Ireland’s forwards are gearing up for a “ding-dong battle” against a combative and proven Argentinian pack in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday. Argentina have shone in the …
Continue reading Ireland forwards set for ding-dong battleWorld number one Novak Djokovic extended his hot streak in China as he blazed past Martin Klizan at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday with Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka snapping …
Continue reading Djokovic makes quick start at ShanghaiWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic has suggested Nick Kyrgios needs to become mentally stronger after the Australian had another temper tantrum during his Shanghai Masters loss to Kei Nishikori. Kyrgios insisted …
Continue reading Kyrgios must be tougher mentally: DjokovicFired-up Scotland forward Josh Strauss has vowed to beat Australia in tribute to banned teammates Ross Ford and Jonny Gray. The Dark Blues pair were rocked on Tuesday night by …
Continue reading Strauss talks tough ahead of Aust clashAustralian Samantha Stosur has won through to the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open. Fifth-seeded Stosur has accounted for Monica Puig of Puerto Rico 6-4 6-4. The Australian has set …
Continue reading Stosur into Hong Kong tennis third roundSouth Africa have recalled experienced wing JP Pietersen for their World Cup quarter-final against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. Pietersen – who scored a hat-trick against Samoa – is included …
Continue reading Springboks recall Pietersen for Cup semiRetired Carlton star Chris Judd has urged his former club to rebuild their playing list as quickly as possible – without taking any shortcuts. Judd’s sudden retirement with a serious …
Continue reading Blues face tricky AFL rebuild: JuddNick Kyrgios faces a potential four-week ban from the ATP Tour after landing in hot water yet again during an explosive second-round exit from the Shanghai Masters. Effectively on six …
Continue reading Kyrgios in strife again in ShanghaiASADA has applauded the NRL for handing Sandor Earl a four-year suspension for breaching the league’s anti-doping policy, with the authority suggesting the winger had not been entirely forthcoming in …
Continue reading ASADA welcomes Earl four-year NRL banBernard Tomic has upset seventh seed David Ferrer to power into the third round of the Shanghai Masters, but fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios has made an explosive exit from the …
Continue reading Tomic upsets Ferrer in ShanghaiSydney AFL premiership star Lewis Jetta has joined West Coast in a straight swap for Eagles ruckman Callum Sinclair. Jetta, 26, played 127 games in six years with the Swans, …
Continue reading Eagles, Swans do Jetta AFL trade dealIsrael Folau can still take the Rugby World Cup by storm despite a relatively quiet pool stage, Wallabies attack coach Stephen Larkham believes. The shining star in Australia’s backline, Folau …
Continue reading Fit-again Folau backed to overcome slumpHarley Bennell has been thrown a lifeline by Fremantle, with the Dockers trading for the controversial midfielder after being convinced he is ready to turn his AFL career around. As …
Continue reading Dockers sign Bennell to 3-year AFL dealFremantle have secured the services of controversial midfielder Harley Bennell in an AFL trade deal involving a swap of draft picks with Gold Coast. Fremantle sent draft picks 16 and …
Continue reading Bennell traded to FremantleSandor Earl has been suspended by the NRL for four years under the league’s anti-doping policy. The 26-year-old former Canberra, Penrith and Sydney Roosters winger’s ban, announced on Wednesday, is …
Continue reading Earl gets four-year NRL banGeelong by name and more Geelong by nature. As the Cats look to bounce back in 2016 after missing the AFL finals for the first time in nine years, they …
Continue reading Geelong get another local in HendersonThe bulk of North Queensland’s NRL premiership-winning squad will go on a whistlestop tour of their region on Sunday for further celebrations of the club’s inaugural title success. Co-captains Johnathan …
Continue reading Cowboys players set for NRL trophy tourAustralian MotoGP rider Jack Miller is aiming for his first top-10 finish of the season on Sunday at Phillip Island. In his first year with the LCR Honda team, Miller’s …
Continue reading Aussie Miller on the move in MotoGP

