Queensland’s interest in James O’Connor is limited to the wing. Reds coach Richard Graham denied speculation on Thursday that O’Connor had already received a Super Rugby offer but said he …
Andrew Swallow’s return for North Melbourne this weekend is clearly giving Brisbane coach Justin Leppitsch food for thought. The Kangaroos’ skipper will return to the AFL 295 days after rupturing …
Sam Burgess says banking two premiership points as insurance ahead of a testing State of Origin series is the key focus for South Sydney and Melbourne when they clash at …
Trent Robinson is hopeful Mitchell Pearce’s wild night out in Sydney on Saturday won’t hinder his hopes of playing in the State of Origin opener for NSW later this month. …
Confusion may reign at Gold Coast in the wake of Greg Bird’s two-game ban but Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin believes the answer is simple – don’t lift in tackles. Titans …
David Vandyke insists enough can be taken out of Prince Cheri’s unfulfilled and injury-hit autumn to rate the imported galloper among the leading chances in the $200,000 Scone Cup. A …
Toulon turn their attention away from rugby’s European Cup to the French playoffs when they take on Racing-Metro in the Top 14 semi-final this weekend. Jonny Wilkinson’s Toulon play the …
An insight into how badly Brisbane NRL forward Sam Thaiday is struggling with a calf injury looks set to test Queensland selectors’ famous loyalty ahead of the State of Origin …
One-time rugby league bad boy Willie Mason says there are no excuses these days for young NRL players to get caught up in alcohol-related scandals. The weekend plight of Sydney …
Gold Coast’s preparations for Friday’s NRL derby against Brisbane have been thrown into chaos with two key players ruled out. Halfback Albert Kelly and winger Kevin Gordon have joined veteran …
Carlton fullback Michael Jamison has turned down the chance to test the AFL free-agency market, preferring to sign a three-year contract extension with the Blues. Jamison, 27, has played 118 …
Skipper Kieran Read will again be on the sidelines when the Crusaders take on Super Rugby leaders the Sharks in Christchurch as he continues his recovery from concussion. The All …
Pakistan has agreed to play six full series of cricket against India with official backing, the first since the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks suspended play between the teams. Pakistan is …
Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent is lifting the lid on widespread fixing in cricket to investigators, according to a British newspaper report. The Daily Telegraph reported Vincent has agreed …
Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham has kept the faith with his Super Rugby team despite being blitzed 57-29 by the Crusaders on the weekend. Graham has stuck by his starting …
Hurricanes midfield back Tim Bateman will depart at the end of the Super Rugby season after signing for a second stint of club rugby in Japan. Bateman, 26, will play …
The cannibalising of New Zealand’s Super Rugby conference accelerates this week when two teams sitting either side of the playoff divide meet in Wellington. Points differential separates the sixth-placed Hurricanes …
Adam Scott will overtake injured Tiger Woods in next week’s rankings to become golf’s No.1 for the first time, even though the Australian will not play this week. Scott, who …



