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Canberra NRL fans, save some thanks for Ricky Stuart. He may have signed on as coach of Parramatta rather than for the Raiders, but skipper David Shillington believes the move …

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has dismissed claims his side’s lack of finals experience will be a factor as the Rabbitohs begin their quest for a first premiership in 41 …

Port Adelaide midfield star Travis Boak has signed a new two-year deal which will allow him to test the free agency market when he next comes out of contract at …

Injury to champion five eighth Dan Carter forced coach Steve Hansen into a sixth change to the All Blacks team for an expected physical Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on …

It must send chills down Brisbane’s spine – livewire fullback Matt Bowen admits even he doesn’t know what will happen next when he combines with North Queensland teammate Johnathan Thurston. …

Clive Churchill medallist Glenn Stewart says Manly’s wealth of finals experience will play a key role in Friday’s NRL qualifying final against Canterbury. Defending champions the Sea Eagles have built …

Daniel Wells is set to return from injury and add a silky edge to the North Melbourne midfield in Sunday’s AFL elimination final against West Coast. But Wells insists he …

The memories of some of Australian motorsport’s greatest drivers has fired V8 Supercars championship contender Craig Lowndes’s desire to claim another Bathurst 1000 crown. Lowndes, along with teammate Jamie Whincup …

Roger Federer’s dream of becoming the first man in 87 years to win six US Opens was destroyed by big-swinging Czech Tomas Berdych on Wednesday. It was the Swiss legend’s …

Springboks halfback Ruan Pienaar hasn’t started a Test match since last year’s Tri Nations but says he’s ready to handle the wrath of frustrated Wallabies captain Will Genia in Saturday …

Canterbury’s lucky charm, Krisnan Inu, has built a reputation in recent years as a semi-finals specialist – and he’s going to let his teammates in on the secret. Inu, who …

A low profile may suit Ash Graham but his NRL club North Queensland admits it has come at a high price for the unassuming winger. By rights, Graham should be …

Coach Alastair Clarkson has credited Hawthorn’s defence as a major reason why they have risen to AFL premiership favouritism this season. The Hawks finished top and will head into Friday …

Brisbane Lions great Simon Black is certain to play on for a 16th AFL season in 2013 when he can break the games records for both of the club’s merged …

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says the state’s taxpayers fork out enough to support rugby league, and aren’t keen to pay more to secure future State of Origin games. The Australian …

Sydney midfielder Kieren Jack says his AFL team have learned the hard way what it takes to close out matches in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of a close final quarter. The …

West Coast know all too well that if you let North Melbourne off the leash, they’ll put you to the sword. The Kangaroos did as much for almost a half …

Not one to forgive and forget, Maria Sharapova is seeking Australian Open payback after confirming a US Open semi-final grudge match with world No.1 Victoria Azarenka. Sharapova returned to Flushing …