They’ve proved they won’t be easybeats, but the Brisbane Lions are determined to improve their finishing touches to do more than just compete with the AFL’s big boys. The Lions …
NSW are set to win their first Sheffield Shield title since 2008, with rain wiping out the majority of day four’s play in the final against Western Australia. The Blues, …
A groin specialist will determine if Adelaide midfielder Richard Douglas makes a surprise return to AFL ranks this weekend. Douglas was hospitalised after copping a blow to the groin in …
Brisbane midfielder Tom Rockliff faces a one-game ban for rough conduct after an AFL investigation. The match review panel charged Rockliff for contact with Hawthorn star Sam Mitchell early in …
Sydney coach John Longmire has rubbished rumours of a rift between superstar signing Lance Franklin and his new teammates. Reports emerged after the Swans’ shock 32-point loss to the GWS …
Penrith winger David Simmons has leapt to the defence of the Panthers’ medical team after the club was issued with a ‘please explain’ letter from the NRL regarding possible breaches …
Wingers were once the butt of jokes for Broncos centre Jack Reed. “We called them centres’ friends, just hanging out with us all the time,” Reed said, smiling. But after …
South African official Stuart Berry – who whistled the Queensland Reds off Ellis Park on the weekend – is among four Super Rugby referees axed for poor performances. Berry, compatriot …
All Blacks winger Cory Jane still regrets his decision to nip out for a meal after taking sleeping pills during New Zealand’s 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign. Jane remembers nothing …
Melbourne coach Paul Roos realises his latest thought on helping the Demons might not meet with universal AFL approval. “I’d love to take the scoreboards down in our games and …
Karrie Webb will chase an eighth major championship crown with fresh confidence after pulling off a dazzling victory in the LPGA Tour’s Founders Cup. The 39-year-old Australian turned back the …
For all his successes, last-day stumbles are proving very costly for Australian golf ace Adam Scott. Once a fearsome frontrunner, final round fadeouts have denied Scott a British Open crown …
New West Coast coach Adam Simpson knows his AFL side has the potential to cause some major damage this season – but only if they can avoid the dreaded injury …
North Melbourne key forward Drew Petrie says it’s high time for the Kangaroos to embrace expectations. North Melbourne were among the most disappointing AFL performers in round one, going down …
Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney is urging fans not to worry about his team’s opening-round flop, claiming their lacklustre display against West Coast isn’t a sign of things to come. …
Nine teams will contest Australian rugby union’s new national competition over 11 weeks starting in August. Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver on Tuesday released details of the National …
Former Wallaby Hugh McMeniman’s shocking run with injury has continued, with the Western Force forward to miss at least a month of rugby after breaking his collarbone. McMeniman suffered the …
Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks has urged his NRL club to show some urgency in stopping partner in crime James Tedesco from leaving for the Sydney Roosters. Brooks says you …
