Australia will draw on their extensive big-game experience in a bid to spoil the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup final farewell for all-time champions Richie McCaw and Dan Carter. Fourteen …
Continue reading Pocock determined to create RWC historyThe AFL has confirmed a stricter illicit drugs policy under which a player’s identity will become public after a second positive test. Previously, the player’s identity was kept anonymous until …
Continue reading AFL beefs up illicit drugs policyHe might qualify for the Australian Rugby Union’s 60-cap rule but Wallabies halfback Will Genia is treating this weekend’s World Cup final as his last Test match. Genia, who will …
Continue reading Genia treating final as last TestEssendon have signed former Adelaide ruckman Shaun McKernan to a new AFL contract. His signing continues a busy period for the Bombers, who have also agreed to terms with Brent …
Continue reading Bombers sign McKernan to new AFL dealThe AFL is about to announce a revamped illicit drugs policy that will carry tougher penalties for players who return positive tests. AFL football operations manager Mark Evans and AFL …
Continue reading AFL to announce new illicit drugs codeNew Zealand expect a barrage of high balls from the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday and they are confident they can counter it thanks to help …
Continue reading All Blacks’ Aussie plots Wallabies demiseA confident John Eales says he can see parallels between the current Wallabies and the two Australian sides he captained to separate Rugby World Cup triumphs. Eales, who helped guide …
Continue reading Former Wallaby skippers weigh inA confident John Eales says he can see parallels between the current Wallabies and the two Australian sides he captained to separate World Cup triumphs. Eales, who helped guide the …
Continue reading Faith the key for Wallabies: EalesFormer first-round draft pick Elliott Kavanagh is looking for a new AFL club after he was let go by Essendon. Kavanagh, the 19th overall pick at the 2011 draft, was …
Continue reading Bombers make two more AFL cutsRoger Federer charged past his first hurdle in the quest for a seventh title at the Swiss Indoors on Tuesday, with the top seed delivering a crushing 6-1 6-2 lesson …
Continue reading Federer flawless in Swiss Indoors openerDiehard Wallabies fans have shelled out more than $30,000 each supporting Australia’s rugby team during this year’s World Cup. While the six-week campaign has been taxing on the likes of …
Continue reading Wallabies fans spending a bombshellMichael Cheika’s father was his harshest critic as a rugby player but his courage in leaving Lebanon for a new life in Australia has been an example in hauling the …
Continue reading Pioneer spirit toughens Cheika’s WallabiesMal Meninga remains favourite for the vacant Kangaroos coaching position, with the Queensland mentor reportedly interviewed for the role. The former Canberra star is the first of the candidates, including …
Continue reading Meninga interviewed for Kangaroos jobNEW ZEALAND SQUADS FOR THE 2016 SUPER RUGBY SEASON BLUES: Josh Bekhuis, Dan Bowden, Matt Duffie, Joe Edwards, TJ Faiane, Charlie Faumuina, Piers Francis, Blake Gibson, Billy Guyton, Bryn Hall, …
Continue reading NZ Super Rugby squads for 2016For the first time in 15 years, the Crusaders will attack a Super Rugby season without long-serving flanker Richie McCaw. McCaw hasn’t officially confirmed his retirement, but is widely expected …
Continue reading Crusaders enter post-McCaw eraThe AFL will ramp up its war on illicit drugs, with the league reportedly ready to name, shame and penalise players who record a second offence. The AFL will announce …
Continue reading AFL to tighten drug policyThe AFL will name the indigenous round after Sir Doug Nicholls, its only player to have been knighted and serve as a state governor. The centrepiece of round 10 on …
Continue reading AFL to honour Sir Doug NichollsRoger Federer has charged past his first hurdle in the quest for a lucky seventh title at the Swiss Indoors, with the top seed delivering a crushing 6-1 6-2 lesson …
Continue reading Federer flawless in opening rout at home


