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Western Force No.8 Matt Hodgson has recovered from concussion to take his place in an unchanged line-up to meet the Sharks in Durban in Sunday’s Super Rugby duel. Hodgson recovered …

Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett and fellow midfield gun Michael Rischitelli will return from injury for Saturday’s AFL crunch clash with Greater Western Sydney. The Suns also produced a feelgood …

Sydney NRL clubs have agreed to review stadium strategies to ensure the big matches are played at the city’s marquee venues Allianz and ANZ Stadium. At Thursday’s chief executive’s conference, …

Although it’ll be a challenge, the AFL says it will speak with players over their push to revive State of Origin. An AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA) straw poll indicated an …

Ben Lucas has endured a history of Wallabies near misses but the Queensland Reds Mr Fix-It can play his way into the Test No.10 jersey by turning Australia’s playmaking curse …

Rocky Elsom is relishing the chance to captain NSW in their hour of need in Friday night’s Super Rugby crunch match with the Bulls. The axed Wallabies skipper will captain …

Wayward paceman Mitchell Johnson is back in Australia’s one-day international squad, he’s set to play in the Twenty20 World Cup and he’s on the radar of Test selectors. The forgotten …

Former NSW mentor Craig Bellamy has anointed Cronulla five-eighth Todd Carney as the man to break Queensland’s six-year State of Origin stranglehold following his outstanding start to the season. Bellamy, …

Coach Anthony Griffin will strongly consider resting stars like veteran centre Justin Hodges and skipper Sam Thaiday from Brisbane’s NRL blockbuster with Melbourne two days after the State of Origin …

Gold Coast NRL halfback Scott Prince is confident of handling anything Canterbury throw at him after surviving a private fitness test on Thursday with former hard man Trevor Gillmeister. Prince …

Melbourne AFL coach Mark Neeld is more concerned about dealing with Hawthorn’s forwards than free agency – both of which are looming as serious threats to the Demons. Dynamic Hawks …

Far from being a NSW State of Origin certainty, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary insists Michael Jennings’ recent form has not even been up to NRL standard. Cleary on Thursday broke …

Matt Gillett could get his chance to show Queensland selectors just how versatile he is, with Brisbane centre Justin Hodges in doubt for Friday night’s NRL showdown with premiers Manly. …

Manly coach Geoff Toovey says it’s vital the Sea Eagles embark on a winning streak before the NRL premiers are decimated during the State of Origin period. Many’s title defence …

Warriors winger Manu Vatuvei is confident it’s just a matter of time before he gets his next NRL try. The lethal finisher is the club’s record try-scorer, having crossed 93 …

French Open hope Samantha Stosur is into her fifth quarter-final of the season after sweeping past Czech Petra Cetkovska 6-3 6-2 at the Madrid Masters. Stosur needed just 72 minutes …

Melbourne’s Craig Bellamy has promised to do something this week he would never usually do prior to a huge NRL match – ring the opposition coach. Bellamy’s unbeaten Storm will …

He has had to bide his time but young journeyman Luke Capewell’s NRL debut for Brisbane could be a memorable one against reigning premiers Manly at Suncorp Stadium on Friday …