Salsonic’s outside barrier for the Inglis Guineas at Scone has taken a little of the gloss off a confidence-boosting third in the Hawkesbury Guineas. Trainer Jason Coyle admits the draw …
Continue reading Inglis Guineas: Barrier concern for Salsonic at SconeSt George Illawarra have been dealt another blow with centre Euan Aitken facing a lengthy stint on the sideline. With fullback Josh Dugan and five-eighth Gareth Widdop already ruled out …
Continue reading Dragons back to square one as Aitken hurtWayne Bennett says the NRL will never stamp out drugs in the game – but not for lack of trying. The Brisbane coach backed the NRL’s illicit drugs policy despite …
Continue reading NRL will never stamp out drugs: BennettWests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary has reignited calls for a transfer window after admitting the constant speculation around the future of embattled star Mitchell Moses is affecting his form. Moses …
Continue reading Cleary reignites transfer window debateWest Coast coach Adam Simpson is hopeful Josh Kennedy’s goalkicking yips won’t stretch into another week after the spearhead missed a series of set shots in the Eagles’ eight-point win …
Continue reading Kennedy’s yips not a concern for SimpsonBefore what may be his State of Origin swansong, veteran Melbourne halfback Cooper Cronk says heir apparent Ash Taylor is ready to play for Queensland. However, Cronk has baulked at …
Continue reading Cronk says Taylor ready for OriginHe wore a punch from one of his old teammates, but Robbie Farah landed the killer blow. Farah made a compelling case to keep his NSW spot after turning in …
Continue reading I’ve got nothing to prove to Daley: FarahIncumbent winger Corey Oates says he feels like he has to audition for his own Queensland spot after Billy Slater’s successful NRL return. But the Brisbane flyer said he was …
Continue reading Oates ready for another Origin auditionIntensity has been the buzzword around the Western Force this week as coach Dave Wessels attempts to wake his team from their slumber against the Jaguares in Argentina. The Force …
Continue reading Force to up the intensity in Buenos AiresMystery may surround who will wear the Queensland No.6 jersey in the State of Origin opener but Cooper Cronk believes he knows who will partner him in the Maroons halves: …
Continue reading Cronk backs Thurston to play Origin openerCalls to raise the AFL draft age are growing louder, with current and former coaches, players and agents supporting the idea. Players can be drafted and debut at 17, so …
Continue reading Momentum building to raise AFL draft ageRafael Nadal has set up an intriguing Madrid Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic by overcoming Belgian David Goffin 7-6 (3) 6-2 in a high-quality last-eight match. Nadal edged a bruising …
Continue reading Nadal set for semi showdown with DjokovicLewis Hamilton has set the pace in Spanish Grand Prix practice as Formula One world champions Mercedes responded to the challenge of Ferrari with aerodynamic upgrades and consistently quicker times. …
Continue reading Hamilton fastest as Mercedes dominateFormer tennis world No.1 Martina Navratilova has urged players to stop focusing on Maria Sharapova after the Russian’s recent return from a 15-month doping ban. Sharapova’s comeback has sparked widespread …
Continue reading Martina urges players to lay off SharapovaWest Coast forward Josh Kennedy had a case of the goalkicking yips, but it didn’t prove costly as the Eagles secured a scrappy eight-point win over the Western Bulldogs in …
Continue reading Kennedy’s yips but Eagles beat Dogs in AFLPenrith winger Josh Mansour won’t return before State of Origin I, with Panthers coach Anthony Griffin snuffing out any chance of him making an early comeback. Mansour this week took …
Continue reading Mansour won’t make early return: PanthersAttitude wise, Cronulla are ready to defend their NRL premiership. But when it comes to execution, the Sharks still have a long way to go. Their 18-14 win over St …
Continue reading Sharks still the one for NRL attitudeRobbie Farah has made a compelling case to retain his NSW State of Origin jumper with a starring role in South Sydney’s 28-8 NRL win over the Wests Tigers. Ten …
Continue reading Farah stars in Souths’ NRL win over Tigers

