Essendon players accused of illegal doping want to remain anonymous, as the club lost its bid to halt ASADA’s investigation into its supplements program. The AFL club argued in the …
By Justin Chadwick PERTH, June 27 AAP – West Coast coach Adam Simpson predicts Scott Lycett will become a critical component of the club’s AFL future, but the Eagles face …
Veteran Wests Tigers prop Keith Galloway concedes Saturday’s NRL clash with Canberra at Campbelltown is shaping up as must-win game for Mick Potter’s side. A stirring 23-20 win over Newcastle …
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has challenged lock Joseph Paulo to crack down on his fitness and become an 80-minute player, as the Eels look to overcome another major injury setback. …
The International Cricket Council’s decision to allow Narayanaswami Srinivasan to take over as chairman is embarrassing, the world players’ union chief says. “Our strong preference was for the controversy involving …
St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has confirmed he’ll switch Josh Dugan back to fullback after next month’s final State of Origin clash. McGregor’s first move when he took over …
Becoming less reliant on Nick Riewoldt is easier said than done, simply because he’s so good. The St Kilda captain is certain to be double-teamed by the Richmond defence in …
Defender Marley Williams has withdrawn from Collingwood’s team to play Carlton in their AFL round-15 clash on Sunday night because of an ankle injury. The Magpies on Friday released a …
The rugby league community has paid tribute to the career of Ashley Harrison after the Gold Coast veteran called time on his 15-year NRL career. Harrison, who was set to …
No one expected Penrith to be top of the table 10 weeks out from the NRL finals, but Ivan Cleary doesn’t buy into talk that his team are over-achieving. Cleary …
Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson admits everything must go right for the Crows to knock off Showdown foes Port Adelaide when they meet for the 37th time at Adelaide Oval on …
Former allies Shane Mumford and Mike Pyke are primed for a classic ruck duel, as both Sydney AFL teams strive to keep their winning streaks going. The red-hot Swans have …
Skipper Dave Dennis says the NSW Waratahs need no reminding that they’ve achieved absolutely nothing yet as an elusive Super Rugby crown sits tantalisingly close to the competition’s perennial under-achievers. …
Battling Brisbane can’t afford to use Jonathan Brown’s Gabba farewell as motivation on starting their uncertain new AFL era on Saturday night. That’s according to vice-captain Tom Rockliff who says …
Thrashed by North Queensland last time they went to Townsville, South Sydney are wary of a desperate Cowboys outfit in Saturday’s NRL clash. The Rabbitohs were beaten 30-12 by the …
More advanced sideline concussion tests will be applied in Super Rugby following SANZAR’s decision to follow the lead of the International Rugby Board. After consultation with medical officers from the …
Queensland’s Billy Slater might face some strong contenders for the Test fullback’s position but he says he’s not taking much notice of how NSW custodian Jarryd Hayne is performing. Slater, …
Essendon has lost its bid to put ASADA’s investigation into the AFL club’s supplements program on hold. The AFL club argued in Federal Court that its players should not have …


