Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick believes Eddie Jones has selected the right man in Dylan Hartley to skipper England through the Six Nations. World Cup winner Fitzpatrick, who was …
Continue reading Fitzpatrick backs skipper HartleyEssendon expect to have a much clearer picture of where they stand in the AFL after Sunday’s last pre-season game against West Coast. While the predictions are dire, no-one – …
Continue reading Dons to gain clearer AFL pictureGreater Western Sydney are confident leading ruckman Shane Mumford will turn out in their final NAB Challenge match on Sunday against Brisbane. Mumford was taken from the field early in …
Continue reading Mumford back for GWS final pre-season gameGold Coast’s strong start to the NRL season is perfect for Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy as he tries to eradicate last year’s inconsistency. The Storm will start favourites on Sunday …
Continue reading Bellamy impressed with Titans in NRLForget the speculation, Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett is a 100 per cent certain starter for the Suns’ AFL season opener against Essendon. At least, that’s the word of Suns …
Continue reading Ablett set for Suns’ AFL round-one clashThe jury is out on when veterans Luke Douglas and Will Zillman will play for the Gold Coast again despite both being named in an extended Titans squad for Sunday’s …
Continue reading Douglas, Zillman Titans’ returns up in airQueensland State of Origin coach Kevin Walters says he has no concerns over the conduct of rising Cronulla star Valentine Holmes despite his involvement in another off-field altercation. Holmes – …
Continue reading Walters: No worries over Holmes incidentStar Fremantle recruit Harley Bennell will get the chance to push for a round-one berth when he lines up in Saturday’s pre-season clash with Geelong at Domain Stadium. Bennell was …
Continue reading Bennell ready for Dockers debut in AFLNSW coach Daryl Gibson fears the Waratahs may be the first big losers out of Giteau’s Law as Australia’s 2014 Super Rugby champions fight desperately to retain backline ace Kurtley …
Continue reading Waratahs hoping Beale stays putBrisbane coach Wayne Bennett says he is not surprised by his players’ remarkable powers of recovery ahead of Friday night’s NRL clash with the Warriors. The Broncos will welcome back …
Continue reading Bennett not surprised, Broncos’ Kahu backQueensland Reds interim co-coaches Nick Stiles and Matt O’Connor insist they can prove doubters wrong and make shared leadership work for the beleaguered Super Rugby franchise. The duo wasted no …
Continue reading Co-coaches no big deal insist Reds duoSouth Sydney coach Michael Maguire says he and Luke Keary are in constant communication surrounding the playmaker’s future at the NRL club. Reports are intensifying the off-contract five-eighth could be …
Continue reading Maguire wants Keary at RabbitohsManly back-rower Tom Symonds could be in line for an early-season transfer after attracting interest from up to four rival NRL clubs. Symonds, who is off contract at the end …
Continue reading Symonds considering NRL optionsNSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is hoping Kurtley Beale chooses stability and lifestyle over money as the Wallabies ace weighs up his playing future. Gibson admits the Waratahs – and …
Continue reading Waratahs coach hoping Beale stays putGeelong AFL premiership players James Kelly and Mathew Stokes will play their first games for Essendon this Sunday. Coach John Worsfold has confirmed they will be in the side for …
Continue reading ‘Dons to play Cats pair in AFLBrisbane flyer Jordan Kahu has made a surprise return to the Broncos’ starting side for Friday night’s NRL clash with the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium. Kahu was expected to be …
Continue reading Kahu in surprise return for BroncosGold Coast coach Rodney Eade has declared Gary Ablett a certainty for the AFL’s opening round. The dual Brownlow medallist hasn’t played in any of the Suns’ pre-season fixtures due …
Continue reading Ablett a certainty for AFL opener: EadeNew Essendon coach John Worsfold is confident that he can calm any concerns Michael Hurley might have about the Bombers’ AFL prospects. Hurley has joined fellow star key position player …
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