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Michael Foley’s presentation to the NSW rugby board last week appears to have saved his job, but the coach’s complaints about scheduling have been dismissed by ARU chief executive John …

Referees chief Bill Harrigan has backed the decision of video referee Steve Clark to award a try to Queensland centre Justin Hodges in Wednesday’s State of Origin decider in Brisbane. …

Clint McKay insists he is happy to be the steady, quiet man of the Australian bowling attack while the faster bowlers grab the headlines. Although England lead the five-match one-day …

The V8 Supercars championship will race in New Zealand next year after confirming on Thursday a return to Pukekohe Park. The south Auckland venue will receive significant upgrades under the …

Ben Alexander has hit back at suggestions by former teammate Adam Ashley-Cooper that the Brumbies are the side under all the pressure ahead of Saturday night’s Super Rugby derby with …

Roberto Di Matteo says Chelsea should not expect “radical changes” when he takes charge on a full-time basis next season. The popular Italian, 42, was confirmed as the Blues permanent …

With coaching speculation all the talk at NSW headquarters over recent weeks, it was an interesting time for Waratahs Super Rugby forward Dave Dennis to unveil himself as a mentor. …

Struggling Parramatta are expected to be without Jarryd Hayne for up to two weeks after the NSW winger suffered a foot injury in the warm-up before the State of Origin …

Struggling Parramatta are expected to be without Jarryd Hayne for up to two weeks after the NSW winger suffered a foot injury in the warm-up before the State of Origin …

Fearless ruck warrior Beau Robinson must defy a worsening foot problem to lead Queensland’s pack into a brutal breakdown battle with the Highlanders on Friday night that could define their …

NSW skipper Paul Gallen says Ricky Stuart would be able to combine a NRL coaching job and lead the Blues in their quest to finally break Queensland’s State of Origin …

ARU chief executive John O’Neill says reclaiming the Bledisloe Cup is “critical” for Australian rugby and would go a long way towards securing the future of Wallabies coach Robbie Deans. …

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva admits overcoming a psychological hurdle is the next step in his bid to regain full fitness. The Brazil international has done months of rehabilitation on the …

Bradford halfback Jarrod Sammut is experiencing an all-too familiar feeling as the former Penrith Panther watches his second club in as many years collapse around him. Sammut, who played for …

South Sydney forward Dave Taylor said passion was behind his one-fingered salute at the State of Origin decider which landed him in the bad books with disappointed Queensland officials. Taylor, …

Western Force have revamped their back-row and named departing stalwart Nathan Sharpe as captain for Saturday’s Super Rugby match with the Blues in Auckland. Wallabies lock Sharpe will be playing …

Roberto di Matteo admits having pre-season disrupted by the Olympics is not ideal, but hopes his Chelsea players selected make the most of the experience. Striker Daniel Sturridge, who is …

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick insists there is no story behind the story of Daniel Connors’ AFL sacking and Dustin Martin’s suspension. And Hardwick says he has not had any issue …