A 90-minute chat with incoming Essendon coach John Worsfold was all senior player Brendon Goddard needed to be convinced the beleaguered AFL club had found the right man to turn …
Continue reading Worsfold can turn Dons around: GoddardIreland have identified Australia’s blistering start as the key to forcing an upset in the one-off International Rules Test in Dublin. Armed with a rejuvenated lineup of All-Australian stars, Alastair …
Continue reading Ireland want to halt Aust’s hot startWhile teammates are sweating through 40-degree weather at pre-season training, Australia’s elite AFL stars will attempt to defend their International Rules title in temperatures bordering on zero. When Australia face …
Continue reading Clarkson allays fears over Dublin coldBenji Marshall has called upon the NRL to better protect vulnerable kickers ahead of the 2016 season. The game’s governing body came under increased pressure throughout last season for the …
Continue reading NRL kickers need more protection: BenjiJake Carlisle has continued his rocky start at AFL club St Kilda, this time arriving late for training. The Saints have confirmed the key position player broke team rules by …
Continue reading Jake Carlisle punished again in AFLA memorial service will be held for Jonah Lomu at the Tongan church in South Auckland where he grew up. The Tongan community will conduct the public service at the …
Continue reading Tongan church service for LomuParramatta winger Semi Radradra’s manager has denied his star client wants out of the NRL club and is certain to return from Fiji for pre-season training next week. The current …
Continue reading Radradra going nowhere: managerAustralian Eddie Jones has been appointed coach of the England rugby team on a four-year contract starting in December, the Rugby Football Union said on Friday. The 55-year-old former Wallabies …
Continue reading Eddie Jones named new England coachThe future of outside back James Roberts at Gold Coast remains uncertain after the contract controversy that has rocked the NRL club. Roberts is essentially a free agent after it …
Continue reading Titans to hold further Roberts talksEssendon are blaming the ongoing supplements saga for the AFL club’s major financial loss. The Bombers have reported a net loss of more than $1.3 million. They issued a statement …
Continue reading ‘Dons announce AFL financial lossAustralian Eddie Jones has been cleared to become England’s rugby coach. Western Province Rugby had agreed to terms with the Rugby Football Union for Jones’ release, the South African union …
Continue reading Eddie Jones cleared for England rugby jobSenior AFL officials are furious with top draft prospect Charlie Curnow after he was arrested for being drunk in a public place. Curnow, rated a top-five prospect for next Tuesday’s …
Continue reading AFL draft prospect faces police chargesRain. Wind. Cloud. A wallaby, some geese and some more rain. It’s “standard Phillip Island” to title-chasing V8 Supercars driver David Reynolds, who contended with the elements and then some …
Continue reading V8’s Winterbottom not stressed by rainBenji Marshall would love to reunite with friend and premiership-winning teammate Robbie Farah at St George Illawarra and admits the pair have discussed the possibility. Farah continues to be linked …
Continue reading Farah welcome at Dragons says MarshallChristmas is still a month away but the gifts are coming early and often for Canberra, with forward Josh Papalii re-signing until the end of 2018. His recommitment follows the …
Continue reading Papalii re-signs with NRL RaidersBenji Marshall concedes Russell Packer “wasn’t a great person” before he spent 12 months in jail for assault. However, Marshall believes his St George Illawarra teammate is sufficiently rehabilitated as …
Continue reading Packer deserves second chance: BenjiMichael Cheika admits he has been having fun since the World Cup but the Wallabies coach insists it will be back to the serious business with the Barbarians against Argentina …
Continue reading Cheika enjoying his time with BarbariansHis nickname is ‘Bash’, but former Springboks flyhalf Peter Grant hopes to be noticed for his zing when he links with the Western Force next Super Rugby season. Grant has …
Continue reading Peter Grant ready to shine for Force

