James Tedesco doesn’t know yet what will come out of his mouth in his first pre-game speech as captain at any level, let alone State of Origin. Tedesco has spoken …
It could be a defining moment in at least one State of Origin halfback’s representative career. But whether it is Nathan Cleary, Daly Cherry-Evans or both, remains to be seen …
Veteran All Black Sam Whitelock, who was the victim of a clumsy shot by Wallabies rookie Lachie Swinton, has rejected calls for changes to the high tackle framework, saying it’s …
Trainer Ciaron Maher was pleased with the workout of eight-year-old mare Etah James and said she was ready to run a big race in the Sandown Cup. “She’s a dour …
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable is hoping to replicate its success of last year and take out the two major staying races at the closing meeting of the …
Queensland coach Wayne Bennett has implored incoming fullback Valentine Holmes not to overplay his hand upon his return to State of Origin. Holmes will make his first Origin appearance since …
South Sydney hooker Damien Cook is adamant Cody Walker’s stunning end-of-season form will translate onto the State of Origin stage to save the series for NSW on Wednesday night. Walker …
Steve Renouf has urged Queensland to do all they can to keep Wayne Bennett as State of Origin coach. The Maroons are one game away from an unlikely series victory …
Brad Fittler’s obsession with how the ANZ Stadium playing surface is prepared could hold the key to a NSW win in State of Origin II. Because of less dew and …
Two low-profile deals have been processed to end three straight days without player movement during the AFL trade period. Out-of-favour Gold Coast forward Peter Wright became the first player to …
Robbie Farah will make his return to Wests Tigers next year as a specialist coach as part of Michael Maguire’s staff. A year after his retirement, Farah will take up …
The NRL hopes to finalise an investigation into NSWRL’s handling of Boyd Cordner’s head injury assessment in the State of Origin opener by the end of the week. On Monday …
Mike Moroney will run Buffalo River in the Group Three Sandown Stakes (1500 metres) after deciding to bypass Saturday’s Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington. Moroney toyed with starting Buffalo River in …
Wales rugby coach Wayne Pivac says there has been no discussion over his future despite a run of five successive defeats and the surprise departure of his defence coach at …
Wild card Jonas Forejtek has knocked out former world No.3 Marin Cilic in the first round of the Sofia Open. The Czech player, ranked 399th in the world, was a …
Wallabies flanker Lachie Swinton has been handed a four-week suspension for his high tackle on Sam Whitelock during Australia’s 24-22 win against the All Blacks. Swinton was given a red …
Angus Crichton’s yoyo year across the Sydney Roosters’ pack and backline has him understanding his game better than when he was dropped by NSW last year. Crichton will start in …
Queensland great Petero Civoniceva declared Moeaki Fotuaika is “built for Origin” as the youngster prepares for his Maroons debut. Fotuaika will make his first appearance, off the bench, in Wednesday’s …
