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National selectors have broken the spin cycle that followed Shane Warne’s retirement, but another bedrock of Australian cricket is proving just as tricky to replace. Against South Africa in Centurion, …

Coach Shaun Wane is looking for a big improvement in defence after Wigan tuned up for the World Club Challenge with a 46-22 win over an under-strength Warriors in Hamilton. …

Yorkshire have announced the signing of Australian batsman Aaron Finch for the upcoming county cricket season. The 27-year-old, who holds the world record for an international Twenty20 innings after smashing …

Lance Franklin had a quiet start to his life as a Sydney Swan, but his mere presence was enough to draw an unprecedented crowd to the AFL club’s intra-squad hitout …

Veteran Warriors paceman Michael Hogan claimed 4-55 to help dismiss Tasmania for 248 on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA Ground. The Tigers were cruising …

South Australian batsman Tom Cooper has given Australian selectors something to think about after blasting an unbeaten 156 on the first day of his side’s Sheffield Shield match against Queensland …

Teenage rugby league winger Joe Burgess has grabbed four tries as Wigan produced a second-half scoring blitz to beat the New Zealand Warriors 46-22 in a trial match. The 19-year-old …

Fremantle midfielder Clancee Pearce has agreed to a two-year contract extension, tying him to the AFL club until at least the end of 2016. Pearce’s career was at the crossroads …

Victoria struggled to adapt from hit-and-giggle mode on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash against NSW at the SCG, with the exception of the biggest hitter of them all, …

Victoria struggled to adapt from hit-and-giggle mode on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash against NSW at the SCG, with the exception of the biggest hitter of them all, …

Rising Broncos playmaker Ben Hunt has admitted Brisbane face a difficult assignment grooming a match-winning halves partnership before the NRL season kicks off. Prize recruit Ben Barba appears favourite to …

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 …