Canterbury coach Dean Pay refuses to use the unusual events of the weekend as an excuse for Monday night’s 42-6 loss to the Roosters. However, he admits the absence of …
A hearty steak dinner with scotch fillet from a local Rose Bay butcher is usually enough for James Tedesco the night before an NRL match. But after going through his …
The United States Tennis Association will hold the US Open without fans even though some top players have expressed concerns about attending the tournament amid the COVID-19 outbreak, according to …
Senior coaches John Worsfold and Chris Fagan have backed the AFL’s attempt to stamp out sling tackles and protect players’ heads by tightening the competition’s dangerous tackle guidelines. The league’s …
It’s taken Matt Rowell just two rounds to win an AFL Rising Star nomination and it seems only unforeseen circumstances could prevent the Gold Coast young gun claiming the individual …
In case anyone had forgotten, James Tedesco reminded everyone that he is the best player in the NRL on Monday night. The reigning Dally M winner made a triumphant return …
This NRL season will be Joel Thompson’s last with Manly after the popular forward was granted a release to join St Helens next year. The 31-year-old was contracted to the …
The AFL Commission has made an immediate amendment to tighten the competition’s dangerous tackle guidelines in an attempt to better protect players’ heads. The new rule puts greater focus on …
Considered rugby league’s ultimate hard man, Noel “Ned” Kelly reckoned he never went looking for trouble on the field. Unfortunately trouble had a nasty habit of finding him – and …
Wallabies prop Jermaine Ainsley is returning to his New Zealand rugby roots, leaving the Melbourne Rebels for the Highlanders next year in another blow for Australian rugby. The son of …
Parramatta don’t have to rise another gear for reigning premiers Sydney Roosters – they just have to stay with them. That’s the belief of the Eels players ahead of the …
Strict coronavirus restrictions imposed on AFL players have been relaxed, with footballers again able to participate in social sports and see family members. To safely restart the season last weekend …
They still love him but Brisbane players are also eager to rip in to former teammate Andrew McCullough. The experienced NRL hooker will line up for new club Newcastle on …
The AFL’s much-hyped return from COVID-19-enforced shutdown has delivered bumper broadcast ratings despite several sub-standard games. Fans hungry for their first taste of football in nearly 12 weeks warmly welcomed …
Corey Thompson could play fullback for Gold Coast as soon as Saturday after being released by Wests Tigers on Monday. The 30-year-old offers much-needed strike and experience to the Titans …
Ash Barty has joined the ranks of high-profile players concerned over the staging of the US Open while there’s still so much uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic. The women’s world …
Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty says the Blues won’t let their 0-2 start to the AFL season define their 2020. The Blues’ slow start against Melbourne proved costly as they fell …
Foundation Gold Coast player Sam Day can’t remember too many better games for the Suns than last Saturday’s victory over West Coast. Day and his teammates delivered a sensational four-quarter …
