From the moment he returned to pre-season training, co-captain Craig Clarke noticed a different atmosphere in the Chiefs’ changing sheds. Usually the first handful of summer gatherings at the franchise …
In his past two jobs as coach of Italy and Japan, Sir John Kirwan became adept at battling the odds. It will be a valuable skill in his first year …
The Hurricanes have won their supporters back so Mark Hammett is clear to concentrate on the true target of any Super Rugby coach. Hammett’s roller-coaster relationship with his team’s fans …
Coach Jamie Joseph coach won’t be pleasant company if the Highlanders extend their Super Rugby playoff drought to 11 years. After two seasons of small improvements, Joseph has reached beyond …
Ireland were hit by a new injury blow on Monday as it was announced backrow forward Chris Henry is out of the rest of the Six Nations with a knee …
He might be Hawthorn’s most dynamic weapon, but coach Alastair Clarkson says he has no issue with Lance Franklin’s decision to delay his contract talks. The champion forward has put …
The wife of revered Melbourne AFL star and club president Jim Stynes has defended him in the lead-up to official findings on tanking allegations at the AFL club. Stynes, who …
Jason Day may have mellowed as a new dad but he still can’t guarantee he won’t be a frustrating opponent in this week’s World Golf Championships Match Play. The 25-year-old …
Adam Scott says before he can beat good friend Tim Clark he has to learn to beat the Dove Mountain course as he attempts to reverse a dismal recent record …
World No.1 Rory McIlroy and three-time winner Tiger Woods top the list of favourites in the $US8.75 million World Golf Championships Match Play Championship that begins on Wednesday. Woods, the …
Former New Zealand Test batsman Lou Vincent took to social media to call time on his first-class cricket career spanning 16 years. “1134 games in 718.5 hotels 834 planes 57 …
Bernard Tomic came back from a set down to get the better of Martin Klizan in the opening round of the Open 13 in Marseille. The Australian looked ready for …
Sloane Stephens lost in the first round of the Dubai Championship on Monday, the latest setback for the rising American star who reached the Australian Open semi-finals. Stephens, who has …
Promising Hurricanes openside flanker Ardie Savea is in danger of missing Saturday’s opening match of their Super Rugby campaign after being cited for a dangerous tackle. The 19-year-old Savea will …
Stormers and South Africa flanker Schalk Burger will miss at least the first three weeks of the Super Rugby season because of a calf strain. Burger, a Rugby World Cup …
Englishman Richard Agar has been appointed head coach of the France rugby league team and will guide them through the 2013 World Cup, set to be hosted in England, Wales …
John Terry insists he is willing to fight for his place at Chelsea and would even accept a place on the bench if it helps the team get their spluttering …
Australia’s skipper Michael Clarke and opener David Warner will continue their build-up to Friday’s first Test against India as the tourists train at the Chennai nets on Tuesday. Clarke (hamstring) …
