New Zealand-born Steve Matai says he will be proudly supporting Samoa during Saturday’s Test against Pacific Island rivals Tonga, after defecting from the Kiwis earlier this month. Matai declared himself …
Greg Inglis has scoffed at suggestions Friday’s rugby league Test against a weakened New Zealand will be a meaningless walkover. Without their biggest names Benji Marshall and Sonny Bill Williams …
Queensland Rugby League is coming to terms with the sudden death of its former chief executive Ross Livermore. Livermore, one of the most prominent and respected figures in Queensland rugby …
Shaking hands is a problem for AFL star Gary Ablett but the Gold Coast Suns captain has vowed to come out swinging against old mate Ken Hinkley’s Port Adelaide at …
The bad news continues for Adelaide, with captain Nathan van Berlo now to miss up to a month in the AFL. The midfielder suffered a knock to his knee in …
Brett Stewart admits an ongoing hamstring problem could cost him the No.1 NSW State of Origin jersey, but the Manly fullback is hopeful he’ll be fit and fighting come June. …
Not even a neutral Wallabies camp could hide hostilities between the Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies ahead of their pivotal Super Rugby derby at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. The …
Australian Richie Porte has hit back at detractors of cycling’s dominant Sky team as he prepares for a rare one-day classic start. The in-form Tasmanian will be the Sky team …
Gold Coast centre Jamal Idris says he is intent on rekindling his NSW State of Origin career after two years in the representative wilderness. After bursting onto the NRL scene …
Manly are set to be boosted by long-awaited return of international back-rower Glenn Stewart for their NRL blockbuster with South Sydney at Brookvale Oval in 10 days. The Sea Eagles …
Simon Mannering will play at lock when he leads the Kiwis for the first time in the Anzac rugby league Test against Australia in Canberra on Friday night. With doubt …
Sam Thaiday has rejected fears playing front row for Brisbane is taking a heavy toll physically and cutting time off his NRL career. Thaiday returns to his preferred second-row role …
Essendon have lost ruckman Patrick Ryder for their next three matches after he accepted an AFL ban. Bombers forward Nick Kommer has accepted a two-game suspension, while Greater Western Sydney …
West Coast ruckman Callum Sinclair has revealed how some sound advice from Brownlow medallist Gerard Healy helped him achieve his AFL dream. Sinclair was left despondent after being overlooked by …
Parramatta has apologised for any offence taken over coach Ricky Stuart’s post-match outburst but have yet to decide if they’ll contest the NRL’s subsequent breach notice and $10,000 fine. Stuart …
Melbourne Storm forward Tohu Harris is in line for a possible Test debut after being called into the New Zealand squad to face Australia in Canberra on Friday. Kiwis selectors …
Hawthorn’s Jed Anderson is the round three AFL Rising Star nominee. The 19-year-old midfielder had 16 touches and kicked a goal in Hawthorn’s 55-point win over Collingwood at the MCG …
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he rushed Jack Wilshere back too soon – but will take no more chances with the fitness of the England midfielder as the Gunners look …


