There is a sense of anticipation accompanying trainer Joe Pride heading into the autumn carnival. [include file=”inpost_adrotator.php”] Rain Affair has been Pride’s headline horse but a lacklustre Expressway Stakes …
Richmond’s superior pressure and ball movement propelled them to a 45-point win on Friday afternoon in an AFL practice match against Essendon. In a rare senior game at their Punt …
Back-rower John Palavi’s long wait for his NRL debut ends on Sunday, with Warriors coach Matthew Elliott saying his form demands selection. The 21-year-old Aucklander will run out at lock …
Lleyton Hewitt has beaten countryman Matthew Ebden in three sets to reach the second round of the Indian Wells Masters. Hewitt, who won back-to-back titles in the Californian desert back …
Captaincy has come naturally for new Brisbane Lions AFL skipper Jed Adcock but when Jonathan Brown speaks, everyone still listens. Lions coach Justin Leppitsch has talked up Adcock’s impact as …
The controversial shoulder change is again in the spotlight, with Sydney Roosters superstar Sonny Bill Williams facing up to four weeks on the sideline after being charged from Thursday night’s …
Western Force coach Michael Foley admits his side must correct their slow starts if they are to notch victory in Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Melbourne Rebels in Perth. …
Luckless Fremantle midfielder Anthony Morabito makes his long-awaited return to football on Saturday. Morabito hasn’t played since undergoing a third reconstruction of his left knee in January last year. The …
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon insists the 2013 grand finalists are on track for a strong start to the AFL season despite indifferent practice match form. Fremantle rounded out their pre-season …
Canterbury have notched up the first in a string of expected re-signings with centre Tim Lafai committing to the NRL club for a further three years. Lafai’s deal will keep …
Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has said he is struggling to contemplate playing in a Test side without Brian O’Driscoll as the star centre prepares for his final home international at …
“In no time, no one will remember me.” Of all the words that will be written and spoken about Ireland rugby great Brian O’Driscoll as the gifted centre enters the …
Hard-working Melbourne Storm lock Ryan Hinchcliffe has passed a fitness test on his injured ankle to take his place in their opening NRL clash with Manly on Saturday night. Hinchcliffe …
Manly recruit Cheyse Blair’s bitterness towards former club Parramatta may linger, but the big winger has Eels coach Brad Arthur to thank for securing him an NRL lifeline. Arthur mentored …
Star centre Jamal Idris has been ruled out of Penrith’s round one NRL match on Saturday with a hamstring injury. The Panthers’ key off-season recruit suffered the injury in the …
Sam Groth and John-Patrick Smith have qualified for the main draw of the Indian Wells Masters, boosting Australia’s representation to five in the men’s singles event. Groth plundered 18 aces …
Joseph Paulo didn’t fully grasp the meaning of hard work until he had to captain a bunch of tradies and businessmen at last year’s rugby league World Cup. And it’s …
Manly are preparing for Melbourne halfback Cooper Cronk to play in Saturday night’s NRL grudge match at Brookvale Oval. The Kangaroos star has been preliminarily ruled out of the contest …

