Head coach Todd Blackadder has opted for form ahead of reputation for the Crusaders’ opening Super Rugby match against defending champions the Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night. All Blacks …
Auditions for the North Queensland No.1 jersey will start again this weekend. And understudies received a sobering reminder of just what the demanding role required from Cowboys co-captain Johnathan Thurston …
A day after beating Daniel Popovic at his own game, Ricky Ponting will caddie for the former Australian PGA Championship winner at the Victorian Open. Former Australian cricket captain Ponting …
Senior Hawthorn officials shielded coach Alastair Clarkson from Jeff Kennett when the Hawks’ 2010 AFL season threatened to go into freefall. A new book on the reigning premiers confirms that …
Carlton’s Brock McLean has accepted a fine for reckless contact with an umpire in the Blues’ NAB Challenge win over North Melbourne. McLean pleaded guilty and copped a reduced fine …
Loose forward Tevita Koloamatangi will make his debut for the Chiefs as they begin their Super rugby title defence against the Crusaders. The 25-year-old will wear the No.7 jersey for …
AFL premiers Hawthorn have recalled reigning club champion Josh Gibson among three changes for Friday’s pre-season clash with North Melbourne in Launceston. Gibson returns alongside skipper Luke Hodge and veteran …
If they’re not ready, don’t send them. That was Canberra coach Ricky Stuart’s approach for navigating the treacherous Auckland Nines tournament with an injury free player roster. Barring any injuries …
Michael Monaghan has called for the Warrington faithful to stick with their new-look side after a difficult start to the Super League season. The Wolves’ were belted 38-8 in their …
Jarrod Mullen could miss up to four months of NRL action after Newcastle confirmed the five-eighth has torn his hamstring off the bone in a devastating blow to the Knights’ …
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson is unapologetic about upsetting Essendon with his comments on the Bombers’ supplements scandal. Clarkson presented to the AFL Commission on Monday and later gave a media …
Serena Williams eased into the third round of the WTA Dubai Open in her first match since injuring her back at the Australian Open. The world No.1 downed Ekaterina Makarova …
Lleyton Hewitt has breezed into the second round of the Delray Beach Open with a win over American Bradley Klahn. Hewitt, who now has 598 ATP match wins, will next …
Australian Twenty20 captain George Bailey will be rested from Sheffield Shield action as he prepares for the short form’s World Cup. Bailey has been left out of Tasmania’s side for …
Two top-eight finishes in the best and fairest award last year. A combined 67 goals from 45 games in 2013 and highlights reels the envy of just about every other …
Interim coach Peter Sharp has urged the NRL to make a decision on Cronulla’s appeal against Shane Flanagan’s 12-month ban as the new season looms in two weeks. Head coach …
West Coast may have snared the steal of the summer in the form of Xavier Ellis, but Eagles coach Adam Simpson knows it will be a constant battle to keep …
Workaholic flanker Ed Quirk admitted the Queensland Reds turned into a stodgy, one-dimensional team last year but has promised a return to their extravagant ways in 2014. Braced for a …
