English rugby’s decision not to sanction Northampton Saints for their handling of George North’s concussion against Leicester has been widely criticised, with one former international branding it “a disgrace”. The …
Continue reading North decision a disgrace say former starsControversial forward Andrew Fifita has been warned another slip-up could result in being de-registered after copping a $20,000 NRL fine for his on-field support of convicted killer Kieran Loveridge. Fifita …
Continue reading Andrew Fifita fined $20,000 by NRLFlemington straight-track specialist The Quarterback is in the early stages of a preparation trainer Robbie Griffiths hopes can culminate in a Group One treble. The Quarterback has been back in …
Continue reading The Quarterback out to defend Newmarket HandicapSmart Dart has earned his stripes for a tilt at a stakes race at Caulfield. The six-year-old has yet to race against black type company but gets the opportunity in …
Continue reading Smart Dart ready for black type test in Christmas StakesGary Moore says Takedown’s program towards an autumn goal will be rushed following his trip to Hong Kong but the trainer is optimistic he can get him ready. Takedown arrives …
Continue reading Takedown to target TJ Smith Stakes 2017Villiers Stakes winner Sense of Occasion will have to overcome a sharp weight rise if he is to claim a $100,000 bonus at Eagle Farm. Sense of Occasion won the …
Continue reading Bernborough Handicap 2016 next for Sense Of OccassionHe might not be at the top of the tree at the Chris Waller stable but Amovatio more than holds his own in the pecking order. Since he began his …
Continue reading Summer Cup 2016 a step into the unknown for AmovatioHe has been described as “everyone’s first choice fullback” at Cronulla by none other than coach Shane Flanagan. But Valentine Holmes is a real chance of remaining on the right …
Continue reading Holmes might remain on Sharks wing: coachGreater Western Sydney have been fined $100,000 and stripped of 1000 draft points over the Lachie Whitfield affair. An AFL commission sub-committee on Thursday upheld a charge against the Giants …
Continue reading GWS lose draft points over Whitfield sagaWallabies skipper Stephen Moore is treating new Queensland Reds teammate Andrew Ready as his protege rather than his direct rival for Super Rugby minutes. Moore is one of several big-name …
Continue reading Moore to take Ready under wing at RedsNot so long ago, Sydney Roosters forward Aidan Guerra didn’t have the most flattering impression of Michael Gordon. However, Guerra said that dramatically changed when the Parramatta recruit impressed at …
Continue reading Gordon impresses Guerra at RoostersA young gun looks set to turn heads as Newcastle’s new fullback next year – but it won’t be NRL prodigy Kalyn Ponga, it seems. Knights coach Nathan Brown appears …
Continue reading Young gun looms as Knights No.1 contenderGold Coast Suns have re-signed towering forward Peter Wright for another two AFL seasons. Wright’s deal – which keeps him at the Suns until the end of 2019 – comes …
Continue reading Suns re-sign Wright for two more seasonsMelbourne halfback Cooper Cronk has been named this year’s Rugby League Golden Boot winner for the world’s best player. Cronk, who shared Dally M award honours with North Queensland’s Jason …
Continue reading Storm star Cronk crowned world’s bestThere’s little he can do about it, but future Chiefs boss Colin Cooper says his fingers are crossed that Aaron Cruden remains with the club long-term. Cruden, the Super Rugby …
Continue reading Cooper hopeful Cruden will stay a ChiefAll Black Owen Franks has signed to stay with New Zealand Rugby until the 2019 World Cup, which will probably see him become the country’s most capped prop. Franks, 28, …
Continue reading Owen Franks signs until 2019 World CupEddie Jones will step down as England rugby union coach after the 2019 World Cup in Japan. The Australian has guided world No.2 England to an unbeaten year with 13-straight …
Continue reading Jones to end England reign after World CupFormer St George Illawarra utility back Adam Quinlan will be back in England in 2017 after signing for Hull KR. The 24-year-old, who scored six tries in 11 Super League …
Continue reading Quinlan signs on for English league return
