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NSW Origin skipper Paul Gallen is happy for Queensland to put a target on his head – particularly if the extra attention helps return the State of Origin shield south …

Gareth Widdop’s NRL season may not be over after all with the Storm reporting their star five-eighth could be back for the finals after undergoing successful surgery. St George Illawarra-bound …

Jeff Kennett says if he was made aware of an Essendon-style supplements scandal during his time as Hawthorn AFL president he would have axed the coach and the chief executive …

Geelong coach Chris Scott says the Cats didn’t need Sunday’s embarrassing AFL fade-out against Brisbane to know they’re not playing how they want, but it might help ram the message …

Test prop James Tamou will make his return from an NRL-imposed suspension following his drink driving charge after being named in North Queensland’s team for Sunday’s clash against Cronulla. Tamou …

Former Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has blasted the AFL’s attempts to assist Melbourne’s administrative overhaul, saying the Demons are in danger of having a board full of sycophants. The struggling …

Chris Lawrence suspects Benji Marshall’s ongoing contract negotiations are affecting the superstar playmaker but insists his Wests Tigers teammates need to deliver as well. While pleased with his game-breaking display …

Gold Coast veteran Ashley Harrison will make his 100th NRL appearance for the club in Sunday’s clash with Newcastle at Hunter Stadium. Harrison, overlooked by Queensland State of Origin selectors …

Melbourne five-eighth Gareth Widdop may have played his last game for the NRL club but it seems they may not have to look too far for his replacement. Widdop is …

Sydney Roosters prop Martin Kennedy will miss up to 12 weeks, due to a knee injury the NRL club announced on Tuesday. Kennedy hyperextended his knee in the final minutes …

Brisbane coach Michael Voss says the AFL granting struggling Melbourne concessions at this year’s draft would be unfair on other clubs. The Demons have made an official submission for a …

Geelong star Steve Johnson will fight his two-match AFL rough conduct ban at the tribunal on Tuesday night. And Fremantle tagger Ryan Crowley will contest a pinching charge. Johnson was …

The NRL’s crackdown on fighting will act as a deterrent, but NSW State of Origin skipper Paul Gallen believes emotions will continue to get the better of players in the …

Cronulla have re-signed back-rower Anthony Tupou and centre Ricky Leutele for the next two NRL seasons. The in-form Tupou recently played his 200th NRL game while Leutele has been ruled …

Under-fire playmaker James O’Connor has stressed he wants another crack at the Wallabies No.10 jersey, and has a better chance to show his true colours, in Saturday night’s do-or-die battle …

With his leadership credentials questioned following the sacking of coach Mickey Arthur, Australian captain Michael Clarke says there’s nothing more he could have done to be with his teammates during …

Canberra have bolstered their NRL stocks significantly on Tuesday with the signings of Melbourne forward Lagi Setu and Warriors winger Bill Tupou. But that news was soured somewhat with confirmation …

There’s nothing subtle about Darren Lehmann. Not in appearance and certainly not at training. There’s no blending into the background with Boof at net sessions. No standing behind the batsmen …