Melbourne coach Tony McGahan admits the Rebels risk losing their fragile hold on a Victorian supporter base if they can’t overcome the loss of several high-profile stars this Super Rugby …
Veteran paceman Michael Hogan ripped through Tasmania’s top and middle order to give Western Australia the upper hand in the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA Ground. The Tigers were …
Stephen Larkham admits the Brumbies run the risk of giving their players mixed messages this Super Rugby season with he and Laurie Fisher sharing coaching responsibilities. Head coach Larkham and …
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie will undertake background checks on James O’Connor’s behaviour off the field in Europe before he considers making the trouble-making star part of his plans for the …
Expect four-time champion Karrie Webb to spend a little more time completing her scorecard at this week’s Australian Open. The former world No.1 was sensationally disqualified from the Australian Ladies …
She might be the rising star of women’s golf but Lydia Ko’s mum still calls the shots off the course. Preparing for the Women’s Australian Open at Victoria Golf Club, …
All Black Ben Smith will wear the captain’s armband for the first time since his schooldays when he leads the Highlanders in their pre-season match against the Waratahs in Newcastle …
Whatever Craig Bellamy thinks of rugby league’s Auckland Nines, it’s still a competition the Melbourne Storm want to win. The Storm coach continues to make it clear he is unhappy …
Cypriot wildcard Marcos Baghdatis has booked a second-round date with Lleyton Hewitt at the ATP US Indoor Championship. Baghdatis, Croatian Ivo Karlovic and Germany’s Benjamin Becker all recorded straight-set victories …
It is one of the grandest names in French club rugby – and thanks to some Australian help – Narbonne is once again dreaming of a return to the elite. …
Wallabies forward Hugh McMeniman will make his long-awaited return from injury when he lines up for the Western Force ‘A’ side on Friday night. McMeniman has been sidelined since undergoing …
Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo says he’s already benefiting from his new partnership with four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel, despite limited time on track together. The Red Bull duo managed just …
AFL premiers Hawthorn begin life without star forward Lance “Buddy” Franklin on Thursday as they open their NAB Challenge campaign against the Brisbane Lions. Coach Alastair Clarkson says finding someone …
The Queensland Reds’ best-laid fullback plans may have turned to dust with earmarked No.15 Aidan Toua injured and in doubt for their Super Rugby kick-off. Toua will have scans on …
All Blacks backs Ben Smith and Aaron Smith turn out for the injury-hit Highlanders in their final pre-season game against the Waratahs in Newcastle. Ben Smith will captain the side …
Aaron Baddeley and Robert Allenby hope a return to a successful stomping ground will help bring out their best golf. The two Australians have saluted the famous amphitheatre crowd with …
Scotland great Finlay Calder has declared he has “no faith” in the coaching regime of Australian Scott Johnson following the team’s woeful start to the Six Nations rugby championship. Saturday’s …
Shane Warne says England’s “incredible decision” to axe Kevin Pietersen from their future plans is one they are very likely to regret. The end of Pietersen’s international career, announced last …

