Adelaide coach Don Pyke’s patience is being tested by some of his underperforming AFL players. But the Crows coach isn’t convinced it’s time to wield a selection axe despite three …
Continue reading Crows coach ponders fresh AFL facesWallabies coach Michael Cheika won’t be chasing Jarryd Hayne, but says he’ll happily talk if the code hopper comes a knocking. Hayne is the hottest player on the open market …
Continue reading Cheika won’t be chasing HayneWest Coast coach Adam Simpson says he’s not focusing on a possible top-four finish, or finding that elusive win away from home, when the Eagles fly to Adelaide to play …
Continue reading Eagles look for AFL consistency v PowerRobbie Farah will have to satisfy NSW medical staff before being named for next month’s State of Origin series opener. The Wests Tigers’ rake on Wednesday was reportedly cleared of …
Continue reading Farah racing clock for Origin IThe support for Hawthorn AFL star Jarryd Roughead stretches across the country, with West Coast coach Adam Simpson saying his thoughts are with the star forward. A former assistant coach …
Continue reading Eagles coach: thoughts with Hawks RougheadJarryd Hayne’s quest to make the Rio Olympic Games has hit a speedbump after being left out of the initial Fiji squad for this weekend’s London Sevens. After quitting NFL …
Continue reading Hayne’s Olympic rugby dream hits hurdleRobbie Farah looks set to be retained as NSW hooker for next month’s State of Origin opener with precautionary brain scans reportedly clearing him of major injury. Farah will miss …
Continue reading Farah set to be fit for Origin IWest Coast coach Adam Simpson says that his side’s inability to win away from home has nothing to do with the football grounds that they encounter on the east coast. …
Continue reading Eagles look for consistency against PortThe depth that Melbourne coach Paul Roos has craved since joining the AFL club in 2013 is finally starting to materialise. Defender Neville Jetta, one of the Demons’ best in …
Continue reading Demons have depth to cover Jetta: TysonLuckless Manly utility Jamie Buhrer is invoking the spirit of Brent Tate as he prepares to make his third NRL injury comeback in four months. While Saturday’s showdown with Cronulla …
Continue reading Buhrer drawing NRL inspiration from TateGeelong won’t be lacking in motivation on Saturday, when they face the AFL side that ended their finals hopes in 2015. Collingwood cruised to a 48-point win over the Cats …
Continue reading Crunch 2015 loss on the minds of GeelongSouth Sydney NRL coach Michael Maguire is set for a significant backline reshuffle for the second successive week. Maguire successfully rejigged his side for last week’s win over Parramatta, Souths’ …
Continue reading Souths set for another NRL backline moveInspirational captain Sharni Williams and strike weapon Ellia Green can celebrate their returns from injury this weekend by ensuring Australia claims its maiden world series women’s sevens title. Coach Tim …
Continue reading Big guns return for Aussie 7s womenLuke Keary’s future at Redfern, at least for the rest of this NRL season, could be as a super sub. After being pushed out to the South Sydney bench to …
Continue reading Keary’s Souths future on the benchHalfback Andy Ellis will bring up 150 Super Rugby games for the Crusaders when he runs out against the NSW Waratahs in Christchurch. The 28-Test All Black will become the …
Continue reading Ellis to bring up 150 Super Rugby matchesHaving received a reality check from the NRL’s benchmarks, Manly young gun Tom Trbojevic warns his side’s first year under coach Trent Barrett risks amounting to nothing. After being been …
Continue reading Manly stunned by NRL reality checkJosh Reynolds can earn a NSW State of Origin recall on the back of his improved defensive efforts, believes his Canterbury teammate and certain Blues selection David Klemmer. With one …
Continue reading NSW need Reynolds’ defence: KlemmerVeteran Brisbane AFL defender Daniel Merrett says players, not coach Justin Leppitsch, have to wear the blame for their disastrous loss to Collingwood. With the Lions desperate to bounce back …
Continue reading AFL players to blame, not Leppa: Merrett


