Essendon coach John Worsfold believes his players felt the release of mounting pressure before their breakthrough win over Melbourne, not after it. The Bombers were tentative and lethargic at times …
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Brad Thorn has backed a rejuvenated Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to be among the men to lead a depleted Queensland on their tour of South Africa. The destructive flanker was one of …
Continue reading Salakaia-Loto ‘in good place’: ThornGiven the problems piling up for the Gold Coast Titans, the last thing they needed was a sarcastic taunt from the ground announcer at Mt Smart Stadium. When centre Brian …
Continue reading Titans lament error count in Warriors lossMatt Dufty will return to his coveted No.1 jersey a better player according to coach Paul McGregor, as St George Illawarra begin to plan for life after Gareth Widdop. Dufty …
Continue reading Matt Dufty gives Dragons X-factor at backThe AFL clash at the MCG on Friday night was all about pressure Essendon relieved some with a gutsy 18-point victory, and winless Melbourne cracked under it. The Demons face …
Continue reading Brave Bombers keep Demons winless in AFLPenrith star Nathan Cleary has nailed a 40-metre golden point field goal to claim a dramatic 9-8 NRL victory over the Wests Tigers. The Panthers were trailing by six points …
Continue reading Cleary kicks field-goal winner over TigersQueensland will head to South Africa with wind in their sails after a 24-12 Super Rugby defeat of the Stormers. Both sides did everything but get on the scoreboard at …
Continue reading Reds’ strong finish weathers StormersThe return of first-choice halves Ash Taylor and Tyrone Roberts wasn’t enough to stop Gold Coast bumbling to a 26-10 NRL loss to the Warriors in Auckland and setting an …
Continue reading Error-prone Titans gift Warriors NRL winThe last meeting between Collingwood and West Coast was a knock-down drag-out AFL grand final barney for the ages. The brave Magpies were battered, bruised and ultimately beaten in heart-breaking …
Continue reading Pies, Eagles reload for AFL GF rematchNorth Melbourne coach Brad Scott has resisted the urge to give his misfiring AFL side a shake up at selection, with the return of Trent Dumont the only change for …
Continue reading Roos resist urge to wield selection axeShortly before Carlton try to snap their winless start to the AFL season, they’re hoping Matthew Kreuzer can break free from his rotten luck with injury. The ruckman will play …
Continue reading Blues to test Kreuzer as AFL return loomsCronulla’s round three NRL mauling of North Queensland is of no benefit to Canberra, according to Raiders coach Ricky Stuart. The Cowboys slumped to a 42-16 loss to the Sharks …
Continue reading Stuart wary of Shark-mauled CowboysForget Israel Folau and NSW’s self-proclaimed “world-class backline”, it’s the Waratahs’ unsung forward pack that the Blues fear most as the in-form Aucklanders chase a fourth straight Super Rugby win …
Continue reading Blues not underestimating patchy WaratahsCoach Alastair Clarkson has a simple solution to Hawthorn’s struggles with the AFL crackdown on prohibited contact – don’t do it. The Hawks went to the league after Sunday’s loss …
Continue reading Clarkson tells Hawks to heed AFL crackdownIn the first hit-out since centre of gravity changes were enforced on the Supercars field, Holden’s Commodore has dominated Friday’s practice in Tasmania. Red Bull Holden Racing Team star Jamie …
Continue reading Holden fires back at Tassie SupercarsJosh Dugan’s return to fullback in place of the injured Matt Moylan will move him back to his best NRL position, Cronulla coach John Morris believes. Dugan will play fullback …
Continue reading Josh Dugan returning to best spot at No.1Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is relaxed about throwing a green second-row pairing into Super Rugby’s version of the deep end. History, form and the emotion factor will all weigh heavily …
Continue reading Crusaders litmus test for Brumbies locksSt George Illawarra have received a timely boost with coach Paul McGregor confident Tyson Frizell will be fit to face Newcastle on Sunday after overcoming a lacerated testicle. Frizell will …
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