Jonathan Sexton will not alter his confrontational playing style, Ireland assistant coach Richie Murphy has insisted. Boss Joe Schmidt admitted Sexton acts as bait to opposing defenders in the wake …
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Prominent presidents Jeff Kennett and Peter Gordon have renewed opposition to the AFL’s controversial illicit drugs policy, saying clubs must have more involvement. One of the AFL’s thorniest issues is …
Continue reading Club bosses fume over AFL drugs policyIf Gold Coast youngster Max King was unsure about returning to the crash and bash of rugby league it would be understandable. Only 21, King has undergone four shoulder reconstructions …
Continue reading Shoulder woes not stopping Titan youngsterItaly captain Sergio Parisse will miss their Six Nations clash with Ireland after suffering concussion playing for his club Stade Francais at the weekend. The Italian federation said he was …
Continue reading Italy’s Parisse to miss Ireland matchLewis Hamilton has shrugged off Ferrari’s testing pace while recognising that he and Mercedes faced their toughest challenge yet as they seek to stretch their Formula One domination into a …
Continue reading Hamilton shrugs off Ferrari F1 test paceScotland face a further blow as they prepare to take on France in the Six Nations in Paris, they face playing without loose forward Josh Strauss, who has lost his …
Continue reading Scotland star Strauss in passport dashEngland’s players must be prepared to brave a cauldron of hate when they take on Wales in what could be a decisive Six Nations battle in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Few …
Continue reading England warned of hateful Wales ‘welcome’Roger Federer has confirmed his participation for this year’s Madrid Open, marking his return to the European clay court season after two years away. The 20-times Grand Slam champion has …
Continue reading Federer to return to clay at Madrid OpenPort Adelaide are set to break with club tradition and appoint Ollie Wines and Tom Jonas as their AFL co-captains. It will be the first time in the club’s SANFL …
Continue reading Port to break with AFL captaincy traditionThe much-maligned AFLX has suffered twin blows with Melbourne’s Tom McDonald and GWS forward Jeremy Cameron the latest star players to drop out of the tournament. Both were ruled out …
Continue reading Injuries put star Demon, Giant out of AFLXGeelong star Gary Ablett says he is on track to play in the AFL’s pre-season series after he was a notable absentee from the Cats’ practice match against North Melbourne. …
Continue reading Cats star Ablett on track despite no-showSydney will welcome back Callum Mills on Friday, with the 2016 Rising Star earmarked for midfield minutes by Swans AFL coach John Longmire. Mills who hasn’t played since round nine …
Continue reading Mills back in action for Sydney on FridayMelbourne Rebels captain and Wallaby Dane Haylett-Petty has signed a new deal which will see him remain with the Super Rugby club until the end of 2021. Haylett-Petty joins his …
Continue reading Haylett-Petty to remain a Rebel until 2021A potentially spicy clash between Australians Jordan Thompson and Bernard Tomic has been averted at the Delray Beach Open with the pair experiencing differing fortunes at the ATP event. Thompson …
Continue reading Thompson wins, Tomic out in Delray tennisLewis Jetta knew he couldn’t savour the view from the AFL summit for too long. Jetta is now a dual premiership player, winnings flags in Sydney in 2012 and last …
Continue reading Jetta quickly re-sets goals after AFL flagIt’s far from a fait accompli but Harris Andrews’ potential switch to Brisbane’s forward line is exciting the young Lion. The 22-year-old has appeared in the forward line in two …
Continue reading Forward switch exciting for Brisbane LionMelbourne’s Tom McDonald is the latest star to pull out of the AFLX tournament, with the Demons forward rested following an injection to relieve knee soreness. McDonald was due to …
Continue reading Star Demon McDonald joins AFLX exodusThe Queensland Reds will open their Super Rugby season by combating an All Blacks-laden Highlanders team and a crowd touted as the loudest in the world game. Backline stars Waisake …
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