Melbourne’s Billy Slater has reminded Queensland State of Origin selectors of just what he offers with a scintillating performance in the Storm’s 40-12 win over Newcastle. A shock Maroons omission …
Continue reading Slater stars as Storm roll Knights in NRLInjuries to Wallabies pair Samu Kerevi and Lukhan Tui have compounded Queensland’s Super Rugby misery after a heartbreaking 34-29 loss to the Blues in Samoa. Kerevi was forced off with …
Continue reading Kerevi, Tui injured as Reds lose thrillerSydney’s head of football Tom Harley says the Swans have had positive discussions with the management of emerging star Zak Jones and key forward Sam Reid. Midfield-speedster Jones, one of …
Continue reading Swans positive about off-contract AFL duoState of Origin might have robbed Manly of one of their star forwards, but Canberra’s Josh Papalii will have no problems backing up for Sunday’s NRL clash. Sea Eagles prop …
Continue reading Raider Papalii raring for Manly NRL clashEssendon coach John Worsfold had felt like he had a pretty good handle on the deliberate rushed-behind rule but now he’s not so sure. The contentious rule was hotly debated …
Continue reading Shades of grey in AFL rule for Dons coachThey’re already causing headaches for opposition teams but North Melbourne believe their potent forwards have barely scratched the surface ahead of Saturday night’s AFL clash with Richmond. The 13th-placed Kangaroos …
Continue reading North’s AFL tall timber have room to growBrumbies captain Sam Carter admits complacency led to Melbourne’s upset victory over them earlier in the year – but says his Super Rugby side won’t make the same mistake twice. …
Continue reading Brumbies not taking Rebels win for grantedEddie Jones has urged England’s new breed to give the established stars something to think about on their flight home from New Zealand. Jones is taking an inexperienced squad to …
Continue reading Jones targets Argentina rugby whitewashNSW Waratahs captain Michael Hooper wants his side’s new Wallabies squad members to make their mark on the do-or-die Super Rugby match against the Chiefs. The Tahs’ faint finals prospects …
Continue reading Tahs skipper challenges new WallabiesThe last time club great Greg Alexander took a Penrith prodigy under his wing, Craig Gower and the Panthers went all the way to claim an unlikely NRL premiership. Now, …
Continue reading Moylan can make Lockyer change: BrandyWestern Force coach Dave Wessels has urged his team to play without fear against defending champions the Hurricanes in Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash in Perth. The Force were thrashed …
Continue reading Force to be fearless v Super Rugby’s CanesAFL supremo Gillon McLachlan would love to see a State of Origin comeback but concedes it’s unlikely to win the support of protective clubs. Almost 20 years have passed since …
Continue reading AFL Origin game lacks support: McLachlanGreater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron says his AFL side has had some luck in their recent batch of close wins, but isn’t concerned those torrid contests have taken a …
Continue reading AFL’s Giants have had some luck: CameronThe NRL calendar is about to reach its halfway point and Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is adamant his team have been on a premiership trajectory for every day bar …
Continue reading Robinson urges Roosters to heed NRL lessonWith their coach under intense scrutiny, Gold Coast are preparing to step up and fight for Rodney Eade against West Coast in the AFL. The Eagles are without star forward …
Continue reading Suns to fight for Eade against EaglesWests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary has pleaded with fans to be patient with new recruit Tuimoala Lolohea. Lolohea will make his club debut against St George Illawarra on Saturday and …
Continue reading Lolohea no NRL miracle-worker: Ivan ClearyAFLW champions Adelaide have signed Olympic beach volleyballer Becchara Palmer for next season. A six-time national champion, 28-year-old Palmer recently quit professional volleyball after more than a decade of international …
Continue reading AFLW champs sign beach volleyball OlympianEssendon coach John Worsfold insists he has no plans to send misfiring forward Cale Hooker back to a defensive post. Hooker, an All-Australian defender in 2014, was held goalless in …
Continue reading Bombers need Hooker up forward: Worsfold
