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An experiment to determine the Kosciuszko credentials of Man Of Peace has put the hardy gelding firmly in the mix for the $1.3 million feature. Trainer Matthew Dale deliberately targeted …

Not Feint Hearted has snuck under the guard of punters but not trainer Gary Portelli, who was thrilled to kick off the new racing season with a Randwick win. Not …

Parramatta will play it safe with star second-rower Ryan Matterson, ruling him out of Sunday’s NRL match with Canterbury following last week’s concussion. Matterson passed all his health checks this …

Zac Williams will relish the chance to take on Gold Coast livewire Izak Rankine when he returns to bolster a reinvigorated Greater Western Sydney at Metricon Stadium on Sunday. Williams’ …

Melbourne aren’t expecting an announcement from Cameron Smith on his future before Sunday’s NRL clash with Newcastle, with coach Craig Bellamy saying they are planning for all scenarios. Bellamy said …

Jackson Ferris’ dream NRL debut for Cronulla has been further soured with the centre facing a three-game suspension for a shoulder charge. Ferris scored a first-half try in the Sharks’ …

Adelaide have suffered a setback before Saturday’s AFL basement match against North Melbourne, with Taylor Walker withdrawing due to illness. The Crows said Walker had come down with a bout …

Melbourne coach Dave Wessels has hailed Isi Naisarani as the best backrower in Australia after the No.8 clinched their extra time win over the Western Force in his first Super …

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has thrown his faith behind Sean Darcy, believing the ruckman’s deficiencies are easy fixes. Longmuir was concerned after Darcy’s 0-6 free-kick count in last week’s 32-point …

Trainer Danny O’Brien has taken advantage of a course proper gallop at Geelong with two of his spring stars. Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare and up-and-coming star Russian Camelot …

New Zealand trainer Andrew Campbell will once again derive great pleasure out of watching his former Group Three New Zealand Cup winner Gobstopper chase Australian riches on Sunday. The talented …

Warriors coach Todd Payten can see Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is struggling without his family beside him but says his captain has not yet requested to return home. Tuivasa-Sheck was again one …

As sliding doors moments go, Wade Graham’s desperate effort to regather a loose ball late in Friday’s NRL match between Cronulla and Brisbane is as defining as they get. Graham …

Michael Maguire has told Wests Tigers players they can’t claim to have turned a corner if they can’t perform consistently after being beaten by the Warriors. The Tigers let slip …

Brisbane veteran Darius Boyd’s return to fullback in Friday’s NRL match against Cronulla couldn’t have gone any better – except for the result. The 33-year-old looked a different player for …

Fresh off recording their largest win of the season, Brisbane’s attention turns to ending the biggest AFL hoodoo. The Lions (7-2) smashed Essendon by 63 points at Metricon Stadium on …

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has fired a shot at his doubters, saying it’s a fruitless exercise to try to push a divide at the club. Clarkson came under heavy criticism …

Justin Longmuir admits he’s “not happy” with Fremantle’s crippling injury list but says the responsibility of ensuring a healthy squad falls on everyone within the club’s football department. The Dockers …