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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 …

NSW vice-captain Robbie Farah admits alcohol-fuelled controversies threw the Blues’ State of Origin campaign into disarray last year and says Mitchell Pearce should have known better. Pearce is said to …

Frenchman Jeremy Chardy caught new father Roger Federer on the hop and Rafael Nadal had to fight to survive as leading seeds were tested by Frenchmen in Wednesday’s second round …

Mercedes may have taken home all the glory from the Spanish Grand Prix, but Sebastian Vettel’s driving display went a long way toward repairing the four-time champion’s reputation after his …

Roger Federer appeared to lose focus in his first match back after the birth of his second set of twins, allowing a lead to slip away in a second-round defeat …

Gold Coast have suffered another blow ahead of Friday night’s NRL clash with Brisbane, ruling out lock Ash Harrison with concussion. Still reeling from co-captain Greg Bird’s dangerous throw charge, …

A funeral service for beloved former coach Tommy Hafey will be held next week at the scene of his greatest triumphs. The four-time premiership coach will be farewelled with a …