North Queensland forward forward Tariq Sims will miss one game after unsuccessfully challenging a grade-one dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary. He had entered a not guilty plea over …
Geelong coach Chris Scott says he’s unlikely to risk triple-premiership star Steve Johnson in Friday night’s AFL clash with Carlton at Etihad Stadium. Johnson said on Wednesday he’d been cleared …
Last spring proved frustrating for Peter Morgan with Star Rolling but the trainer heads into this year’s carnival with optimism the talented galloper can make amends. Star Rolling resumes in …
Former St Kilda rookie Mark Hutchings has re-signed with West Coast for a further two years, tying him to the AFL club until the end of 2016. And 19-year-old midfielder …
The ever-evolving spring racing schedule has diminished the status of the San Domenico Stakes, according to trainer Gerald Ryan. Ryan, who will start filly Ygritte and untapped colt Washington Heights …
Experienced jockey Dale Smith has always believed Royal Snitzel has the class to make it in Group company. Now Royal Snitzel has the chance to prove her rider’s judgment correct …
Life in Sydney was not for Let’s Make Adeal but her trainer Nigel Blackiston has the mare ready to start a Melbourne Cup campaign in Saturday’s Group Two PB Lawrence …
John Thompson’s unique training experience in China has provided him with more than just a talking point. It also looks to have secured his future beyond Patinack Farm. At Randwick …
Sonny Bill Williams hasn’t ruled out a third spell in the NRL after he completes his two-year contract with New Zealand rugby at the end of 2016. The Sydney Roosters’ …
Reigning Meteor does not have the profile or city exposure of some of his Vain Stakes rivals. But trainer Matthew Williams is keen to find out how good the colt …
Fremantle hope their glut of speed demons will be able to knock the stuffing out of Hawthorn in Sunday’s grand final re-match at Patersons Stadium. Fit-again goalsneak Michael Walters is …
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says goalsneak Michael Walters is likely to make his AFL return in Sunday’s clash with Hawthorn at Patersons Stadium. Walters made a successful return from ankle …
Jarryd Hayne has revealed talks of extending his Parramatta contract are on hold as he aims to guide the Eels into the NRL finals for the first time since 2009. …
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon wants umpires to stop relying on guess work to pay off-the-ball free kicks, saying the rub of the green has gone against his team this AFL …
A straight-talking Wests Tigers side say they are playing for under-siege NRL coach Mick Potter’s career against premiers the Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday night. Backroom manoeuvrings already …
NRL chief Dave Smith says the huge number of elite players with Pacific island backgrounds can help grow rugby league in the region. Smith announced the code’s new Pacific Strategy …
Overlooked batsman Phil Hughes says he’s being counselled by selection chairman Rod Marsh about his latest Australian snub. Hughes has been a prolific scorer for Australia A in the ongoing …
He believes in the Wallabies more than ever, but that hasn’t stopped Adam Ashley-Cooper delivering a sobering word of warning to teammates ahead of Saturday’s showdown with the All Blacks. …


