for the allrounder. Watson is expected to remain at …
Opener Tim Ludeman’s fireworks with the bat propelled the Adelaide Strikers to an eight-wicket New Year’s Eve triumph against Hobart Hurricanes. Ludeman, a week after cracking the fastest half-century in …
Australian captain Steve Smith has led the charge in the latest ICC player rankings for Test batsmen following the conclusion of the Boxing Day Tests. New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka …
The wily veteran will be missing once again, but Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer is confident he still has enough weapons up his sleeve to beat the Sydney Thunder on …
He’s been picked for his spin, but Ashton Agar’s prowess with the bat could be his ticket back into Test ranks, according to cricket great Justin Langer. Agar is in …
A dead rubber is supposed to be dull and meaningless, but the final cricket Test between Australia and India looms as the most heated in the four-match series. MS Dhoni’s …
Australian coach Darren Lehmann believes fixing his side’s “shoddy” fielding in the clutch moments of the third Test is a matter of confidence. The hosts wrapped up a series win …
It’s been an emotionally taxing Test series for Australia and it won’t get any easier in Sydney. The shock death of Phillip Hughes is still on the minds of Steve …
Samantha Stosur believes her best chance at breaking out of her Australian Open rut is by putting herself “in the firing line” straight up in 2015. Forgoing the chance to …
Fans will see that Ashton Agar has become a much more consistent bowler if he plays in the fourth Test, says West Australian teammate Shaun Marsh. An overnight sensation in …
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s sudden decision to quit Test cricket caught the country’s media and former players by surprise, even though many felt his time at the top was …
Australian tennis fans; there’s another young Nick on the rise. Though at 10 months old, it may be a little early to be getting excited about the career of Nicholas …
Former Netball New Zealand boss Raelene Castle is well settled into her role as chief executive of the Canterbury Bulldogs, but she’s still keen to support the Silver Ferns at …
Sri Lanka has dropped opener Kusal Perera and recalled seam bowler Nuwan Kulasekara for the upcoming one-day international series against New Zealand. Sri Lanka named a 16-member squad for the …
