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Injured NSW captain Dave Dennis says he’s on track to be back for the start of the Waratahs’ Super Rugby defence as they strive to become the first Australian franchise …

The elbow is sometimes referred to as the funny bone, but Australian batsman Shaun Marsh is still waiting for the punch line. Marsh is set to be sidelined for up …

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie admits the NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby title win has given him “selection headaches” over his backs, but has stopped short of indicating whether he’ll tweak things. …

It’s come from a catalyst no coach could ever recommend, but Toby Greene finds himself in career-best form as the Greater Western Sydney midfielder prepares to play his 50th AFL …

St Kilda’s Luke Dunstan has undergone shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the AFL season “Luke had routine surgery this week following some relative limitations with his shoulder …

Time, nine years in fact, hasn’t healed Johnathan Thurston’s wounds. The North Queensland co-captain admits the Cowboys’ 2005 NRL grand final defeat to the Wests Tigers still haunts him, and …

He’s ousted Ben Barba as Brisbane’s fullback, so Josh Hoffman isn’t about to give up the Broncos’ No.1 jersey any time soon. The Broncos could have up to four recognised …

After arriving on the Gold Coast as NRL bad boys, Nate Myles and Greg Bird will forever be in debt to outgoing coach John Cartwright. Bird was happy to play …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon wants his players to get uncomfortable this weekend – and he’s optimistic skipper Matthew Pavlich will come along for the ride. Pavlich was initially set to …

Former Wallaby back-rower Dave Dennis reckons Sam Burgess would make a great rugby union No.8, but has tipped the English rugby league star to make a successful transition as either …

Essendon veteran Jason Winderlich will retire at the end of the AFL season, saying he doesn’t have another pre-season in him. The 29-year-old said after back, knee and hamstring problems, …

Test prop James Slipper insists the Wallabies’ scrum has improved since it was dismantled by the All Blacks last year, and might just be ready to put their Kiwi tormenters …

Wests Tigers back-rower Bodene Thompson will miss two NRL matches after pleading guilty to a dangerous contact charge. Teammate Sitaleki Akauola has also accepted a one-game suspension and will sit …

Gold Coast co-captain Greg Bird is adamant the Titans have the talent to succeed in the NRL. But can prime coaching target Neil Henry be convinced? Following foundation coach John …

Western Force utility back Solomoni Rasolea has re-signed for a further two Super Rugby seasons – but only after receiving a promise from his parents. Rasolea has played 21 games …

No longer their Melbourne graveyard, the Gold Coast Suns now see Etihad Stadium as an advantage in their tightrope walk towards the AFL finals. Only three months ago, the young …

Newcastle Knights great Steve Simpson has endorsed Rick Stone as being up to the job of taking over from super coach Wayne Bennett. Currently assistant coach, Stone is expected to …

Inspirational Wallabies hooker Nathan Charles says a run-on Test debut against the All Blacks would have only featured in his “wildest dreams” just nine months ago. As if taking 28 …