The way Anthony Griffin sees it, Brisbane’s must-win NRL clash in Melbourne on Friday night is not about him. But the man affectionately known as “Hook” will find it hard …
The Wallabies’ front row is bracing for a South African scrum hellbent on “making them hurt” after the Springbok pack was completely dominated by Argentina. The South Africans’ reputation as …
Waikato prop Ben Tameifuna has been suspended from all rugby for five weeks for pushing referee Glen Jackson during Waikato’s NPC match against North Harbour in Auckland. The Chiefs front-rower …
Kei Nishikori was warned by tough taskmaster coach Michael Chang not to be satisfied with his country’s once in a century US Open performance and to target the title. The …
Will Genia insists the Wallabies aren’t on his radar but his NRC coach, former Test prop Nick Stiles, says Saturday’s comeback will prove he’s ready for an immediate return. Genia …
Novak Djokovic beat an increasingly frustrated Andy Murray, producing a post-midnight 7-6 (7-1) 6-7 (1-7) 6-2 6-4 win on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open. The world …
The last weekend of a super-tight NRL regular season promises to be a roller-coaster ride. It’s one Warriors coach Andrew McFadden doesn’t want his players getting on. The Warriors are …
Sydney defender Ted Richards has hailed the focus of teammates Lance Franklin and Adam Goodes in handling the firestorms that have surrounded them this AFL season. The two indigenous stars …
Ben Cunnington was handed the No.10 jumper famously worn by two-time premiership rover Anthony Stevens – so it’s only fitting he’s a tough inside midfielder. Ninth in the AFL for …
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has reached an eighth successive US Open semi-final, downing Andy Murray 7-6 (7-1) 6-7 (1-7) 6-2 6-4 to set up a clash against Kei Nishikori for …
Melbourne are on high alert for Justin Hodges, painfully aware of the devastation he can wreak for Brisbane from fullback in Friday’s high-stakes NRL final round clash at AAMI Park. …
Essendon ruckman Patrick Ryder is reportedly considering a release clause in his AFL contract related to the club’s 2012 supplements saga. On the eve of their first finals appearance in …
Geelong’s Travis Varcoe looms as a major subplot in Friday night’s AFL qualifying final, but not for the reasons you might presume. The public and pundits will use Varcoe’s missed …
The English Rugby Football Union is introducing a new strategy aimed at increasing the number of women playing regular contact rugby by 10,000 to 25,000 within three years. England’s World …
Hawthorn defender Matt Suckling will miss Friday night’s AFL qualifying final against Geelong at the MCG as he continues to recover from a knee complaint. Suckling did some light training …
Luke Lewis says the inspiration of the makeshift Cronulla side who almost pulled off one of the biggest boilovers in NRL history can be a catalyst for lifting the beleaguered …
Serena Williams remains on track for a sixth US Open title after roaring back from an early deficit to defeat Flavia Pennetta in straight sets on Wednesday and book a …
Just how much of a psychological edge can Hawthorn take from their win over Geelong in round 22? It was Hawthorn’s second win in their past three outings against the …
