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One of Cyril Rioli’s greatest AFL attributes is proving his biggest problem. Coach Alastair Clarkson has pointed to Rioli’s blinding speed as Hawthorn try to end his shocking run of …

A solid recent record by three-year-olds has connections of Hard Stride considering a start in Saturday’s Monash Stakes at Caulfield. Hard Stride is one of a trio of three-year-olds among …

The Sydney Roosters’ revolving door was in full swing on Monday on a frantic day of activity at the NRL premiers’ Moore Park headquarters. After much speculation, young centre Tautau …

Astro Avalanche’s future is most likely over jumps but he will get at least one more chance on the flat in the Queensland Cup at Eagle Farm. The former Irish …

Singapore Airlines International Cup winner Dan Excel has arrived in Sydney ahead of his preparation for the Cox Plate. The Hong Kong star, who won Singapore’s biggest race in May …

The Caulfield Cup is the aim for Australian-owned galloper Singing after his solid second in a Group Two race at Hamburg. Singing gave an encouraging account of himself at his …

The worst moment for Alastair Clarkson was that half-hour period when no-one could explain what was wrong with him. Just over a month after the Monday night when he was …

Sydney coach John Longmire doesn’t plan to speak to Adam Goodes about his AFL future until the end of the season while uncertainty hangs over fellow veteran Ryan O’Keefe. Two …

Cooper Cronk has been given the green light for a remarkable State of Origin comeback while Jacob Lillyman will replace Matt Scott up front as Queensland aim to avoid a …

Todd Carney’s former housemate Jake Friend – a man who has also had his share of dramas away from rugby league – says he’ll stand by the disgraced Sharks player …

Carlton utility Mitch Robinson faces a two-match AFL ban for striking Collingwood youngster Taylor Adams in Sunday night’s MCG clash. Robinson’s existing record of 68.75 demerit points means that even …

Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham admits he questioned whether he was truly ready for the club’s top job after being informed director of rugby Laurie Fisher was departing for European …

Dethroned Wallabies skipper James Horwill’s diminished stocks are rising again. That’s the assured view of Queensland coach Richard Graham who believes Horwill’s unpalatable Test benching has helped the Reds lock …

Jono Lance, the only current Waratah to have played in a Super Rugby title-winning team says there’s similarities between NSW and the triumphant 2011 Queensland side he played in. NSW …

Life’s tough for North Melbourne coach Brad Scott. His inconsistent side’s four-point loss to Brisbane on Saturday night all but ends hopes of landing an AFL finals double-chance. Even his …

The NSW Waratahs expect skipper Dave Dennis to still have an important role in their quest for a maiden Super Rugby title despite his shattering season-ending injury. It was confirmed …

Having missed out on an All Blacks appearance during their three-Test series against England, Chiefs scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow is determined to make the next few weeks count with the back-to-back …

NSW prop Aaron Woods insists the Blues have no intention of taking their foot off Queensland’s throat and are desperate to complete a 3-0 State of Origin whitewash. Woods will …