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Star Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor says he doesn’t see any reason to leave the Melbourne Rebels, and has backed besieged coach Damien Hill to guide the Super Rugby club out …

Wests Tigers coach Michael Potter’s patience has taken just four weeks to wear thin, with young halfback Jacob Miller dumped and back-rower Braith Anasta pitched into the No.7 jumper. Just …

Adam Reynolds’ red-hot early season form for South Sydney has set up an intriguing battle with Mitchell Pearce for the City Origin and NSW No.7 shirt. Pearce has been the …

After four weeks of mayhem, common sense has finally prevailed at NRL headquarters with video referees handed the power to determine the significance of block runners in try-scoring situations. Obstruction …

An unpenalised shoulder charge by Newcastle hooker Danny Buderus will see Canberra centre Blake Ferguson miss up to eight weeks in the NRL with a fractured cheekbone. While the 45th …

St George Illawarra skipper Ben Creagh would welcome Josh Dugan to the club but warned the NRL bad boy off social media, with the Dragons shaping as the sacked Canberra …

Frank Pritchard admits his hopes of staying with Canterbury beyond this season could be hindered by the emergence of David Klemmer, Josh Jackson and Dale Finucane. Pritchard is off contract …

North Melbourne forward Lindsay Thomas admits he thought he was in trouble for his controversial bump on Collingwood’s Ben Reid. The match review panel has ignited widespread criticism for clearing …

If all goes to plan, the NAB Cup “curse” will strike at the Brisbane Lions this AFL season. Cynics could argue they are on track after the pre-season premiers crashed …

Former Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has apologised after he called for coach Alastair Clarkson to go at the end of this AFL season. Kennett has written a letter, saying he …

Shambolic on the field in Monday’s 50-0 defeat by the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta weren’t any better away from it 24 hours later when six players failed to show for an …

V8 Supercars newcomer Nissan are dreading this week’s trip to Tasmania – all because of one corner. Nissan Motorsport believes Symmons Plains’ famous hairpin could literally put their Altimas out …

Billy Slater has no plans to modify the spectacular way he catches high balls despite the controversy over his “karate kick” which floored Canterbury prop David Klemmer. Still mid-air after …

Gold Coast forward Ashley Harrison says he is fresh and ready to rip in against local rivals Brisbane after spending a frustrating week on the sidelines. The Queensland State of …

St Kilda want to be smart players rather than superpowers in the AFL’s renovations race. While conceding the Saints will have to expand their controversial new home at Seaford, coach …

Former All Blacks lock Anthony Boric is joining the exodus of New Zealand players to Japan. Boric, 29, who played 24 Tests for the All Blacks, has signed a two-year …

AFL hardman Jonathan Brown says he has no problem with North Melbourne forward Lindsay Thomas escaping suspension for his controversial bump on Collingwood’s Ben Reid – but urged the match …

Sydney coach John Longmire says he’s open to suggestions on how to combat Gary Ablett Jr on Saturday but he’s arming himself with plenty of weapons for the AFL mission. …