Nothing much surprises Broncos coach Anthony Griffin these days. Not his unfancied Broncos’ encouraging NRL season start. Nor Friday night opponents St George Illawarra’s 3-0 run. So no wonder Griffin …
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has no regrets on taking a punt on Dayle Garlett, who was released from his contract after struggling with the demands of the AFL system. Question …
South Sydney players say prop Sam Burgess doesn’t have a problem with his aggression after his Wests Tigers counterpart Aaron Woods accused him of “carrying on”. Burgess and Woods clashed …
Tensions boiled over as Novak Djokovic defeated Wimbledon champion Andy Murray 7-5 6-3 in controversial fashion to book his semi-final berth at the Miami Masters on Wednesday. Djokovic, the second …
Incoming Hurricanes back Tim Bateman has defended coach Mark Hammett against claims he is stifling their natural attacking style. Skilled midfielder Bateman makes his first appearance of the Super Rugby …
Brumbies hardman Pat McCabe is playing too well to ask him to make way for returning Wallabies inside centre Christian Lealiifano, says director of rugby Laurie Fisher. Lealiifano will make …
Auckland Blues coach Sir John Kirwan is looking to Ma’a Nonu and Jerome Kaino to bring more intensity to the team’s Super Rugby clash against the Highlanders at Eden Park …
Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns has confirmed that police and the International Cricket Council have contacted him in relation to an anti-corruption investigation. In the four months since being …
Heightened pressure in the cut-throat Australian conference is giving the NSW Waratahs extra motivation to knock over Super Rugby’s competition leaders in Durban this weekend. With the Western Force, who …
Gold Coast veteran Luke Bailey says he’s proved the doubters wrong with his comeback from injury but NRL retirement still hasn’t crossed his mind. The Titan’s career appeared over when …
A tricky barrier hasn’t dented the confidence of trainer Peter Gelagotis who will run Mourinho in Friday’s Albury Gold Cup. The talented six-year-old came up with barrier 13 in the …
Sydney Roosters skipper Anthony Minichiello believes this week’s wet and wild weather in the NSW capital could turn Friday night’s NRL grand final rematch with Manly into another low-scoring arm …
All Blacks and Blues halfback Piri Weepu has been ruled out of Super Rugby for at least a month after suffering a minor stroke. Weepu, 30, will undergo testing after …
Melbourne forward Jordan McLean has been granted permission by the NRL judiciary chairman to play in Saturday’s game against the Bulldogs in Perth. McLean is facing a judiciary hearing on …
Samantha Stosur has confirmed she’ll return to play in Australia’s first Fed Cup semi-final since 1993. In a major boost to Australia’s hopes of winning the Fed Cup for the …
The Queensland Reds’ Super Rugby hopes have been dealt a big blow with Wallaby flanker Liam Gill and exciting fullback Aidan Toua ruled out for extended periods. Following scans, the …
World Cup-winning All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu has been ruled out of Super Rugby for at least a month after a minor stroke. His Auckland Blues side said Weepu, 30, …
New Zealand have appointed Australian Andrew McFadden to the national team as assistant coach, the role he already fills for the New Zealand Warriors. McFadden has replaced another Australian, Ivan …
