It might look a run of the mill three-year-old race at Caulfield but it could also be the next step in a spring goal for Rocketeer. The Mick Price-trained gelding …
Continue reading Victoria Derby possibility for improving RocketeerHugh Bowman has been suspended for careless riding but will not miss out on his upcoming commitments to champion mare Winx. The star jockey will miss the three Group One …
Continue reading Bowman to miss Epsom Handicap day after suspensionWhile her winning streak creates pressure and expectation, Chris Waller will not panic in the unlikely event of Winx getting beaten. As she attempts to stretch her unbeaten run to …
Continue reading George Main Stakes 2016: No long faces if Winx losesThe finishing touches have been put on champion mare Winx’s preparation for the Group One George Main Stakes. Winx galloped strongly over 1000 metres at Rosehill on Wednesday, her final …
Continue reading Final hit-out for Winx ahead of George Main StakesTest rugby’s most potent sibling partnership will start together for the All Blacks for the first time. After five impressive bench appearances, dynamic flanker Ardie Savea is in the run-on …
Continue reading Savea joins brother as starting All BlackWorld No.8 Gael Monfils has been ruled out of France’s Davis Cup semi-final against Croatia in Zadar because of a knee injury,. The US Open semi-finalist is replaced by Richard …
Continue reading Monfils out of Davis Cup semi-finalThe NRL have reportedly knocked back an offer from the bikie at the centre of the Jarryd Hayne controversy to be interviewed. The NRL will meet with Hayne and potentially …
Continue reading NRL reject bikie’s offer to talk: reportAdelaide coach Don Pyke is plotting to stop two Lance Franklins. The first Franklin version is the Sydney star forward who roams far and wide. The other is the one …
Continue reading Crows brace for Franklin finals challengeSydney must replace Rising Star winner Callum Mills and ruck-forward Kurt Tippett for Saturday’s AFL semi-final against Adelaide. By contrast, the Crows are likely to have the only unchanged lineup …
Continue reading Swans must make AFL changesThere was a time when Joey Leilua thought experience was a myth. But the Canberra star will be drawing on all the lessons learned over his career as he leads …
Continue reading I never believed in experience: LeiluaFor Trent Merrin, the goosebumps began in June. Long-time Penrith starters James Segeyaro had been let go, veteran Jamie Soward dropped, and international centres Dean Whare and Peta Hiku were …
Continue reading Penrith can win NRL premiership: MerrinIt will be remembered as one of the great all-time plays. A spark of brilliance that will forever feature in any self-respecting NRL highlights reel. But these days North Queensland …
Continue reading NRL GF pass was down to luck: MorganBrisbane will turn to rookie Jonus Pearson for Friday’s blockbuster final with North Queensland after James Roberts was suspended at the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night. Pearson is expected to …
Continue reading Bronco Roberts out of NQ blockbusterStand-in skipper Easton Wood says the Western Bulldogs must avoid buying into the mystique surrounding September specialists Hawthorn ahead of Friday’s AFL semi-final. With three consecutive premierships under their belt, …
Continue reading AFL finals nothing to fear for BulldogsChaz Mostert will be among the many Supercars drivers doing anti-rain dances to end Melbourne’s mini-monsoon in time for the Sandown 500. The Victorian capital will host the 500km classic …
Continue reading Supercars set for Sandown slugfestThe changes continue at North Melbourne, with Farren Ray ending his AFL career and Robin Nahas delisted. Ray announced on Tuesday night that his 209-game career with the Western Bulldogs, …
Continue reading Ray retires from AFL, North delist NahasFormer All Blacks back-rower Filo Tiatia has been named coach of the Japan-based Sunwolves in Super Rugby, replacing fellow New Zealander Mark Hammett. Tiatia, who played two Tests for New …
Continue reading Tiatia named new Sunwolves coachAlready hit by centre Kane Linnett’s injury, North Queensland are now sweating on backrower Ethan Lowe’s fitness ahead of Friday night’s sudden death NRL semi-final against Brisbane in Townsville. It …
Continue reading Cowboys sweat on Lowe’s fitness

