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Even as the rampant Bulldogs top the NRL table and sniff out a 10th straight win, the F-word remains banned at Canterbury. And don’t mention “benchmark” either around Bulldogs coach …

New Western Force coach Michael Foley wants to “relaunch” the Perth-based franchise after signing on as head coach for the next three Super Rugby seasons. Foley quit his post at …

NSW captain Benn Robinson said he’s shocked by Michael Foley’s defection to the Western Force and is adamant the Waratahs’ senior players should be given a say on his replacement …

Carlton coach Brett Ratten has admitted he was interviewed twice by the AFL over tanking rumours. Ratten said on Wednesday the league had every right to talk to players, coaches …

AFL finals hopefuls Carlton are set to inject several key players into their team for Saturday’s match against ladder leaders Sydney. Jarrad Waite, Kade Simpson, Mitch Robinson and Andrew Walker …

Daniel Kerr’s tight left hamstring will be closely monitored over the coming days, but the mental state of the star West Coast midfielder could be just as important in determining …

Written off two months into the 2012 NRL season, the Gold Coast believe they can make a major statement against the team on everyone’s lips at Skilled Park on Sunday. …

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says State of Origin is taking a toll on fans who now hope their star players aren’t selected for the representative series because of the …

South Africa’s World Cup-winning coach Jake White says the globe-trotting Sharks face a monumental battle toppling the Chiefs in Saturday’s Super Rugby final. Both teams will strive for their first …

The number 13 might be unlucky for some, but Fremantle see it as magical as they try to snare a rare AFL finals berth. Despite boasting a 10-7 win-loss record, …

Benji Marshall is vowing to turn the Wests Tigers’ NRL season around – but not through turning it on. The electrifying playmaker candidly confessed to being off the boil while …

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has warned his under-performing players the loyalty factor can only stretch so far as they try to snap their five-game NRL losing streak. The Storm host …

NSWRL general manager Geoff Carr says Wednesday’s meeting with Ricky Stuart was “positive”, but a decision is yet to be taken on whether he’ll be kept on as Blues State …

Thierry Henry insists Arsenal will overcome the loss of Robin van Persie if he leaves the Gunners. Boss Arsene Wenger is likely to hold further talks with van Persie this …

The New Zealand Warriors aren’t seeking excuses as they set about ending their run of NRL meltdown defeats when they host the Cronulla in Auckland on Sunday. The Warriors’ playoff …

Adelaide forward Kurt Tippett will miss Sunday’s AFL game against Essendon as he continues to recover from concussion. Crows’ coach Brenton Sanderson said while Tippett’s symptoms from his head knock …

Gareth Bale and Gylfi Sigurdsson have scored second-half goals to give English club Tottenham the only win of its preseason tour of the United States with a 2-1 victory over …

Collingwood AFL coach Nathan Buckley says the return of Andrew Krakouer and Brent Macaffer at VFL level this weekend has given the club a huge boost. Both players broke down …