Robert Heathcote has put Mossman on the map with the deeds of Buffering and hopes the next generation of the stallion’s progeny can carry the stable’s fortunes this winter. Seven-time …
Continue reading Mossman flies flag for Heathcote in Gold Coast Guineas and Prime Minister’s CupIn a sliding doors moment, Chris O’Brien could have been working for Chris Waller instead of riding for the champion trainer. Waller has called on O’Brien, who usually earns a …
Continue reading O’Brien, Waller renew ties on Lord Mayors Cup chanceIt may have been a restricted race at a country Victorian racetrack, but Our Covenant’s win means a lot to Matt Cumani. The son English trainer Luca, Cumani led in …
Continue reading Matt Cumani lands maiden training victoryChris Parnham’s return to top-level racing after injury and infection has been fast-tracked to make the most of a Group One opportunity. Parnham made rode for the first in three …
Continue reading Chris Parnham gets Robert Sangster Stakes call-upSam Burgess says he’s no saviour and has cautioned South Sydney fans against banking on him to single-handedly revive the Rabbitohs’ NRL title hopes. Many figured Burgess’s return to Redfern …
Continue reading I’m no saviour, says Sam BurgessWhat didn’t kill Hawthorn eventually made them far too strong for Richmond. Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson was rapt with his players’ response after Sam Mitchell was a late withdrawal from …
Continue reading Hawks shine without Mitchell in AFL winPort Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has one wish for his makeshift AFL ruckmen: to break even with their opponents. Port enter Sunday’s home clash against Brisbane without a recognised ruckman …
Continue reading Port coach wants AFL rucks to break evenJames Courtney says he’ll happily end the speculation surrounding his V8 Supercars future and re-sign with Holden Racing Team (HRT). Courtney is one of the most high-profile drivers coming out …
Continue reading Courtney OK to commit V8s future to HRTKangaroos coach Mal Meninga has hit back at Phil Gould’s criticism of Friday’s win over New Zealand, saying the rugby league commentator hasn’t played Test footy before. The Channel Nine …
Continue reading Meninga hits back at Gould’s criticismNew Zealand coach Stephen Kearney refused to blame Friday’s Test loss to Australia on the three Warriors players made unavailable after breaking team policy last week. Kiwi regulars Manu Vatuvei, …
Continue reading Kiwi bad boys let themselves down: KearneyThe Brumbies will have to fight for Australia’s top Super Rugby honours over coming weeks without star Matt Toomua, who is facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Toomua had …
Continue reading Brumbies face Super battle without ToomuaThe Queensland Reds have confirmed they are in pursuit of former stars Quade Cooper and Leroy Houston as they attempt to beef up their struggling Super Rugby squad with much-needed …
Continue reading Reds in talks with Cooper, HoustonRichmond turned a corner on Friday night, only to find themselves hitting another brick wall. Coach Damien Hardwick admitted feeling torn between the good and the bad after Hawthorn won …
Continue reading Tigers lose again in AFLNick Kyrgios’ Madrid Open campaign is over after he fell to a three-set 6-7 (8-6) 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 loss to world No.6 Kei Nishikori is a high-quality quarter-final clash on …
Continue reading Kyrgios edged out in Madrid by NishikoriRichmond’s nightmare AFL season sank further into the mire on Friday night when they lost to a dramatically-undermanned Hawthorn by 46 points. The three-time defending premiers were missing four of …
Continue reading Undermanned Hawks belt Tigers in AFLThe New Zealand Ferns have continued their recent dominance over the Australian Jillaroos with a 26-16 win in the women’s rugby league Test in Newcastle. In a curtain-raiser to the …
Continue reading Australia lose women’s RL Test to KiwisAustralia have gotten the Mal Meninga-era off to a winning start with a comfortable 16-0 shutout of a depleted New Zealand unit in their annual Test. In front of a …
Continue reading Roos snap losing streak with Kiwi shutoutHope of a Super Rugby finals berth is not lost for the Brumbies, who snapped a two-game losing streak with a 23-6 win over the Bulls on Friday night. Teetering …
Continue reading Brumbies bag crucial Super win over Bulls

