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Danny Wicks has been assured the NRL won’t stand in the way of his possible return to rugby league as the convicted drug dealer seeks to re-start his football career. …

NSW vice-captain Robbie Farah is urging his ageing Blues teammates to seize the moment on Wednesday night and finally clinch a State of Origin series – before it’s too late. …

From Wallabies whippet to club rugby commoner – Jesse Mogg’s fall from grace has been hard and fast. But the Brumbies fullback, turned temporary reserve, hasn’t given up on a …

They call him `Mr Professional’, and he has been charged with kickstarting Canterbury’s premiership assault in the absence of their State of Origin stars. Damien Cook will be the latest …

A crucial barrier trial at Warwick Farm on Friday will determine whether Steps In Time gets the chance to double her tally of Group One wins. Trainer Joe Pride is …

A drop in grade could provide the impetus for Express Power to rediscover some of her early promise, starting at Rosehill on Saturday. Trained by Kris Lees, Express Power showed …

Comparisons are already being made between English import Excess Knowledge and Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente, not least of all by the pair’s trainer Gai Waterhouse. Sourced from England as an …

A favourable barrier for Into The Red has boosted the confidence of trainer Kelso Wood ahead of Saturday’s Listed Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich. Wood had entered Into The Red …

Australian women’s captain Jodie Fields has announced her retirement from international cricket. Fields on Thursday called time on a glittering international career which included leading Australia to the 2012 women’s …

Former Blues discard Josh Dugan has nailed down his place in the NSW centres for State of Origin II after impressing teammates with his seamless transition to the three-quarter line. …

NSW are playing down concerns Jarryd Hayne may not be fully fit for State of Origin II after the superstar fullback only made a fleeting appearance at training on Thursday. …

It wasn’t until Kieren Jack had been handed the task of tagging Brownlow medallist Jason Akermanis six years ago that he felt he belonged in the AFL. While it was …

Carlton have the chance to resurrect a finals campaign on life-support and salute Mick Malthouse’s coaching career against Hawthorn. The veteran will coach his 700th match at the MCG on …

Greater Western Sydney might want to bring the bug zapper north with them as Brisbane’s “Mosquito Fleet” gets ready for another AFL sortie. The Lions welcome the Giants following back-to-back …

Alastair Clarkson is back at Hawthorn – though not as senior coach. The two-time premiership coach is using the club’s facilities at Waverley to assist in his rehabilitation from Guillain-Barre …

West Coast skipper Darren Glass admits he probably played on one season too long after announcing his AFL retirement on Thursday. Nagging hip and ankle injuries forced Glass to call …

Wests Tigers back-rower Liam Fulton is set to sit out at least a month of NRL action as his short to medium term rugby league future is assessed following a …

Fixing their awful contested ball count is the top priority for Richmond ahead of Saturday’s massive AFL assignment. The Tigers collapsed in the second half against North Melbourne and now …