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Michael Clarke says it’s out of his hands who leads Australia’s Test side on Friday if he’s ruled out with a back injury. Captain/selector Clarke on Thursday echoed the comments …

The Western Force will be bolstered by the return of captain Matt Hodgson and lock Sam Wykes for Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs at nib Stadium. But …

Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter says Robbie Farah’s re-signing is a massive boost to the club ahead of Friday’s NRL encounter with Parramatta at Leichhardt Oval. Skipper Farah ended speculation …

Michael Clarke remains in doubt for the fourth Test against India starting on Friday because of a chronic back injury, the skipper’s involvement in the IPL also under the microscope. …

Losing Kevin Pietersen would be a blow to England but New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum said on Thursday they could not afford to let his replacement Johnny Bairstow get …

Queensland have set themselves the task of matching Ricky Ponting’s lofty standards when the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania gets underway at Bellerive on Friday. The Bulls will attempt to …

Penrith refused to rule out making a play for Cronulla’s Todd Carney with the cashed-up Panthers on the hunt for a star playmaker after missing out on Johnathan Thurston. Carney …

Skipper Michael Clarke is determined to play in Australia’s fourth Test against India despite a back injury and plans to train on Thursday in a final bid to prove his …

Under pressure and desperate for a win, St George Illawarra coach Steve Price could be forgiven for cursing an away trip to hoodoo side Canberra on Sunday. Price, whose contract …

Blockbusting All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu will make a welcome return from injury for the winless Highlanders when they face Super Rugby defending champions the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday. …

Adelaide midfielder Rory Sloane would be laying there, mid-summer, when the unexpected thoughts arrived. What could he have done to change Adelaide’s shattering five-point preliminary final loss to Hawthorn last …

The NSW Waratahs have signed Sydney University and National Academy lock Will Skelton for the rest of the Super Rugby season. The towering 20-year-old first caught the attention of coach …

Former British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan has urged current incumbent Warren Gatland to select players primarily on form, rather than their reputation. Gatland is due to announce his …

Lleyton Hewitt is savouring his first win at the prestigious Miami Masters in four injury-plagued years. Hewitt advanced to the second round of the so-called “fifth major” with a 6-1 …

Collingwood ruckman Darren Jolly says he will line up in the Magpies’ opening AFL clash next week despite a stint in hospital. Jolly was hospitalised after suffering a hit in …

Queensland say captain James Hopes’ absence to attend the birth of his daughter has not disrupted their preparations for the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania starting on Friday. Hopes was …

Skipper Robbie Farah says his love of the Wests Tigers made his decision to stay at the NRL club for a further four years an easy one. The NSW hooker …

Queensland have made five changes, will sport three skippers and are down to their fourth-choice ball-pilferer, but the Reds’ game plan is crystal clear on Saturday night: Run the Bulls …