Craig Newitt paid a heavy price for his loyalty the last time he rode Samaready. Newitt had the option of partnering the mare or her Mick Price-trained stablemate Lankan Rupee …
The most anticipated period in John O’Shea’s training career is also turning into one of the most testing. O’Shea, who will replace Peter Snowden as head trainer for Darley Australia …
Wallabies winger Joe Tomane admits he might not have the same impact as injured flyer Henry Speight as the Brumbies are forced to and “fro” between their star wingers. The …
Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter says he expects Luke Brooks to be targeted by South Sydney’s imposing Burgess brothers in Friday night’s NRL clash but believes the young rookie is …
When Cooper Cronk speaks, Ben Hampton listens. It’s not everyone who gets to learn from one of the world’s best halfbacks. Hampton is the new Melbourne Storm five-eighth this season …
Sleeping pills were involved when All Blacks Cory Jane and Israel Dagg were out drinking ahead of New Zealand’s 2011 Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, New Zealand Rugby chief …
Dustin Fletcher doesn’t play many bad AFL games, but when he does he still gets a rocket from his old man. Fletcher will play his 379th match for Essendon in …
What anger issues? Broncos coach Anthony Griffin has suggested the Sydney Roosters are exaggerating ex-teammate Martin Kennedy’s much publicised temper and has almost dared the NRL premiers to bait him. …
The Brisbane Lions have a point to prove and bullish vice-captain Tom Rockliff believes they’ve got the perfect opportunity to prove it against Hawthorn on Saturday. Although the Hawks will …
A dry Manuka Oval deck means the Sheffield Shield final could be decided by the battle between Test spinner Nathan Lyon and rising tweaker Ashton Agar, says Western Australia Justin …
Aluminium and graphite swept away the wooden racquet that Bjorn Borg used to win 11 Grand Slam titles, but smart racquets that analyse power and spin promise a new tennis …
North Melbourne have declared Essendon’s supplements scandal is not an acceptable topic of conversation during Friday’s AFL round-one clash at Etihad Stadium. North’s key forward Drew Petrie, who will captain …
The strongest bargaining chip the Wests Tigers possess in their fight to keep James Tedesco at the club, is their halfback Luke Brooks. If their blossoming combination was to be …
The World Twenty20 steps up a gear on Friday as cricket’s top eight sides enter the fray, with Pakistan seeking a historic win against India in the second round’s standout …
V8 Supercars’ controversial new restart rules will be changed ahead of next weekend’s championship round in Tasmania. The post-Safety Car procedure was heavily criticised after its first run of the …
Manly captain Jamie Lyon says his former premiership winning teammate Will Hopoate is still coming to terms with his comeback to rugby league ahead of his return to Brookvale Oval …
Beating the NSW Waratahs is a stand-out moment in the Melbourne Rebels’ short Super Rugby history. And it’s a feeling they’re desperate to repeat when the teams clash at Sydney’s …
Gold Coast star Ashley Harrison says there’s no hiding from just how poor the Titans were in their opening NRL home match of the season. The Titans were thrashed 42-12 …
