He’s been compared to Greg Inglis, and now his captain says Sydney Roosters rookie Latrell Mitchell is ready to show NRL fans why. Mitchell could be the silver lining in …
Continue reading Friend says Mitchell ready for round oneNSW Waratahs fans might be asking Jed who? But new Waratahs No.8 Jed Holloway says he’s ready to add pace and “X-factor” to the back row – and he has …
Continue reading Waratahs’ Holloway to add X-factorJoseph Tapine is hoping for a friendly reception when he returns to Newcastle next month playing in his new NRL colours with Canberra. The 21-year-old has already circled the round …
Continue reading Tapine completes Canberra moveRichard Graham has lost one of his biggest backers at Ballymore with Queensland Rugby Union chairman Rod McCall officially stepping down from the role with immediate effect. The Super Rugby …
Continue reading Graham loses major QRU backerRecruit Troy Menzel has bluntly been told by Adelaide coach Don Pyke to earn a spot in the Crows’ best side. Ex-Carlton forward Menzel is in the selection frame to …
Continue reading Menzel must earn spot: Crows coachJohn Worsfold says his hands are tied when it comes to the training regime of Essendon’s 12 banned players but he’s confident they will use their time in exile wisely. …
Continue reading Banned Bombers not my focus: WorsfoldRichmond have beefed up their squad for Saturday’s AFL pre-season match against reigning premiers Hawthorn. But the Tigers will be without ruckmen Ty Vickery and Ben Griffiths, who suffered concussion …
Continue reading Tigers beef up squad for AFL matchFormer Fremantle tagger Ryan Crowley will be one of four Essendon top-up players to take the field against Carlton in Sunday’s NAB Challenge clash. John Worsfold confirmed on Thursday that …
Continue reading New Bomber Crowley set for BluesQueensland Reds coach Richard Graham says a trip to face the NSW Waratahs without star flanker Liam Gill will be a perfect test of the new-look Super Rugby side’s resilience. …
Continue reading No Gill a good test for young Reds: GrahamFormula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has condemned plans to introduce heavier cars in 2017 and criticised rulemakers for failing to consult drivers. A list of proposed bodywork changes for …
Continue reading Hamilton against heavier F1 carsWests Tigers five-eighth Mitchell Moses has praised coach Jason Taylor for loosening the shackles that sapped him of his confidence last season. The 21-year-old prodigy admitted his form had fallen …
Continue reading Moses’ praise for open TaylorBernard Tomic is the sole Australian remaining at the ATP Tour’s Acapulco Open in Mexico after the world No.21 saw off France’s Adrian Mannarino in straight sets to gain a …
Continue reading Tomic sees off Mannarino at AcapulcoBernard Tomic has won through to the third round of the ATP Tour’s Acapulco Open in Mexico after downing Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in straight sets. The Australian world No.23 beat …
Continue reading Tomic through to third round in AcapulcoSaracens back-rower Maro Itoje looks set to make his first England start after Joe Launchbury was ruled out of this weekend’s Six Nations rugby match against Ireland. Launchbury had pulled …
Continue reading Itoje set for England Six Nations startThe Queensland Reds have copped a huge blow on the eve of the Super Rugby season with flanker Liam Gill sidelined for a month due to a back injury. Gill …
Continue reading Reds blow as Gill ruled out for a monthMelbourne feel they haven’t just stuck a wedge in their NRL premiership window, they’ve jammed it wide open again. Last year, with star trio Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Billy …
Continue reading NRL’s Storm on the rise: CronkScrumhalf Maxime Machenaud will start France’s Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff on Friday as coach Guy Noves made five changes to his team. Machenaud replaced Sebastien Bezy, who …
Continue reading France make five changes for Six NationsThe last time someone named Nathan took control of NRL club Newcastle, it didn’t end well. But unlike a certain besieged former billionaire, new coach Knights Nathan Brown hopes his …
Continue reading Brown ready for Knights club reboot
