James Roberts was right to walk away from a “deceitful” Gold Coast over an NRL contract forgery bungle, according to Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett. But Bennett said he could understand …
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England-born Piers Francis will make his Super Rugby debut against the Jaguares as the Blues seek to improve their backline communication. The Counties Manukau five-eighth will wear the No.12 jersey, …
Continue reading Francis to add voice to Blues’ backlineAustralian Open winner Angelique Kerber crushed American Madison Keys 6-3 6-2 to reach her first Miami Open semi-final, where she will meet fellow grand slam winner Victoria Azarenka. Kerber recovered …
Continue reading Kerber sets up Miami date with AzarenkaCanterbury five-eighth Josh Reynolds admits he imploded under the pressure of trying to retain his NSW State of Origin jumper last season. Reynolds was dropped by Blues coach Laurie Daley …
Continue reading I imploded under Origin pressure: ReynoldsCanterbury five-eighth Josh Reynolds admits he imploded under the pressure of trying to retain his NSW State of Origin jumper last season. Reynolds was dropped by NSW Origin coach Laurie …
Continue reading I exploded under Origin pressure: ReynoldsBrisbane discard Cameron Cullen looks poised to make his NRL debut against the Broncos for Gold Coast on Friday. Cullen is set to feature in an inexperienced halves pairing alongside …
Continue reading Rookie Titans halves set to face BroncosScrutiny and rumours about the AFL’s drugs policy makes players question its worth, says AFL Players Association president Matthew Pavlich. The Fremantle great says perceived lack of anonymity and rumours …
Continue reading Drugs rumours hurting AFL policy: PavBelgian David Goffin has secured his second straight semi-final appearance in a Masters Series event, defeating Gilles Simon 3-6 6-2 6-1 in Miami. The 15th seed, who reached the final …
Continue reading Goffin secures another Masters semi bertheuters – Wallabies stars Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell are on track to play before a club rugby world record crowd when France’s Top 14 final is contested at Barcelona’s …
Continue reading Club rugby record to fall in BarcelonaBrisbane Lions defender Justin Clarke has been forced into an early AFL retirement due to ongoing symptoms from concussion. Clarke informed his teammates of his decision on Thursday morning, having …
Continue reading Lion Clarke retires due to concussionVictoria Azarenka advanced to the semi-finals of the Miami Open by beating Johanna Konta 6-4 6-2 on Wednesday. Azarenka, who won the tournament in 2009 and 2011, will next play …
Continue reading Azarenka beats Konta in Miami quartersSonny Bill Williams has been named to make his return from injury in a 14-strong All Blacks Sevens squad for the Hong Kong and Singapore world series tournaments. Coach Gordon …
Continue reading Sonny Bill back for Hong Kong sevensThe banter has started ahead of a red-letter NRL match for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. A headline signing for the Warriors, the star fullback will face his former club, the Sydney Roosters, …
Continue reading Tuivasa-Sheck up for Roosters challengeCo-captain Shane Christie says back-to-back Super Rugby wins in Australia have proven the Highlanders’ adaptability. The defending champions were rewarded with two days off following their 27-3 win over the …
Continue reading Depth helps keep Highlanders freshFive months before his heavyweight battle in the Rio pool, Australia’s Mitch Larkin hopes to land the “first jab” by setting a backstroke world record at the Olympic swimming team …
Continue reading Larkin ready to land first jab on rivalsSydney Roosters rookie playmaker Jayden Nikorima has turned to veteran Mitchell Pearce for help, and empathy, in dealing with the tough start to his NRL career. Nikorima has lost his …
Continue reading It will get better: Pearce tells NikorimaSooner or later NRL surprise packet the Gold Coast’s luck will run out, Titans backrower Chris McQueen has warned. The Titans can potentially grab NRL top spot with victory in …
Continue reading Titans look for 80min effortUnlucky Geelong player Nathan Vardy has suffered a sprained foot and will miss up to six weeks of the AFL season. Vardy, 24, was kneed in the foot after a …
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