The first stakes race of the new season in Melbourne boasts two Hong Kong Group One placegetters with Dibayani and Smart Volatility entered for the Group Three Aurie’s Star Handicap …
Continue reading Dibayani set to run in 2016 Aurie’s Star Handicap FieldGolden Slipper winner Capitalist will be Big Money’s major obstacle in his attempt to win another rich prize. The two are among seven early nominations for the Group Two Missile …
Continue reading Capitalist short odds to win Missile Stakes 2016Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith says he’s flummoxed by South Sydney’s diabolical NRL run but he’s not about to start underestimating the Rabbitohs ahead of their Saturday night clash. The …
Continue reading Smith can’t explain Rabbits’ NRL runCanterbury star Moses Mbye has revealed his side were warned about the NRL’s latest crackdown on touching referees, with only accidental contact to avoid punishment. Mbye’s comments come ahead of …
Continue reading Bulldogs warned about NRL ref crackdownAnother golden point game, another inevitable debate about the NRL’s extra-time system. Cronulla captain Paul Gallen called for the concept to be scrapped on Tuesday morning, less than 12 hours …
Continue reading Golden point debate back againHurricanes winger Cory Jane usually gets the plaudits for his attacking and finishing skills but it is his behind-the-scenes work on the team’s defence which is giving him more satisfaction …
Continue reading Jane happy on Super Rugby defensiveThe AFL could force GWS to shift a home final against Sydney to ANZ Stadium to accommodate extra fans if the fixture eventuates. A playoffs match between the two would …
Continue reading GWS-Swans final could be played at ANZSam Groth has failed to set up an all-Australian showdown with Nick Kyrgios at the Atlanta Open, having been thrashed in the first round by local hope Jared Donaldson. The …
Continue reading Groth knocked out of Atlanta OpenTHE MOST FEARSOME FINALISTS? North Melbourne’s win over St Kilda means the AFL’s top eight is all but finalised. However, competition for the right to host finals and a coveted …
Continue reading How AFL’s best fared in top-eight battlesMitchell Moses is the man to take premiers North Queensland head on in the absence of Luke Brooks as Wests Tigers battle to stay in the finals hunt, the rookie …
Continue reading Moses the man for Brooks-less TigersGeelong coach Chris Scott won’t shy away from having an uncomfortable conversation with Jimmy Bartel, an icon at the AFL club. Bartel, who celebrated his 300th game with a victory …
Continue reading Frank chats no issue for Geelong coachGeelong coach Chris Scott feels it would be wrong to judge Richmond and Brisbane on the final month of the AFL season. The Tigers and Lions – and by extension …
Continue reading Tigers aren’t basket case: Chris ScottWest Coast coach Adam Simpson insists he’s not digging his head in the sand over his team’s poor form, but says they can’t simply rely on star ruckman Nic Naitanui …
Continue reading Eagles leaving too much up to too fewThe Hurricanes have practically everything in their favour ahead of the Super Rugby final apart from one thing – their opponents. In May the Hurricanes thumped the Lions 50-17 in …
Continue reading Hurricanes wary of Lions’ flairCronulla’s Wade Graham has left Gold Coast rival Ryan James fuming after allegedly lying at the golden point coin toss in Monday’s NRL draw at Robina. James, leading the Titans …
Continue reading Graham plays down NRL toss controversyEngland coach Eddie Jones named uncapped number eight Nathan Hughes and lock Mike Williams on Monday in a 45-man provisional pre-season training squad. The group will meet from August 6-8 …
Continue reading Uncapped Hughes in England training squadLewis Hamilton has been hailed as “unbeatable” by Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff after winning the German Grand Prix and moving 19 points clear of his championship rival and teammate …
Continue reading Hamilton’s best unbeatable: Toto WolffCronulla’s remarkable NRL winning streak has come to an end after a remarkable 18-all draw with Gold Coast at Robina on Monday night. Neither team could find a winning point …
Continue reading Titans end Sharks win streak with NRL draw

