Jockey Michael Rodd might be lacking much-needed match fitness for his racing return at Flemington but he is eager to get back in the saddle. The 2007 Melbourne Cup-winning jockey …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup winner Michael Rodd set to resume at FlemingtonPort Macquarie trainer Jenny Graham is looking ahead with a positive attitude after her stakes performer Victorem passed a barrier trial test. Stewards ordered Victorem to trial because he bucked …
Continue reading Victorem on track for the G1 Stradbroke HandicapFormer Wallabies halfback and NSW Waratahs backs coach Chris Whitaker says there’s’ no talk at the Tahs about another potential exodus of talent overseas despite the woes besetting Australian rugby. …
Continue reading Tahs’ coach doesn’t fear another exodusThe South Australian government has granted Adelaide and Port Adelaide special permission to resume full-contact training from Monday, in a huge boost for both AFL clubs. It means the Crows …
Continue reading Crows, Port given AFL training clearanceQueensland star Ben Hunt admits his chances of retaining his State of Origin jumper are likely to hinge on St George Illawarra making the NRL finals this year. Despite playing …
Continue reading Dragons finals run key to Qld spot: HuntParramatta will be the only NSW club to play home games at their fulltime ground for at least the first seven weeks of the restarted NRL season. The NRL confirmed …
Continue reading Eels winners as NRL picks six venuesDetails of a new relief fund to support lower-ranked tennis professionals in the world will be announced on June 2, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced. Scores of players …
Continue reading New fund will help low-ranked players: ITFReferees union boss Silvio Del Vecchio has promised there’ll be no strike when the NRL season restarts despite the failure of peace talks on Tuesday. The league and referees union …
Continue reading Refs rule out strike as NRL talks failThe 16 Adelaide players who broke AFL coronavirus training protocols have been released from quarantine. The players received a one-game ban, suspended for the season, from the AFL after training …
Continue reading Crows AFL players released from quarantinePatrick Carrigan has revealed his State of Origin ambitions and explained why his youthful Brisbane team are well-placed to succeed once the NRL returns next week. The lock captained the …
Continue reading Carrigan’s simple approach to Origin berthThe Warriors have suffered a third injury blow in the space of a week after NRL utility Adam Keighran went down with a knee issue on Monday night. Keighran is …
Continue reading Keighran added to Warriors NRL injury listNew Zealand Rugby has completed a key player deal, re-signing rising All Blacks lock Scott Barrett through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The 26-year-old Barrett is one of three …
Continue reading All Blacks lock in Scott Barrett to 2023Rising star Bradman Best could have missed up to half the NRL season with an unusual foot problem, but instead he’s ready to be the weapon Newcastle need when the …
Continue reading NRL shutdown a blessing for Knights teenEssendon coach John Worsfold says players and staff are expected to show maturity as questions are raised about the rules of dating amid AFL coronavirus restrictions. As part of restrictions …
Continue reading Worsfold urges dating maturity in AFL hubsCanterbury expect to have gun five-eighth Kieran Foran back in their side when they restart their NRL season against Manly. Foran was expected to miss the majority of the season …
Continue reading Bulldogs expect Foran back for NRL returnEssendon have not put a date on Joe Daniher’s AFL return with coach John Worsfold unable to confirm whether the injury-prone forward will feature this season. Daniher was limited to …
Continue reading Bombers yet to set Daniher AFL return dateBilly Slater is all for the NRL’s return to one referee and a reduction in interchange numbers, saying the rules overhaul makes him want to play again. While most coaches, …
Continue reading Slater backs one-ref and interchange callHaving just three weeks to get ready for the AFL season’s resumption is a concern for Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko. While the Lions midfielder was delighted to return to training …
Continue reading Short AFL build-up concerns Lions captain

