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Four and a half years ago, Ryan Tandy was on top of the world. He had just played in Melbourne’s NRL grand final-winning side in 2009. On Monday at about …

There are many differences between the 2013 edition of AFL side Richmond that offered so much promise and the 2014 version that has so far disappointed. Some are temporary, such …

Wests Tigers centre Tim Simona is facing a three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on Gold Coast five-eighth Aidan Sezer. Simona took down the Titans playmaker during the second half …

The Brumbies are relishing the prospect of putting their Super Rugby title credentials to what they see as the ultimate test – ending a 14-year drought in Christchurch. Despite winning …

These days veteran Brent Tate reckoned he would be happy simply peeling oranges for the Australian rugby league team. But Tate hopes to make himself a bit more useful for …

Josh Reynolds had a small taste of State of Origin action last year and would love to experience the same sense of intense hatred from Queensland fans again. The 25-year-old …

Disgraced former NRL forward Ryan Tandy has reportedly been found dead from a drug overdose. Tandy was found at his parents’ home on the NSW central coast, the Daily Telegraph …

Scans have cleared Lance Franklin of serious damage to his knee and Sydney expect their prized recruit to take on Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday night. Sam Reid (achilles) …

Hawthorn defender Josh Gibson is among six players charged by the AFL’s match review panel after round six, but all can escape suspension with early guilty pleas. Gibson was charged …

After ditching his trademark stutter, West Coast forward Josh Kennedy wants the Eagles to overcome their own case of the wobbles. Three straight losses have left West Coast clinging to …

Daly Cherry-Evans may be in career-best form but Cooper Cronk insists he deserves to keep his Australian halfback spot in front of the Manly playmaker. Cherry-Evans produced a virtuoso performance …

Matt Gillett admits to mixed feelings when he learned he’ll make his rugby league Test debut for Australia. The 25-year-old Brisbane back-rower intends to savour every moment of Friday’s clash …

Samoa officials are fuming but Queensland under-20s coach Kevin Walters says it was a “simple” decision to select NRL young gun Anthony Milford for this weekend’s State of Origin junior …

Paul Roos says he’s surprised about the fuss people are making over Jack Watts. The Melbourne coach claims to be scratching his head there’s such a big focus on the …

Israel Folau is hoping a confronting video review session will be the spark to jolt the NSW Waratahs out of the Super Rugby doldrums. The freakish fullback was kept tryless …

Another footy lesson looms for Brisbane’s Lion cubs in Saturday night’s AFL clash with Sydney at the Gabba. But Lions ruckman Trent West is backing their youngsters to again emerge …

New Zealand’s Lydia Ko has had the biggest win of her professional career, taking the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic tournament in California. World No.4 Ko, at 12-under-par, beat No.3 Stacy …

Young South Korean golfer Seung-Yul Noh has honoured his country’s ferry disaster victims while claiming his maiden US PGA Tour victory in New Orleans. The 22-year-old became the youngest winner …