An abundance of height normally means a lack of ground pressure, but West Coast are eager to turn that AFL theory on its head. The Eagles loaded up on talls …
The wait may be over for the real Ben Barba to step up at the Broncos. And it’s about time. Barba suggested wryly that even his teammates may be getting …
He’s fitter than he has been for years, but Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands reckons people will be wasting their money if they back him to win this year’s AFL Brownlow …
Steve Waugh believes Michael Clarke’s heroic third Test century against South Africa could prove a turning point in the Australian captain’s career. It was revealed last week that Clarke battled …
Not much happens in Adelaide, right? Big, sleepy country town. A few bizarre murders. Bad tap water. Chips on shoulders. Well, this week it’s different. The South Australian capital is …
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, …
