Luke Hodge, Hawthorn’s three-time premiership captain, will continue his on-field leadership of the AFL behemoths into a sixth season. Hodge, 31, was elected to captain the Hawks next year in …
Continue reading Hodge to skipper AFL Hawks againBalmain great Tim Brasher says it’s time Wests Tigers cubs Mitchell Moses, Luke Brooks and Curtis Sironen start fulfilling their talent. The Tigers are in need of inspiration following the …
Continue reading Wests Tigers cubs need to step up: BrasherWallabies back Kurtley Beale is ready to step up and accept the challenge from NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson to show more leadership. Beale, who enjoyed a strong Rugby World …
Continue reading Beale to lead the way at WaratahsCoach Todd Blackadder’s decision to step down next year has provided added motivation for the Crusaders’ campaign, says Ryan Crotty. The 2016 Super Rugby season will be Blackadder’s eighth and …
Continue reading Crusaders target big season for BlackadderSam Burgess will make his official return to rugby league via the NRL All-Stars match, with the South Sydney star named in the World side. Cameron Smith will captain the …
Continue reading Sam Burgess named for World All-StarsNRL squads could be increased to 36 players and youngsters banned from making their debut until age 19 in changes being considered by rugby league’s governing body. The proposals, which …
Continue reading NRL squads set to get biggerThe NRL players’ union has urged the game’s administrators not to rush through recommendations from Shane Richardson’s review, particularly the proposed changes to the second-tier competition. The NRL head of …
Continue reading RLPA urges NRL to consult over reviewRobbie Gray has signed a one-year contract extension with Port Adelaide, tying him to the AFL club until the end of 2019. Gray is a dual All-Australian and has twice …
Continue reading Gray to stay at Port until at least 2019Armed with renewed confidence and maturity after an eye-opening stint in the English Super League, St George Illawarra returnee Adam Quinlan believes patience is the key to rebuilding his once-promising …
Continue reading Quinlan gets another chance at DragonsNew Zealand Rugby is telling Japan’s new Super Rugby franchise to hurry up and appoint a coach as speculation mounts the role will go to a high-profile Kiwi. Reports have …
Continue reading Sunwolves Super coach needed now: NZRUBrisbane have moved one step closer to securing former Gold Coast centre James Roberts, with the club reportedly set to table an offer. Roberts has been in discussions with the …
Continue reading Broncos to table Roberts an offer: reportsNew England head coach Eddie Jones has began overhauling his back-room staff with coaches Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree and Mike Catt all axed. The exits follow Stuart Lancaster’s departure as …
Continue reading Jones rings the changes to England set-upEssendon midfielder Jobe Watson’s 2012 Brownlow Medal should stand, even if he is found guilty of doping, says the club’s new chairman, Lindsay Tanner. A verdict is expected this month …
Continue reading Watson should keep Charlie: TannerFiat Chrysler could bring the Alfa Romeo brand back to Formula One as a competitor to Ferrari, chief executive Sergio Marchionne said on Monday. “It’s incredible how the Alfa marque …
Continue reading Alfa Romeo could make F1 returnRugby great Jonah Lomu was effectively broke when he died suddenly last month, it has been revealed. The news has come to light as a trust fund is established for …
Continue reading Lomu ‘broke’ at time of deathSydney superstar Lance Franklin will undergo finger surgery during the AFL club’s Christmas break but is expected to return to training with his teammates in early January. Franklin rejoined the …
Continue reading Franklin to undergo finger surgeryMarinko Matosevic’s nightmare year appeared to be carrying over into the Australian Open wildcard play-offs on Monday but the fiery Victorian ultimately progressed after a gruelling five-setter. Matosevic, the seventh …
Continue reading Matosevic wins Aust Open play-off openerQueensland great Wally Lewis maintains the Maroons’ winning culture was not at risk despite clear divisions about who should take over as the state’s rugby league coach. The QRL’s decision …
Continue reading King says Queensland not a divided kingdom

