Rugby league clubs are already contemplating his availability but Karmichael Hunt is still an AFL player and the code’s chief executive hopes it stays that way. The code-hopper’s future at …
Northern Irish golf star Graeme McDowell is relieved that playing in the World Cup will force his hand on the politically and religiously charged decision over who to represent at …
Connections of Simenon believe he has improved for his excellent run in the Melbourne Cup ahead of the Japan Cup this weekend. Runner-up in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot …
Star Parramatta recruit Will Hopoate says his two-year break from rugby league has made him mentally stronger, convincing him he’s up to the challenge of being a success in his …
The Kangaroos will achieve a feat no Australian side has managed in more than 30 years if their impressive defensive shut-out continues against Fiji. Tim Sheens’ tournament favourites head into …
Blockbusting wing Manu Vatuvei remains in serious doubt for the Kiwis Rugby League World Cup semi-final against England at Wembley. Vatuvei injured his groin during the quarter-final victory over Scotland …
The Wallabies will be forced to be creative in their backline selections to play Scotland, with outside centre Tevita Kuridrani becoming the sixth player rubbed out of this weekend’s Test …
Australian centre Tevita Kuridrani received a five-week ban from the International Rugby Board (IRB) on Tuesday and will miss the Wallabies’ remaining November Tests against Scotland and Wales. Kuridrani was …
Two video referees will be used for the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals and the November 30 final, it has been decided. The decision, taken by the World Cup match …
The All Blacks have turned winning without the ball into an art form. Using the rugby equivalent of Muhammad Ali’s rope-a-dope tactics, statistics show New Zealand have kicked more and …
Ireland will be without injured wing Fergus McFadden against the All Blacks, while question marks remain over three other key backs, including fired-up veteran Brian O’Driscoll. McFadden was one of …
James Slipper is a knockabout 24-year-old Gold Coaster who enjoys a surf, his mates and a beer. Slipper is also pretty good rugby player. One who has now played 47 …
Even as they prepare to farewell him from rugby league, Kangaroos players remain in awe of Petero Civoniceva. Bar the biggest upset in World Cup history, the 37-year-old prop will …
Logic says Fiji do not have a prayer against Australia in Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final, but the Bati have a faith that transcends all pre-ordained thinking. While their …
Changes announced by the US Golf Association and the R&A include no longer penalising players when ball movement can be detected only by enhanced technology, a rule that hit Tiger …
The Wallabies’ off-field antics haven’t prompted All Blacks management to reinforce team rules in Dublin this week. Six Australian players have been stood down for a Test after staying out …
All Blacks players involved in a promotional trip to Germany this week or selected for the season-ending Barbarians game are all in contention to face Ireland. Assistant coach Ian Foster …
Deposed Wallabies skipper James Horwill has supported Ewen McKenzie’s decision to ban six Test players and dismissed fears the heavy punishment will cause rifts in the team. McKenzie has both …
