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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was unable to convince Daniel Jackson to reverse a decision to retire just two days before their elimination final. Jackson had been called into the Tigers’ …

Essendon’s below-par forward line won’t hurt their chances of winning their first final in a decade, according to coach Mark Thompson. The Bombers have been under pressure all season to …

Richie McCaw has given an ominous warning to Argentina that there is more improvement to come from the All Blacks after their inspired performance against Australia. The All Blacks produced …

Fremantle had problems getting their AFL finals campaign off the ground and an awesome-looking Sydney side are well-equipped to add to their woes on the ground in Saturday’s AFL qualifying …

Backman Cam O’Shea has been summoned for Port Adelaide’s six-strong salute to Richmond gun Dustin Martin in Sunday’s AFL knockout final. O’Shea replaces Jarman Impey in the sole change to …

The Warriors’ last trip to Penrith ended in their worst defeat. But second rower Ben Henry says the 62-6 thumping will have no bearing when they return on Sunday night …

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has put South Africa on notice, saying he wants both their No.2 world ranking and the Mandela Challenge Plate back. With Australia ranked third behind the …

A serious knee injury has not stopped the Brisbane Lions adding Irish import Pearce Hanley’s brother Cian to their playing list as an international rookie. Cian Hanley, 18, broke down …

Roger Federer saved two match points to defeat Gael Monfils 4-6 3-6 6-4 7-5 6-2 and reach his ninth US Open semi-final, keeping alive his dream of a sixth title. …

West Coast chief executive Trevor Nisbett has re-signed for a further three years, while coach Adam Simpson has been locked in until 2016. Simpson’s option for a third year on …

He was just a face in the crowd cheering on the Swans until two years ago, but troubleshooting Sydney AFL defender Dane Rampe is the one receiving the cheers now. …

The last thing on Benji Marshall’s mind upon his NRL return was a Test recall but that seems less far-fetched after a chat with New Zealand coach Steve Kearney. Marshall …

Marin Cilic, on the rise again after a doping ban that still rankles, is playing the best tennis of his career, and it paid off as he booked his first …

West Tigers’ new board say they will meet on Sunday to discuss coach Mick Potter’s future at the embattled NRL club. Wests Tigers on Friday unveiled their long-awaited new board …

A halftime spray from coach Brad Arthur wasn’t enough to keep Parramatta’s season in their own hands at Newcastle, but he expects a reaction from his players against Canberra on …

After an AFL season full of distractions for Essendon, coach Mark Thompson isn’t about to be thrown off course at the last hurdle. There’s been coaching dramas, media battles and …

Fremantle players would have felt like it was Groundhog Day on Friday morning when they headed to Perth airport – but at least there was a happy ending. The Dockers’ …

Fremantle have had problems getting their AFL finals campaign off the ground, and an awesome looking Sydney side are looking to increase their woes on the ground in Saturday’s qualifying …