Cyril Rioli will play in Saturday’s AFL grand final, with Hawthorn also recalling burly ruckman Ben McEvoy. The Hawks made two changes to the side that pipped Port Adelaide in …
Sixth-string hooker Saia Fainga’a will start his first Test match in four years as the Wallabies face a massive set-piece assignment against South Africa at Newlands. Australia’s dreadlocked rake, Fainga’a …
Australian coach Tim Sheens won’t rule out a left-field replacement for Billy Slater in the Four Nations tournament as he counts the cost of injuries to his Kangaroos squad. South …
The man who famously risked his life to captain Queensland – Trevor Gillmeister – reckons Sydney Roosters rake Jake Friend is cut from the same cloth as rugby league’s great …
Adam Goodes is irreplaceable according to Sydney co-captain Jarrad McVeigh, who has no doubt the decorated AFL veteran is playing well enough to go around again next season. Saturday’s grand …
US Open rivals Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori will be back in each other’s sights when they contest the Brisbane International in January. It was announced on Thursday the Flushing …
Making opponents wince has never been a problem for Penrith enforcer Nigel Plum, but the no-prisoners approach that took a big toll on his own battered body was often the …
Keep calm, Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has urged his players ahead of Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney. But the dual-premiership coach admits he’s finding it hard to gulp down …
Adelaide’s desire to hire a proven AFL coach has taken another hit with John Worsfold ruling himself out of the job. Ex-West Coast coach Worsfold joins Essendon’s Mark Thompson and …
Even though Lance Franklin is the man most likely to do the extraordinary in Saturday’s grand final, co-captain Jarrad McVeigh insists Sydney don’t expect any more than what he produces …
Veteran Keven Mealamu will return to the No.2 jersey for the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, while back-up hooker Nathan Harris is in line to earn his first …
Don’t poke the bear. Hawthorn midfielder Jordan Lewis says if his club’s fans are planning to boo former Hawk Lance Franklin in Saturday’s AFL grand final, maybe they should think …
Australian captain Michael Clarke says Shane Watson isn’t done as a Test cricketer, but admits the allrounder’s challenge to regain his spot is only getting tougher. Watson has been ruled …
Star forward Cyril Rioli has trained strongly in Hawthorn’s final hit-out before Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney. Rioli made his comeback at VFL level last weekend after three months …
Don’t poke the bear. Hawthorn midfielder Jordan Lewis says if fans are planning to boo former club favourite Lance Franklin in Saturday’s AFL grand final, maybe they should think again. …
While Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie might not be laughing, Quade Cooper can see the funny side of teammates giving his recovering shoulder an early “test” before his official return from …
The spirit of Australia’s first Formula One world champion Sir Jack Brabham is set to live on with the launch of a new racing team funded by fans. Sir Jack’s …
Retiring Sydney Roosters skipper Anthony Minichiello insists he’s not concerned about his form and has put his poor performance against North Queensland last week firmly behind him. The 34-year-old fullback …


