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Memories of 2006 have steeled the North Queensland Cowboys as they look to avoid another NRL finals campaign to forget. Cowboys coach Neil Henry was the first to admit that …

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says five-eighth Quade Cooper can’t hide behind his forwards and must take it upon himself to ignite Australia against South Africa in Saturday’s pivotal Rugby Championship …

An uncomfortable evening awaits if the All Blacks are to beat Argentina and creep closer to the world record for consecutive Test rugby wins. Victory in the Rugby Championship Test …

With Rafael Nadal down and Roger Federer out, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will carry the hopes of tennis’s Big Four on so-called Super Saturday at the US Open. For …

Melbourne won’t change their game plan in their NRL qualifying final to nullify the strike-power of South Sydney’s gun fullback Greg Inglis, according to Storm halfback Cooper Cronk. The tactic …

The end is nigh at South Sydney for unheralded forward Eddy Pettybourne but the 24-year-old is desperate to stretch out his time at the club for at least another three …

Defiant Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin refused to latch onto the popular underdog tag or accept Saturday night’s rivals and warm favourites North Queensland were under the most pressure in their …

West Coast clearance king Matt Priddis predicts the midfield battle will hold the key to victory in Sunday’s AFL elimination final against North Melbourne at Patersons Stadium. With both sides …

North Melbourne defender Michael Firrito wants to end his AFL career as a one-club player, saying he would love nothing more than to help guide the Kangaroos back to the …

A severe case of Cowboys mania won’t affect North Queensland ahead of their NRL elimination final against Brisbane in Townsville on Saturday night, according to coach Neil Henry. The Cowboys’ …

South Korea’s Jiyai Shin shot a sizzling nine-under 62 on Thursday to take the lead in the first round of the LPGA Tour’s Kingsmill Championship before it was suspended at …

The Adelaide Crows expect recalled duo Taylor Walker and Bernie Vince to be the game-breakers in Saturday’s AFL qualifying final against Sydney. Key forward Walker (hip) and midfielder Vince (knee) …

Dean Bailey says he’s not in the mix for the vacant head coaching position at AFL club Port Adelaide. Bailey was sacked as Melbourne coach last season, a club he …

Their two best performances at last year’s World Cup give Argentina reason for cheer, though they admit “perfect” rugby will be needed to topple the All Blacks on Saturday. The …

Todd Goldstein has been handed the biggest task in the AFL this weekend. A total of 404cm big to be precise. As has been the case ever since Hamish McIntosh …

Canberra fullback Josh Dugan is firming as a likely starter for Sunday’s NRL elimination final against Cronulla after he – and his bung ankle – made it through a full …

Wallabies captain Will Genia says there are no excuses for Australia delivering anything less than a quality performance against the Springboks on Saturday night in Perth despite the late setback …

The Sydney Roosters have appointed Trent Robinson as their new NRL coach on a three-year deal. Currently coach of Super League’s Catalan Dragons, 35-year-old Robinson will join the Roosters for …