South Sydney try-scoring machine Alex Johnston admits he couldn’t re-sign quick enough once the Rabbitohs eventually offered him a new NRL contract. The winger’s rollercoaster season hit its highest point …
Former French Open junior champion Alexei Popyrin is confident a new coach can help him defy a horror start by Australia’s men when he begins his Paris campaign on Tuesday. …
Wallabies hooker Jordan Uelese feared history was repeating itself when he hurt his shoulder in his final game of the Super Rugby AU season, jeopardising his hopes of playing in …
John Bateman headlines a list of nine returnees for the Raiders as they look to end Cronulla’s NRL season in their elimination final on Saturday night in Canberra. The teams …
In a year of NRL anomalies, Canberra captain Jarrod Croker can’t see why his team can’t create one more from outside the top four. The Raiders know the numbers well: …
An intoxicated Harley Bennell has been hospitalised within hours of announcing his AFL retirement. Bennell, whose playing career at three AFL clubs was pockmarked by off-field issues, was taken by …
Brisbane have been given a massive boost ahead of Friday’s AFL qualifying final against Richmond with Harris Andrews an almost certain starter. The key defender hasn’t played for the Lions …
He’s wanted to plenty of times but not once has Kurt Mann’s mum allowed him to quit the NRL season to rush to her side. And should he be selected …
It didn’t take long for Alex Keath to find his feet at the Western Bulldogs. The former Adelaide backman arrived at Whitten Oval in last year’s AFL trade period and …
Ken Hinkley has always danced to his own beat. As a dashing defender for Geelong, he’d tell teammates: “Mind my man, I’ll be back in three Brownlow votes.” His best …
Shane Edwards has never felt better prepared for an AFL finals series. It’s a daunting prospect for opponents, given the gun midfielder has already starred in two Richmond premierships and …
James Tamou has been ordered to give evidence via video link for Luke Thompson’s eye gouge hearing on Tuesday night. Tamou accused the Canterbury prop of gouging him in Penrith’s …
Aleksandar Vukic’s unlikely run to to the French Open main draw has ended in a straight sets loss while John Millman’s late-night departure continued a bleak start for Australia’s men …
Claycourt master Rafael Nadal has started his quest for a record-extending 13th French Open title with a straightforward 6-4 6-4 6-2 first-round win against Belarusian Egor Gerasimov. But two big …
Claycourt master Rafael Nadal has started his quest for a record-extending 13th French Open title with a straightforward 6-4 6-4 6-2 first-round win against Belarusian Egor Gerasimov. The Spaniard, looking …
The NRL could implement a new bunker policy as soon as next year after they declared their final-round experiment a success. Under protocols trialled in two matches, referees only referred …
Cameron Smith says he can’t see Craig Bellamy working for any other club but Melbourne as speculation continues over the coach’s future. The spotlight has moved from Smith to Bellamy …
Richmond are adamant they won’t try to tag Brownlow Medal favourite Lachie Neale out of their AFL qualifying final against Brisbane. Neale, this year’s most prolific ball-winner, has averaged 38 …




















