Adam Goodes documentary ‘The Final Quarter’ starts with standard Indigenous cultural protocol, warning of the depiction of deceased persons, but also a note about “confronting” and “distressing” content. Director Ian …
Continue reading Doco sparks emotional response from GoodesNot so long ago Cameron Munster considered himself a frustrated fullback. But Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans reckons Munster has not only shown that he can handle five-eighth, he can be …
Continue reading Munster can be 10-year Origin player: DCEPort Adelaide have suffered a major blow for their AFL clash with St Kilda in Shanghai, losing star midfielder Tom Rockliff to a hamstring injury. Rockliff only did some running …
Continue reading Rockliff ruled out for AFL Shanghai clashNSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is demanding Wallabies playmaker Bernard Foley lift his game when he goes head to head with Quade Cooper in Friday night’s high-stakes Super Rugby derby …
Continue reading Waratahs coach puts rocket under FoleyThe ‘Coach Whisperer’ may have to speak up because master mentor Wayne Bennett reckons he has never heard of him. Bennett is rarely stumped at press conferences. But the seven-time …
Continue reading Never heard of ‘Coach Whisperer’: BennettThe Brumbies have made just one rotation-forced change to their starting side to face the Sunwolves on Saturday as they chase four straight Super Rugby wins for the first time …
Continue reading Brumbies make one change for SunwolvesJosh McGuire’s poker face definitely needs some work. The Queensland back rower couldn’t hide his anguish when he hurt his calf during North Queensland’s NRL round eight clash with Gold …
Continue reading McGuire thought injury had wrecked OriginDustin Martin is the definition of a rough diamond, so it’s only fitting that the AFL superstar is taking Richmond’s mature-aged draftee Marlion Pickett under his wing. The Brownlow Medallist …
Continue reading Tigers’ recruit Pickett to live with DustyNSW have placed a target on Kalyn Ponga heading into next week’s State of Origin opener, with Blues No.1 James Tedesco saying a big part of his job will be …
Continue reading Blues put emphasis on shutting down PongaNick Blakey is yet to experience Dan Menzel’s on-field mentorship but the former Cat has still had a major influence on the young forward’s promising start to his AFL career. …
Continue reading Menzel’s AFL mentorship helps Blakey fireWith signature understatement, South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has backed his depleted NRL table-toppers to give hapless Parramatta a run for their money on Friday night. “I think we can …
Continue reading Baby Bunnies to challenge the Eels in NRLShanghai could prove an unlikely launch point for St Kilda to blast through the second half of their AFL season. The Saints and Port Adelaide are struggling for 2019 consistency, …
Continue reading Saints aim for Shanghai AFL launch padQueensland’s Daly Cherry-Evans has warned the Maroons captaincy is set to take his game to another level in next week’s State of Origin series opener. Halfback Cherry-Evans is confident he …
Continue reading Captaincy will lift game to new level: DCEKurtley Beale says wearing an indigenous jersey for the first time in a World Cup is a “pinnacle moment” for Australian rugby. The indigenous star on Thursday modelled the Wallabies’ …
Continue reading Beale rates indigenous World Cup jerseyMelbourne’s crucial Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs will double as a Wallabies audition, with NSW star Kurtley Beale challenging Rebels skipper Dane Haylett-Petty for the vacant fullback jersey. Friday’s …
Continue reading Beale and Haylett-Petty in Super showdownSeven straight wins has Collingwood content but not complacent as they approach the midway point of the AFL season. The Pies host Fremantle at the MCG on Saturday and could …
Continue reading Star Pies train ahead of Dockers AFL clashSt Kilda coach Alan Richardson has praised “determined bugger” Jarryn Geary, who will return for the big AFL clash against Port Adelaide in Shanghai. Sunday’s game will be six weeks …
Continue reading Geary returns after gruesome AFL injurySupercoach Wayne Bennett has a simple answer when asked why he believes he’s the man to resurrect James Roberts’ NRL career. “I kind of get him and he gets me. …
Continue reading Bennett welcomes Roberts’ NRL homecoming

