New Zealand Rugby is expected to announce an extension to All Blacks coach Steve Hansen’s contract at a media conference in Wellington on Tuesday. New Zealand Rugby says a “special …
Managing expectations is Nathan Lyon’s next major challenge, as the offspinner seeks to back up his career-best performance. Lyon spun Australia to a dramatic 48-run victory in the first Test …
Peter Siddle shouldn’t be judged too harshly for his recent flop in Adelaide but the time is right for Josh Hazlewood to make his Test debut for Australia, according to …
Tendon injuries can be career-threatening but Red Excitement has responded to treatment and is ready to make his comeback at Rosehill. Trainer Gerald Ryan had originally intended to bring him …
Danny Beasley will rejoin the Sydney riding ranks in the new year fresh from his most successful season in Singapore. With 83 winners, Beasley finished second to Manoel Nunes (108) …
The Melbourne arm of the Hawkes Racing partnership has been going through a quiet spell in recent weeks and it seems set to continue. Wayne Hawkes is in charge in …
The injury-plagued Cape Kidnappers has come through his latest test in good order with trainer Kelly Schweida to decide his next assignment later in the week. Schweida has entered Cape …
Former Australia paceman Jason Gillespie has called for Ireland to be elevated to the Test cricket ranks. The 39-year-old, now head coach of Yorkshire, believes the move would both reward …
Cricket great Justin Langer says Steve Smith’s appointment as Australia’s interim Test captain is a courageous decision that is likely to pay handsome dividends in the years to come. Smith …
Essendon chairman Paul Little has defended the AFL club’s disastrous legal action against ASADA, saying it was the right thing to do. Members applauded Little at the club’s Monday night …
The West Indies will trade its off-field problems for a tough on-field cricket examination when it meets No.1-ranked South Africa in a three-Test series. The series, which starts on Wednesday, …
Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke will undergo surgery on his injured right hamstring on Tuesday, increasing the likelihood he won’t be a part of the World Cup campaign. Clarke suffered …
The AFL anti-doping tribunal is closed to Essendon officials, as well as the media and public. Bombers chairman Paul Little revealed at Monday night’s club annual general meeting that they …
Essendon remain unsure whether they can coax legendary coach Kevin Sheedy back to the AFL club. Chairman Paul Little said at Monday night’s club annual general meeting that he had …
Essendon chairman Paul Little has forecast that the AFL anti-doping hearing will run until late January. The long-awaited landmark hearing started on Monday, with 34 current and past Essendon players …
Juicy at the best of times, the Gabba deck for the second Test may have the Australian pacemen licking their lips more than usual thanks to recent weather. Gabba curator …
The NRL is fighting to put bums in seats and address its lagging attendance rates next season. The NRL was touting the fan-friendly nature of its 2015 draw upon its …
Michael Clarke’s hopes of taking part in the one-day World Cup are expected to become clearer overnight. Clarke suffered serious back and hamstring injuries during Australia’s first Test against India, …
