Easton Wood has a simple solution to the imposing prospect of trying to fill Bob Murphy’s boots as Western Bulldogs captain. Put simply: don’t. It’s an approach that is serving …
Continue reading Wood enjoying ‘Dogs captaincy in AFLCanterbury coach Des Hasler has ducked tough questions about his side, walking out on a pre-game media conference. While the Bulldogs sit in sixth going into Sunday’s NRL clash with …
Continue reading Hasler deflects pressure on BulldogsAustralian Jesse Mogg has scored two tries to lead Montpellier to a 26-19 victory over England’s Harlequins in the European Challenge Cup final in France. Replacement Mogg claimed the only …
Continue reading Mogg leads Montpellier to Challenge CupAdelaide coach Don Pyke has emerged from his hellish AFL coaching baptism with some confidence. Pyke’s Crows lost to Geelong by 26 points on Friday night, leaving him with four …
Continue reading Crows lose another AFL chance: PykeGeelong’s prized recruit Patrick Dangerfield wasn’t at his eye-catching best. But his coach Chris Scott says Dangerfield proved his true professionalism with a pivotal performance against his old AFL club …
Continue reading Dangerfield a true pro: Geelong coachFormula One championship leader Nico Rosberg set the pace in Friday’s practice for the Spanish Grand Prix that could take the Mercedes driver to his eighth win in a row. …
Continue reading Rosberg dominates in Spain F1 practiceWest Coast coach Adam Simpson has described Nick Riewoldt as one of the game’s all-time greats, but says stopping the star St Kilda forward will be just one of his …
Continue reading Eagles out to stop Riewoldt the GreatParramatta playmaker Corey Norman has declared his desire to remain at the embattled NRL club after being given the chance to stay on by Nathan Peats’ selfless sacrifice. The 16,013-strong …
Continue reading Norman declares he wants to remain an EelBacked by Tennis Australia, Nick Kyrgios has reignited a war of words with Kitty Chiller ahead of the Rio Olympics by launching a fresh social media attack. Instead of treading …
Continue reading Kyrgios reignites Rio war of wordsWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic has fended off a resurgent Rafael Nadal 7-5 7-6 (7-4) in a pulsating battle to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open. Nadal led 4-2 in …
Continue reading Resilient Djokovic fends off NadalKurtley Beale has said he can’t wait to pull on the jersey for English rugby side Wasps, after the club confirmed the Australian’s signing for the 2016-17 season. Beale, who …
Continue reading Wasps confirm Kurtley Beale signingSilky skilled Steven Motlop slotted four goals as Geelong overwhelmed Adelaide by 26 points in Friday night’s AFL fixture. The Cats won 13.20 (98) to 11.6 (72) at Adelaide Oval …
Continue reading Geelong down Adelaide in AFLSouth Sydney have inflicted further heartbreak on Parramatta, with under-pressure playmaker Luke Keary sparking his side to a thrilling 22-20 win on Friday night at Pirtek Stadium. Rabbitohs halfback Adam …
Continue reading Souths break Eels’ hearts in NRL thrillerThe Melbourne Rebels have run into a Super Rugby finals road block, with the Brumbies extending their Australian conference lead with a 30-22 victory at AAMI Park. The Rebels pegged …
Continue reading Brumbies beat Rebels in Super wrestleFrench qualifier Lucas Pouille has reached the Italian Open semi-finals after Argentine opponent Juan Monaco’s withdrawal because of injury. Organisers on Friday said Monaco, who had upset fourth-seeded Stan Wawrinka …
Continue reading Lucky loser Pouille into Rome tennis semisParramatta fans have paid tribute to Nathan Peats for his selfless departure which has paved the way for the club to begin its difficult march towards the NRL top eight. …
Continue reading Eels fans pay tribute to PeatsCentre Matt Faddes has starred with two tries as the Highlanders snapped the Crusaders’ eight-match winning streak with a 34-26 victory in a compelling Super Rugby contest in Dunedin. Wing …
Continue reading Highlanders beat Crusaders in Super RugbyTennis Australia is on a collision course with the AOC after backing Nick Kyrgios as the country’s brightest Olympic medal hope on court in Rio. Disappointed at Australia’s Olympic team …
Continue reading Tennis Australia backs Kyrgios for Rio

