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Greater Western Sydney’s Phil Davis insists the Giants’ young backline is standing up despite the four straight losses that have predictably kicked off their inaugural AFL season. The Giants have …

Life without Gary Ablett will be tough but the Gold Coast Suns are still breathing a sigh of relief after being told their captain will be sidelined for up to …

West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis has scoffed at claims the Eagles are ducking on purpose, claiming their hard-at-it AFL style is the reason why they win so many free kicks …

The cause of Sydney ruckman Shane Mumford’s back problems has been revealed – a rare infection from a cortisone injection. Swans coach John Longmire is upbeat Mumford will return to …

North Melbourne AFL forward Lindsay Thomas faces a two-match suspension for the incident which broke Sydney youngster Gary Rohan’s leg. Thomas was hit with the penalty by the AFL match …

Newcastle NSW Cup coach Rip Taylor admits Willie Mason is a class above the second-tier competition, but stopped short of endorsing an immediate return to the NRL for the Knights …

Boosted by a shock win over Manly, lowly-placed Gold Coast believe they can get their NRL season back on track by knocking off an in-form Brisbane in Friday night’s derby …

Wallabies star James O’Connor is in grave danger of missing Australia’s opening Tests in June as he recovers from a lacerated liver. The Melbourne Rebel will remain in a Sydney …

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini expects his side to lose their key title clash with Manchester United despite seeing the team revive their quest for Premier League glory. Mancini, who …

Fledgling AFL side Greater Western Sydney and the Western Bulldogs will play for the Prime Minister’s Cup in Canberra on Saturday. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, an ardent support of the …

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish was left with a familiar feeling after seeing his side fail to take their chances in a 1-0 Premier League defeat at home to West Bromwich …

Resting players will be a necessary evil for Greater Western Sydney this season, but coach Kevin Sheedy is confident star recruit Israel Folau won’t need a break anytime soon. With …

NSW have lost fullback Bernard Foley and flanker Chris Alcock for Sunday’s massive Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Sydney. The Waratahs, who sit second behind the Brumbies in …

It’s an occasion that requires no added motivation, but Sydney Roosters are seeing the Anzac Day clash with St George Illawarra as a chance to prove their top-eight NRL standing …

Kiwi recruit Mike Harris will finally get a first-hand chance to show the Blues what they’ve missed when the Queensland Reds take on Super Rugby’s “sleeping beasts” on Friday night. …

Young Brisbane winger Jharal Yow Yeh will finally undergo surgery 32 days after suffering a sickening injury against South Sydney in Perth. Highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon Peter Meyers will operate …

Melbourne backrower Kevin Proctor says the Storm forwards have proven they can handle any pack in the NRL, including their Anzac Day opponents the Warriors. The Storm host the Warriors …

Essendon captain Jobe Watson says the Bombers’ ability to execute their game-plan was the most satisfying aspect of the big win over Carlton. Ahead of their annual Anzac Day AFL …