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Robert Smerdon only has one way to assess what he has with two-year-old colt Crimson Cape. A son of Savabeel, Crimson Cape is bred on staying lines but the trainer …

Veteran stakes winners Ironstein and Youthful Jack are among 27 entries for the Scone Cup, the feature race on the first day of the richest country carnival in NSW. Trainer …

Greg Bird is set to fight for his State of Origin dream at the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night, as NSW’s preparations continue to lurch from one disaster to the …

The Raiders’ miserable season was compounded on Monday with star Raiders fullback confirming he will honour his NRL agreement to move to Brisbane in 2015. The announcement comes after the …

Investigations into Sydney Roosters NRL star Mitchell Pearce’s behaviour at a Kings Cross nightclub on Saturday night hinge on an unidentified woman coming forward. Nightclub security footage broadcast on Channel …

AFL coaching great Tom Hafey has died of cancer, aged 82. Richmond confirmed in a statement on the club website that their four-time premiership coach died on Monday. Tigers chief …

Australia have been dished up some second-rate opposition for next year’s Ashes tour matches, but coach Darren Lehmann remains confident the England Cricket Board (ECB) will ensure a strong standard …

The Raiders’ miserable season was compounded on Monday with star Raiders fullback confirming he will honour his NRL agreement to move to Brisbane in 2015. The announcement comes after the …

Queensland Reds boss Jim Carmichael has launched an impassioned defence of his besieged coach and players amid strong rumours wayward Wallaby James O’Connor is poised for a controversial return home. …

Sydney coach John Longmire will keep opposing coaches on their toes by rotating his four power forwards and trying to emulate the versatility of AFL premiers Hawthorn. The high priced …

NSW back-rower Greg Bird is set to miss the first State of Origin match on May 28 after being slapped with a grade three dangerous throw charge by the NRL …

West Coast goalsneak Josh Hill will be hoping for another chance to redeem himself after star forward Mark LeCras was rubbed out of next week’s AFL clash with Collingwood at …

Daniel Ricciardo is primed to fight for another podium finish in Monaco next round after securing a breakthrough third-place at Formula One’s Spanish Grand Prix. Ricciardo crossed the line 49 …

Mystery may surround Ben Hannant’s availability for the Broncos but ex-Brisbane skipper Sam Thaiday reckons the selection formula should be simple – if he is fit, he should play. Debate …

Four AFL players have fallen foul of the match review panel for high bumps. Hawthorn key forward Jarryd Roughead, Western Bulldogs forward Liam Jones, Fremantle utility Paul Duffield and West …

Australia’s injury-hit sevens tyros did their best to send long-time coach Michael O’Connor out in style before a dream swansong dissolved with an All Black onslaught in London. A fitting …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named a 35-strong wider training group to prepare for next month’s home Test series against England. Four newcomers have been included in the squad: …

Balmain legend and Kangaroo captain Keith Barnes was ideally placed to watch the glittering unfolding of Reg Gasnier’s rugby league career. The best position was in 1959 playing fullback for …