One out of three ain’t bad, according to Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett. On paper Brisbane are on the verge of an unwanted record after back to back defeats. A loss …
Continue reading Bennett praises Brisbane’s 1-2 NRL startCoach Tana Umaga says the Blues are well aware what they’ll be up against when they meet a combative Bulls outfit in Auckland. They got a taste of it in …
Continue reading Blues pack ready to step up: UmagaIreland are in a unique position to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, says Irish Rugby Football Union’s chief executive Philip Browne. Browne was speaking at the end of an …
Continue reading Ireland ready to host 2023 Rugby World CupLuke Keary has extracted the ultimate revenge over South Sydney, helping bitter rivals the Sydney Roosters to a 20-6 win over his former NRL club. A year after being told …
Continue reading Roosters beat Souths, best start since ’96Dustin Martin’s brilliance spearheaded Richmond to a 43-point win over Carlton in the AFL season opener at the MCG. The Carlton pre-game banner mocked Martin, but the Tigers star had …
Continue reading Martin stars as Tigers win AFL openerEssendon coach John Worsfold has named six previously banned Bombers for a round one AFL blockbuster against a Hawthorn side led by the returning Jarryd Roughead. Jobe Watson, Dyson Heppell, …
Continue reading Banned Bombers named for AFL blockbusterWestern Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge understands that to stand still is AFL death. For that reason he’s been forced into difficult conversations with his 2016 grand final winners, with Clay …
Continue reading Smith omitted as Dogs look to AFL futureSix previously banned Essendon players will make their comebacks against a Hawthorn side led by the returning Jarryd Roughead in round one of the AFL season. Jobe Watson and Dyson …
Continue reading Six banned Bombers back for new AFL seasonGold Coast drafted four top 10 picks last year but among them, it’s been a willingness to knuckle down which has won Jack Bowes and Ben Ainsworth their AFL debuts …
Continue reading Two of the Suns 2016 draftees to debutKieren Jack has overcome a hip problem just in time for Sydney’s season-opening AFL showdown against Port Adelaide, while Sam Naismith will join Kurt Tippet in the ruck. Jack will …
Continue reading Jack cleared to play Swans’ AFL openerAustralian MotoGP ace Jack Miller is ready to attack his third season in the sport’s premier class at full speed. In his first campaign on the Marc VDS Honda last …
Continue reading Fit again Miller ready to attack MotoGPPreview of AFL Round 1 matches (all times AEDT): FRIDAY, March 24 Collingwood v Western Bulldogs at MCG 7.50pm Head to Head: Magpies 106 Bulldogs 46 drawn 1 Last clash: …
Continue reading AFL round 1 preview panelDefender Sam Virgo insists the Brisbane Lions have moved on from their Gabba controversy ahead of Saturday’s AFL Women’s grand final clash with Adelaide. The inaugural women’s season decider has …
Continue reading Lions women move on from Gabba gaffeFormula 1 great Sir Jackie Stewart is a big fan of Daniel Ricciardo but he’s not convinced the Red Bull ace can score a season-opening win at the Australian Grand …
Continue reading F1 great Stewart not bullish on RicciardoPREVIEW OF SUPER RUGBY ROUND FIVE (all times AEDT): FRIDAY, March 24 CRUSADERS v WESTERN FORCE at AMI Stadium Christchurch, 17:35 Head to head: Played 10, Crusaders 6, Force 2, …
Continue reading Super Rugby preview, round fiveRenewed calls for an 18th man have been shot down by Wayne Bennett despite three NRL clubs being slapped with heavy fines for concussion protocol breaches. The Brisbane coach has …
Continue reading Bennett dismisses NRL talk over 18th manThe Western Force want to prove to the ARU and SANZAAR that it would be a $10 million mistake to get rid of them – but first they need fans …
Continue reading Western Force offer fans shares in clubUnbeaten Melbourne Storm won’t buy in to the emotion of the Wests Tigers team when they meet at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon. Storm coach Craig Bellamy acknowledges that the …
Continue reading Storm, Bellamy won’t buy into Tigers drama

