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Premier trainer Tony Gollan has taken over the preparation of handy sprinter Smartedge as he aims to start the new season in the same vein as he finished the recent …

Country trainer Terry Kelly does not have the horses to be a key player during the spring, but the coronavirus pandemic may help him achieve a lifelong ambition. Kelly is …

He’s listed in Shaun Johnson’s phone as “Dan – Mental coach”. And he’s the person Cronulla star Johnson credits for having him in arguably the best mental shape of his …

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley reckons the AFL’s scheduling squeeze might make or break some players and clubs. Hinkley’s ladder-leaders meet a Melbourne side minus Harley Bennell, who is being …

North Melbourne’s Majak Daw will make one of the more-unlikely comebacks in AFL history when he plays his first game in more than two years. The Kangaroos have confirmed the …

Canterbury pick-up Tim Lafai hopes to turn his mid-season reunion with the NRL club into a permanent stay under incoming coach Trent Barrett. Less than two weeks after signing from …

Paul McGregor concedes Ben Hunt will never silence critics as his star NRL playmaker prepares to return to St George Illawarra’s No.7 jersey. Hunt will return to starting in the …

Canberra skipper Jarrod Croker assumes teammates Josh Papalii and Joseph Tapine are all clear to play in Saturday’s NRL match against North Queensland despite the pair not having taken a …

Veteran Wallabies lock Rob Simmons is set to form an all-Australian second row at London Irish after signing with the UK club. The Waratahs skipper will join former Melbourne Test …

Wayne Bennett believes there is no coach more equipped than himself to guide budding star Joseph Suaalii into the NRL. Pressure has ramped up on the 16-year-old Suaalii this week …

The NRL is seeking reassurances from the Queensland government that NSW teams will still be exempt from their latest border closure. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Wednesday announced the state …

Geelong will head to the AFL tribunal on Wednesday night to challenge Tom Hawkins’ one-match suspension for striking. Hawkins’ elbow on Fremantle’s Luke Ryan in the final quarter of Geelong’s …

Sydney’s two teams will soon join the AFL’s COVID-19 exodus as they prepare for the prospect of spending the rest of this season away from home. Victoria’s 10 clubs were …

Brisbane will consider making off-contract NRL superstar Cameron Smith an offer, aware of the value he would bring to the battling club on and off the field. Still coming to …

Essendon forward James Stewart is poised to play his first AFL match in more than two years as the injury-hit Bombers prepare to face Brisbane. Essendon’s forward stocks took another …

AFL ladder-leaders Port Adelaide will summon veteran midfielder Tom Rockliff for Thursday night’s match against Melbourne. Rockliff was dropped after round five but returns for the fixture in Brisbane, with …

Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold has warned Sonny Bill Williams the NRL has changed in his absence after watching Ben T’eo struggle to get up to speed. Sydney Roosters recruit Williams …

Dylan Walker could return to face Penrith but Manly are ready to put their faith in Cade Cust again if needed after extending the youngster’s stay at the NRL club. …