No-frills halfback Chad Townsend showed why Cronulla wanted to bring him home when he played a leading hand in his side’s 30-2 NRL thrashing of St George Illawarra on Sunday. …
Continue reading Townsend stars as Sharks smash DragonsEddie Jones is on the verge of completing a huge turnaround with England, just three months away from the former Wallabies coach leading his team on a three-Test tour to …
Continue reading Eddie has England on cusp of silverwareMelbourne fullback Billy Slater’s long-awaited comeback from a serious shoulder injury has stalled after just one game. The Storm announced only an hour before kick-off against Gold Coast at AAMI …
Continue reading Slater out again with shoulder injuryMelbourne will hit the AFL season with excellent momentum after defeating St Kilda by 24 points to go through the NAB Challenge unbeaten. The Demons were challenged hard by the …
Continue reading Slick Demons outlast dogged SaintsIn a major blow for Brisbane, Lions coach Justin Leppitsch has admitted Dayne Beams will be sidelined indefinitely as the prized midfielder battles knee tendinitis. Leppitsch’s main concern appeared to …
Continue reading Beams out indefinitely for LionsNRL ROUND TWO HIGHS AND LOWS: THEY SAID IT: “I’ve witnessed a lot of tough wins under challenging moments and adversity, but I haven’t seen one tougher than that.” Coach …
Continue reading Highs and lows of the NRL’s second roundA fiery final round of the NAB Challenge could prove costly for several clubs with Brisbane star Dayne Zorko and GWS spearhead Jeremy Cameron among AFL players facing a nervous …
Continue reading Nervous wait for reported AFL starsIreland have run in nine tries in a 58-15 rout of Italy to register their first win in this season’s Six Nations. Jamie Heaslip scored a try in each half …
Continue reading Ireland thrash Italy in Six NationsJeremy Cameron faces an anxious wait after being reported in Greater Western Sydney’s 39-point NAB Challenge win over Brisbane Lions on the Gold Coast on Sunday. And Lions vice-captain Dayne …
Continue reading Zorko, Cameron booked in Giants winSt George Illawarra endured a horrible trip to Shark Park on Sunday, centre Josh Dugan suffering a hamstring injury in their crushing 30-2 defeat to Cronulla. Dugan left the field …
Continue reading Dugan injured as Sharks smash DragonsNewcastle legend Andrew Johns believes the Knights will be languishing in the doldrums for a number of years, following their poor start to the NRL season. The Knights were hammered …
Continue reading Knights set for plenty of NRL pain: JohnsThe NRL’s continued crackdown on contact with referees has become littered with inconsistencies and confusion in the second round of the premiership. Canterbury prop David Klemmer is expected to take …
Continue reading Confusion reigns over referee contactSydney Roosters legend Brad Fittler has implored young playmaker Jackson Hastings to run the ball more as the Tricolours try to click into gear in the new NRL season. The …
Continue reading Hastings needs to lift: FittlerTennis great John McEnroe finds it hard to believe that Maria Sharapova was unaware she was taking a banned drug that led to her suspension, the seven-times grand slam champion …
Continue reading McEnroe doubts Sharapova’s wordParramatta have launched an investigation into fresh allegations of salary cap rorting at the club and are committed to working with the NRL on the issue, according to Eels boss …
Continue reading We’re committed to cap investigation: EelsThe Brumbies are promising no let-up after seizing Super Rugby title favouritism as their chief conference rivals brace for another early test of their own championship credentials. The Brumbies, including …
Continue reading Brumbies and Pocock to march onJeremy Cameron kicked four goals but faces a nervous wait after being placed on report in Greater Western Sydney’s 39-point NAB Challenge win over Brisbane Lions at a rain-soaked Gold …
Continue reading Cameron, Zorko booked in Giants’ winDespite their best start to a Super Rugby season Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan feels his team still has some work to do to the catch the Brumbies and Waratahs. …
Continue reading McGahan not carried away by Rebels win

