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Incoming Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has one eye on the Bledisloe Cup and the other on the World Cup as he weighs up the way forward for Australian rugby. McKenzie, …

Western Force coach Michael Foley says it’s important for James O’Connor to admit to his shortfalls if the star playmaker wants to realise his potential both on and off the …

Wallabies legend Stephen Larkham believes the Brumbies have the potential to win this year’s Super Rugby title after improving steadily over the past two years under coach Jake White. The …

Before Neil Craig loses out to Paul Roos as Melbourne’s new coach, everyone involved has big decisions to make. Craig must decide whether he wants to apply for the job …

Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie has warned the NSW Waratahs to target Reds playmaker Quade Cooper at their peril in Saturday night’s Super Rugby derby in Sydney. With his crafty scrumbase …

Hawthorn AFL coach Alastair Clarkson has defended the dumping of stalwart Brad Sewell as he prepares to face Port Adelaide without superstar Lance Franklin. Franklin wasn’t on Hawthorn’s match-eve flight …

The desire for instant success is preventing young English players breaking through in the Barclays Premier League, according to Gary Neville. The former England defender, now part of Roy Hodgson’s …

Stephen Milne’s controversial return has prompted the AFL to put unspecified plans in place for Saturday night’s match between St Kilda and Carlton at Etihad Stadium. The Saints veteran is …

Youngster Boyd Cordner is in line for a State of Origin baptism of fire after NSW’s plans for the series decider were thrown into disarray by the loss of skipper …

Gold Coast youngster Josh Hall hopes lightning can strike twice when he makes his first AFL start of the year against Richmond in Cairns. The 23-year-old will play up front …

AFL chief Andrew Demetriou says doubts linger over the classification of AOD-9604, the drug which is a key element of the investigation into Essendon’s use of supplements. The anti-obesity drug …

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has warned winger James Roberts to expect a target on his head now that he’s flaunted his wares in the NRL. The 20-year-old bagged a hat-trick …

A calf injury has raised fresh doubts about St Kilda veteran Justin Koschitzke reaching his 200-game AFL milestone. The 30-year-old has played four games this season and is stranded on …

As Port Adelaide pray for rain, Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has defended the dumping of renowned AFL mud-runner and club stalwart Brad Sewell. Clarkson finally ran out of patience with …

Carlton coach Mick Malthouse is adamant AFL No.1 draft picks Matthew Kreuzer and Bryce Gibbs won’t be released, calling them “untouchable”. Carlton are two games outside the top eight heading …

Sydney AFL coach John Longmire has hailed the impact of his rookies on the injury-hit Swans, as they prepare to welcome back speedster Gary Rohan after almost 15 months out. …

NSW coach Laurie Daley admits the loss of skipper Paul Gallen for Wednesday’s State of Origin decider is a blow but says the decision to rule him out on Friday …

Johnathan Thurston says rival Mitchell Pearce has piled more pressure on himself by admitting that Wednesday’s State of Origin decider looms as make or break for his representative career. Queensland …