NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg says he understands Wayne Bennett’s player burnout concerns, but believes the league has already moved to address them. Brisbane master coach Bennett feared the Broncos’ …
Continue reading Greenberg shares Bennett burnout concernIssac Luke is gearing up for some heavy traffic to come his way when the NRL makes its debut in his home province of Taranaki. The hooker has been restored …
Continue reading Warrior Luke braced for Raiders onslaughtFormer champion Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open on Thursday, citing fitness issues, as his record run of appearing at 65 consecutive grand slam tournaments came to an end. …
Continue reading Injured Federer to miss French OpenChallengers to Serena Williams’ throne have proved as fickle as a Paris spring and as the year’s second grand slam starts the veteran American is again seemingly in a league …
Continue reading Serena the figurehead as rivals struggleAndy Murray has been the standout performer on clay for the past 12 months, but world No.1 Novak Djokovic will be favourite to complete his set of grand slams at …
Continue reading Murray in form, but Djokovic a man to beatSouth Sydney have temporarily moved back into the NRL top eight courtesy of a questionable try to second-rower Paul Carter in their 34-24 win over St George Illawarra. The Rabbitohs …
Continue reading Souths bt Dragons, back in NRL top eightParramatta star Kieran Foran has reportedly left a rehabilitation clinic in Brisbane and will train with the Eels ahead of Monday night’s NRL clash with Melbourne. The Nine Network reported …
Continue reading Foran returning to Parra training: reportThe French Open prospects of Australia’s top-ranked female are in doubt with Samantha Stosur forced to withdraw from her warm-up tournament with a wrist injury. The 32-year-old defending champion at …
Continue reading Injury halts Stosur ahead of French OpenFive-day turnarounds are no big deal, Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett reckons. In a view sure to rile NRL rivals, Bennett believes the real threat to player welfare is the State …
Continue reading Five-day turnaround no big deal: BennettHawthorn and Sydney have received significant boosts ahead of Friday night’s big AFL clash at the MCG, regaining Cyril Rioli and Josh Kennedy respectively. Rioli, having missed last week’s win …
Continue reading Hawk Rioli returns, Swans regain AFL trioParramatta’s hopes of avoiding further salary cap woes in 2017 appear in jeopardy with NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg issuing a warning over outstanding third-party agreements. The Eels have reportedly …
Continue reading TPAs must be honoured: NRL CEOTom English and Mitch Inman are back to bolster the Melbourne Rebels for their must-win Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. The Rebels have made three …
Continue reading Rebels make three changes for ChiefsHow do you improve on perfection? North Queensland coach Paul Green reckons Johnathan Thurston has found a way ahead of the playmaker’s 250th NRL game for the Cowboys on Friday …
Continue reading Stage set for NRL milestone man ThurstonThe stage is set for a State of Origin selection showdown after Brisbane’s Corey Oates was cleared for Friday night’s NRL grand final re-match against North Queensland. Oates is a …
Continue reading Oates cleared for Origin auditionHarley Bennell’s hopes of playing this AFL season are officially over, but coach Ross Lyon insists it’s a calf injury and not anything sinister that has grounded the former Suns’ …
Continue reading Docker Bennell ruled out for AFL seasonThe 16 NRL clubs have moved a step closer to signing a perpetual licence after meeting with the game’s chief executive Todd Greenberg on Thursday. After accepting the NRL’s funding …
Continue reading NRL clubs close in on perpetual licenceThe Western Force have been boosted by the return of centre Ben Tapuai and prop Pek Cowan for Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash with the Blues in Perth. Cowan has …
Continue reading Force welcome back Cowan, TapuaiInjury-prone GWS forward Jonathon Patton says his confidence is rising but admits he should have kicked more goals this year and needs to improve his marking and work rate. The …
Continue reading I need to kick more AFL goals: GWS’ Patton


