Mobile man mountain Sonny Bill Williams looms as one of the final hurdles North Queensland back-rower Tariq Sims must clear to earn a long-awaited NSW State of Origin nod. Cowboys …
Newcastle stars Chris Houston and Timana Tahu have been axed by coach Wayne Bennett for Sunday’s NRL clash with Canterbury at Hunter Stadium. The duo paid the price for the …
Jayden Hayward is as surprised as anybody at the niche he’s found for himself at the Western Force. Hayward struggled for opportunities during stints with the Highlanders and Hurricanes, notching …
Already down on troops, Brisbane did their best on Tuesday to water down concerns over glamour centre Justin Hodges and promoted prop Josh McGuire. Representative forward Ben Hunt (calf) and …
Mark Nicoski’s AFL career has been littered by heartbreak but the West Coast forward has the chance to create a happy ending. Nicoski will put 14 months of frustrating rehabilitation …
Manly’s NRL premiership hopes have taken a heavy blow, with confirmation co-captain Jason King will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Thursday. King suffered the injury in the club’s fiery round-seven …
Captain Cameron Smith insists there are no alarm bells ringing for NRL premiers Melbourne but the timing of their mini-slump could have major implications for their season. After losing their …
After ending Manchester City’s long wait for silverware, Roberto Mancini established the perfect platform to dominate the Premier League – and perhaps Europe – for years to come. The Italian …
Roberto Mancini’s dismissal as manager of Manchester City, which was confirmed on Monday after weeks of speculation, would have been almost unthinkable 12 months ago. The Italian walked on water …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has left out the middle men in naming his first squad of the year, mixing a clutch of new faces with his brigade of veterans …
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will undergo an operation on his right ankle, ruling him out of England’s end-of-season friendlies against Ireland and Brazil. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Wilshere “will …
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez accepts his players may be physically drained but believes they are emotionally ready for Tuesday night’s crucial English Premier League clash at Arsenal. Martinez guided the …
Carlton are set to lose small forward Eddie Betts for three AFL matches in a serious match review panel setback. The panel charged Betts with rough conduct against St Kilda …
West Coast vice-captain Beau Waters says the leadership provided by skipper Darren Glass will benefit the AFL club for generations to come. Glass played an influential role in changing the …
West Coast forward Mark Nicoski will put 14 months of frustrating rehabilitation behind him when he makes his long-awaited playing return in the WAFL on Saturday. Nicoski hasn’t played since …
After showing a recent liking for clay, rising Australian tennis star Ash Barty has been handed a wildcard into this month’s French Open. Barty, 17, recorded an impressive Fed Cup …
Wests Tigers back-rower Adam Blair admits his critics have a point and he must lift his performances for the battling joint venture. Blair, a big-money signing from Melbourne last year, …
South Sydney star Greg Inglis is pleased if a mid-season rule tweak has empowered referees to give players their marching orders, but NRL boss David Smith insists there’s been no …
