The resurgent Bernard Tomic has won four consecutive clay-court matches for the first time to set up an all-Australian title showdown with John Millman in France. Tomic battled from a …
Continue reading Tomic and Millman in all-Australian finalLewis Hamilton summed up his feelings in a few words after leading team mate Valtteri Bottas to the first Mercedes qualifying one-two of the season. “I needed this pole,” said …
Continue reading Hamilton ends his F1 pole drought in styleSpringbok hopeful Warrick Gelant sparked the Bulls to a 39-33 success over the Sharks in their South African Super Rugby derby at Loftus Versfeld. The fullback had scored a hat-trick …
Continue reading Gelant sparks Bulls to big win over SharksAustralia’s Super Rugby woes are extending to off the field with the Brumbies playing in front of their second-lowest ever crowd for a home game. Just 5283 supporters turned out …
Continue reading Brumbies play to 2nd worst home crowdThe Warriors failed to cope with the absence of Shaun Johnson and Issac Luke during their directionless loss to the Sydney Roosters, says skipper Roger Tuivasa Sheck. The 32-0 hiding …
Continue reading Warriors’ spine misfires in heavy lossLuke Beveridge wants the Western Bulldogs to be the chameleons of the AFL, and shape-shifting midfielder Jack Macrae could be the best example after continuing his incredible start to the …
Continue reading Macrae driving Bulldogs to AFL successWayne Bennett admits he isn’t sure what his options are after more injuries to Brisbane’s forward pack in a worrying NRL loss to Manly. Bennett conceded Alex Glenn (knee) and …
Continue reading Bennett searching for NRL answersWallabies flanker Scott Fardy has helped Leinster equal Toulouse’s record of four European Champions Cup titles, as the Irish side eked out a 15-12 win over injury-ravaged Racing 92 in …
Continue reading Fardy helps Leinster seal European gloryBrisbane coach Chris Fagan admits his winless side might be struggling with performance anxiety after squandering another AFL opportunity. The Lions remain anchored to the bottom of the ladder after …
Continue reading Anxiety weighing on Lions in AFL: FaganManly coach Trent Barrett hopes he never has to repeat what he’s endured over the past five weeks. But if he does, then he’ll be prepared for it. From the …
Continue reading Relieved Barrett finds solace in NRL winFrustrated Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has declared the axe is looming for some of his underperforming players. The first-year Super Rugby mentor blasted his team for blowing a 14-point lead …
Continue reading Brumbies changes need to be made: McKellarHas Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe become impossible to stop? That’s the question rival coaches are pondering following the star midfielder’s sizzling start to the AFL season. Fyfe put in another …
Continue reading Docker Fyfe becomes unstoppable AFL forceMelbourne are again a serious contender for Super Rugby’s Australian conference after Saturday night’s incredible comeback victory. Staring down the barrel at a sixth straight defeat, the Rebels overcame a …
Continue reading Rebels back as Aussie conference contenderTrent Robinson has added his voice to those who oppose the timing of next month’s Test between New Zealand and England in Denver. The Roosters coach said player welfare had …
Continue reading Roosters coach opposes Denver TestFormula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix in a Mercedes one-two that ended Sebastian Vettel’s bid for a fourth in a row. Australia’s …
Continue reading Hamilton ends Vettel’s pole run in SpainMelbourne have snapped a five-match losing streak with a 27-24 win over the Brumbies in Canberra thanks to a dramatic late Reece Hodge penalty goal. The Brumbies led by 14 …
Continue reading Rebels storm home to pip BrumbiesSt Kilda forward Tim Membrey has had a shocker in front of goal, with Fremantle holding off a spirited Saints fightback to secure a 30-point AFL victory at Optus Stadium. …
Continue reading Membrey astray, Dockers beat Saints in AFLWestern Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli has struck late to consign Brisbane to a 14-point loss and their worst post-merger start to an AFL season. The Lions slashed the margin to …
Continue reading Bontempelli stars, Dogs down Lions in AFL

