Kangaroos hopefuls are out to make the most of what could be a final chance to force their way into Tim Sheens’ first-choice Rugby League World Cup team in Saturday’s …
Israel Folau is already a sporting superstar but he’s going the right way of lifting his reputation to another level – by following the humble lead of Alessandro Del Piero. …
Ireland have delayed the final selection for their opening autumn international against Samoa to give influential lock Paul O’Connell every chance to prove his fitness. Forwards coach John Plumtree revealed …
Rafael Nadal is on the verge of finishing the year as the world number one after opening his ATP World Tour Finals campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 win over David …
England coach Steve McNamara is determined to draw a line under the Zak Hardaker affair but Leeds boss Brian McDermott has expressed his concern over his player’s withdrawal from the …
Pakistan have confirmed they will make a short tour of South Africa later this month, playing three one-dayers and two Twenty 20 matches. “The series was arranged following the shortened …
Glasgow duo Tommy Seymour and Tim Swinson are set to make their home Test debuts against Japan at Murrayfield. The pair were both named in the starting side announced on …
Italian superstar Alessandro Del Piero has genuinely wished the Wallabies all the best as they attempt to disappoint his home town on Sunday morning (AEDT). Australia play the Azzurri in …
England coach Stuart Lancaster ruled out wholesale changes for this weekend’s Test against Argentina despite stinging criticism from Clive Woodward of the manner of the team’s win over Australia. Woodward, …
Australia’s request to have injured backrower Luke Lewis replaced for the rest of the Rugby League World Cup has been denied by tournament officials. Lewis’ campaign ended after he injured …
Paul Roos plans to act as a human shield for the inevitable criticism coming Melbourne’s way as he sets about revitalising the AFL club. Roos, who led Sydney to their …
he return of favourite son Simon Black after a tumultuous off-season has helped the Brisbane Lions feel like one big happy family again, co-captain Jonathan Brown says. Barely two weeks …
Chief steward Terry Bailey has described this year’s Melbourne Cup as the cleanest he has seen since his first year in the job when Makybe Diva won the race for …
We know he wasn’t Shanghaied but mystery still surrounds American Brandt Snedeker’s withdrawal from the Australian PGA Championship on Tuesday. The first big tournament of the Australian golf summer was …
What the jockeys said after the Group One $6.2 million Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Damien Oliver (Fiorente) 1st: “It’s amazing. It’s a dream come true. A lot of emotions are …
Deposed skipper James Horwill is under immense pressure to keep his place in the Wallabies team with lineout general Rob Simmons returning from injury. Horwill is battling to stay in …
An update on Shane Watson’s availability for the first Ashes Test is expected on Wednesday, giving batsmen around the country a clear picture of what they’re shooting for in a …
The return of favourite son Simon Black after a tumultuous off-season has helped the Brisbane Lions feel like one big happy family again, co-captain Jonathan Brown says. Barely two weeks …



