Test star Steve Smith signed off the summer of his dreams with another century as he led NSW to the Sheffield Shield title. NSW may have won their first Shield …
Kurtley Beale and James O’Connor may be gone but dangers still lurk in the Melbourne Rebels’ unheralded backline, warns Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham. The Brumbies face a selection poser in …
Eyeing off a bigger prize, the Sydney Roosters will use Friday night’s NRL grand final sequel against Manly as the platform for a successful title defence. Defence being the operative …
The AFL blockbuster against arch-enemies Carlton on Thursday night will be a searching test of Richmond’s composure and grit. Given the recent history between these two teams, it is inevitable …
Black cats and broken mirrors don’t worry Jack Redden but the classy midfielder admits he’s a little suspicious of Brisbane Lions assistant Shane Woewodin with a special AFL milestone looming. …
Gold Coast coach John Cartwright hopes the Titans’ track record in turning around the careers of troubled players will convince the NRL to allow them to sign James Roberts. Cartwright …
Former representative star Willie Tonga has revealed Parramatta’s heartbreaking 22-18 defeat by Manly on Sunday reduced him to tears. The ex-Queensland and Test centre has endured a torrid time since …
First-year recruit Jono Lance has been asked to fill the biggest shoes in Australian Super Rugby and replace Israel Folau for the NSW Waratahs’ showdown with the table-topping Sharks. Coach …
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has labelled Thursday night’s AFL blockbuster against Carlton a must-win clash that can kick start their season. The Tigers and Blues are coming off round-one losses …
Craig Newitt has regained the ride on star sprinter Lankan Rupee in the TJ Smith Stakes after a change of plans for stablemate Samaready. Chad Schofield rode Lankan Rupee to …
Errant colt Time For War can renew his carnival hopes in the Pago Pago Stakes but the Golden Slipper is out of play. Time For War left his Slipper hopes …
Trainer John O’Shea has confirmed course specialist Kencella for a seven-day back-up in the $400,000 Galaxy at Rosehill. $250 THE GALAXY FREE BET In a move that might have seemed …
When Western Force players a dose of inspiration during a game, they just take a quick look at skipper Matt Hodgson. Hodgson has been at the club since their inception, …
Melbourne centre Will Chambers has defended skipper Cameron Smith for questioning Alex McKinnon’s action in a tackle that left the Newcastle forward with a fractured neck. McKinnon suffered the injury …
Alex McKinnon’s former St George Illawarra teammate David Gower has expressed his shock at the Newcastle back-rower’s sickening injury but says rugby league is still a safe sport. The Parramatta …
With a hefty sigh, Mark Thompson offers up his best explanation of Essendon’s coaching future. “He’s coming back. That was the plan. Until it changes, we can’t do anything else,” …
Star Manly five-eighth Kieran Foran has all but ruled himself out of Friday’s grand final rematch with NRL premiers the Sydney Roosters as he battles an ongoing calf complaint. Foran …
Collingwood will take the conservative approach with talented swingman Ben Reid, who is set to miss an extended period of AFL action with a calf injury. After sitting out the …
