Often maligned as a prize with little significance, the Rugby Championship trophy is pushed further into the shadows of irrelevance in a World Cup year. Australia, New Zealand, South Africa …
Continue reading Rugby Championship the prize no one wants
Latest News
Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
Set a deposit limit.
North Melbourne AFL caretaker coach Rhyce Shaw insists he has not been offered the job on a full-time basis. After starting the year with an unflattering 3-7 win-loss record, the …
Continue reading Business as usual for Shaw at AFL’s NorthCronulla star Shaun Johnson is firming in his bid to overcome an ankle injury in time for his first encounter with former club the Warriors on Friday. Johnson initially appeared …
Continue reading Sharks’ Johnson firming to face old clubDylan Walker believes coach Des Hasler is more important to Manly than anyone else at the NRL club, including star Tom Trbojevic. And it’s why Walker wants to re-sign beyond …
Continue reading Hasler more important than Turbo: WalkerAttack wins games, defence wins premierships. It’s the oldest adage in rugby league but Canberra co-captain Jarrod Croker believes it’s what makes the Green Machine genuine NRL title contenders in …
Continue reading Canberra defending their way to NRL titleBilly Vunipola has drawn a line under his homophobic comment supporting Israel Folau, saying he doesn’t want to harm England’s World Cup rugby bid. Vunipola caused a storm in April …
Continue reading Vunipola puts homophobic comments on holdSamantha Stosur has advanced to the last 16 of the Ladies Open Lausanne with a hard-fought 4-6 7-5 6-3 win over Barbara Haas. The Australian had to claw her way …
Continue reading Stosur advances in ATP LausanneThe Melbourne Racing Club is thrilled to partner with the Australian Turf Club for a slot in the $14m The TAB Everest. The collaboration creates a prime opportunity to combine …
Continue reading MRC to host ‘Win & In’ race for The $14m EverestDual-state trainer Lindsey Smith has hopes of bigger prizes after claiming a second Ballarat synthetic double. The West Australian, who recently took over the Warrnambool stables of disqualified trainer Darren …
Continue reading Lindsey Smith pair to chase black type targetsSpring gems in the depth of winter are rare finds but trainer Mark Newnham is banking on a stable precedent to potentially unearth one at Randwick. Newnham will produce a …
Continue reading Mark Newnham will follow proven path with 2YORichmond player Jack Higgins is in hospital after being diagnosed with bleeding on his brain. According to media reports, the cause is unknown and the AFL club will release a …
Continue reading AFL’s Higgins suffering from brain bleedSonny Bill Williams is unlikely to recover from a hamstring injury in time to play for the New Zealand against Argentina, All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says. “It’s doubtful,” …
Continue reading Williams doubtful for NZ’s Argentina TestMore lineout throws and less carbs have been key to young hooker Jordan Uelese’s path back to the Wallabies fold. Uelese played two Tests in 2017 before rupturing his anterior …
Continue reading Streamlined Uelese hopeful of Test returnSt Kilda great Nick Riewoldt is wary of returning to his old club, saying there are landmines in the AFL industry to consider. Riewoldt points to Carlton board member Chris …
Continue reading Saints’ Riewoldt is wary of AFL landminesNSW Origin discard Angus Crichton is confident his best rugby league is ahead of him in what he admits has been an up and down year. Crichton played off the …
Continue reading Best to come from Origin discard CrichtonJack de Belin’s lawyers have prepared a 30-page outline to appeal the Federal Court’s decision to support the NRL’s controversial no-fault stand-down policy. The St. George Illawarra forward’s fight for …
Continue reading De Belin lawyers set for Court appealHalfback Nic White believes he’s evolved as a rugby player and is desperate to make the most of his second coming as a Wallaby. White last wore an Australian jersey …
Continue reading White ready for second crack at WallabiesWith a new contract and his family joining him in Brisbane, life is going well for Broncos forward Tevita Pangai. The Tongan international inked a new deal last week committing …
Continue reading Life’s good for Bronco young gun Pangai
