PREVIEW OF ROUND 14 OF AFL (All times AEST): FRIDAY, June 22: Port Adelaide v Melbourne at Adelaide Oval, 7:50pm Head to Head: Power 19 Demons 13 Drawn 0 Last …
Continue reading Round 14 AFL Preview PanelIreland will throw even more tall timber at Israel Folau in Saturday’s deciding rugby Test as they anticipate the Wallabies looking to better utilise the unique skills of their game-breaking …
Continue reading Folau to face more height in Ireland backsMichael Maguire says he has no magic recipe to bring the best out of mercurial New Zealand prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves at Test level. Criticised frequently for failing to lift for …
Continue reading Waerea-Hargreaves form delights MaguireLavina O’Mealey remembers her 2011 Interstate Challenge debut vividly – and not just because it was her first time turning out for NSW. “We got absolutely towelled up at Suncorp …
Continue reading O’Mealey after dream women’s Origin hurrahRobbie Farah has revealed a text message from Benji Marshall reunited the pair, enabling them to share career finales at Wests Tigers. Farah and Marshall carpooled to the hooker’s first …
Continue reading Marshall initiated Farah’s Tigers returnA perceived lack of respect from the New Zealand rugby fraternity will fuel France in the final Test of their difficult tour. South African-born lock Bernard Le Roux believes the …
Continue reading France stung by lack of NZ rugby respectAliir Aliir’s return is the latest reminder of Sydney’s depth that has the AFL team poised to be a premiership contender again. Aliir played in round four, then was recalled …
Continue reading Youth have Swans sitting pretty in AFLWallabies coach Michael Cheika is challenging his troops to win the potentially decisive penalty count in Saturday night’s series-deciding showdown with Ireland in Sydney. The most penalised side in world …
Continue reading Less penalties the key for WallabiesQueensland great Darren Lockyer expects rookie Kalyn Ponga to prove his mettle despite predicting the 20-year-old will be targeted in defence in State of Origin II in Sydney. The Maroons …
Continue reading Ponga set for Origin defensive test: ArrowFor the first time in a long time, history is finally on NSW’s side. The Blues will enter Sunday night’s second State of Origin as the shortest-priced favourites they’ve been …
Continue reading NSW won’t buy into clear favouritismMelbourne Storm boss Dave Donaghy says he never doubted Craig Bellamy would re-sign with the NRL champions and spurn a huge offer from Brisbane. The 58-year-old coach put to bed …
Continue reading Storm always sure of Bellamy: DonaghyThe Wallabies won’t die wondering as they strive to lock up their first three-Test series win in almost two decades with an all-out attack on Ireland in Sydney. Rain, hail …
Continue reading Wallabies won’t die wondering in deciderNSW’s attacking middle are ready to seize the moment and take whatever limited chances Queensland offer them in State of Origin II at ANZ Stadium. The Blues’ attacking prowess up …
Continue reading Blues’ middle ready to seize the momentPragmatism has trumped sentiment at Port Adelaide, with Jack Watts and Jack Trengove to miss playing their old side Melbourne. Friday night’s AFL blockbuster at Adelaide Oval would have been …
Continue reading Ex-Demons pair to miss Port’s AFL clashIreland have made five changes to their starting side for Saturday’s deciding rugby Test against Australia at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. Injuries to winger Andrew Conway (hip), openside flanker Dan Leavy …
Continue reading Ireland’s five changes for Wallabies TestHe’s the former Tonga soccer goalkeeper with the brother who stars in the NRL and whose All Blacks debut is like a bolt from the blue. Meet Shannon Frizell, the …
Continue reading Ex-goalie Frizell set for All Blacks debutBrisbane’s Allen Christensen has revealed how close he had come to pulling the pin on his AFL career after a string of shoulder injuries. The midfield-forward has made a strong …
Continue reading Lions’ Christensen over AFL injury woesCollingwood coach Nathan Buckley admits his AFL team weren’t ready to handle success the last time they challenged for finals in 2015. Ahead of their clash against old foes Carlton …
Continue reading Magpies mentally stronger, says Buckley

