Japanese players received a heroes’ welcome on their return home on Tuesday after their stunning Rugby World Cup campaign in England. Although they failed to make it through the qualifiers, …
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Rafael Nadal on Tuesday said he had shaken off his foot problem from the China Open final — and added he was also recovering from the “mental injury” he blames …
Continue reading Nadal recovering from ‘mental injury’Samantha Stosur cruised to an easy straight-sets victory on Tuesday in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open. The Australian fifth seed brushed aside Japanese player Risa Ozaki 6-3 …
Continue reading Stosur wins first up in Hong KongIreland captain Paul O’Connell pulled out of the Rugby World Cup and ended his international career on Tuesday because of a hamstring injury suffered against France. “Paul O’Connell suffered a …
Continue reading O’Connell out of RWC15, ends Irish careerAdam Goodes has given his first media interview since retiring from the AFL, speaking to a student newspaper about racism, his plans for the future and his decision not to …
Continue reading Adam Goodes speaks out in first interviewBrisbane have become the second AFL club in as many days to slam the free agency compensation system after learning they will only receive pick 39 for ruckman Matthew Leuenberger. …
Continue reading Lions unhappy with Leuenberger AFL offerIt’s the sort of headache not even the strongest of painkillers will relieve. With vice-captain Michael Hooper back from suspension, and star No.8 David Pocock seemingly on track to overcome …
Continue reading Hooper’s return adds to back-row headacheAs courageous as Australia’s defensive effort was to topple Wales, coach Michael Cheika doesn’t want to have to see it again for the rest of the Rugby World Cup. The …
Continue reading Wallabies told to be more disciplinedThe rare occasion of having two players becoming Test centurions in the same match will be dwarfed by the importance of securing safe passage to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, …
Continue reading 100-Test milestones to boost WallabiesHe may miss out on the title he desperately wants but Australian Open fans can send retiring Lleyton Hewitt out a winner with special celebrations planned for his final ever …
Continue reading Aust Open organisers to honour HewittJames O’Connor has been released from the final year of his contract with the Queensland Reds due to personal welfare reasons. The former Wallabies star had joined the Reds on …
Continue reading Struggling O’Connor granted Reds releaseDJR Team Penske have announced New Zealand driver Fabian Coulthard will join their V8 Supercars team next season, but the future of veteran Marcus Ambrose is still up in the …
Continue reading Coulthard makes V8 move to Team PenskeTHE TOP 10 PLAYERS WITHOUT AN NRL CONTRACT FOR 2016 1. Will Hopoate * At the centre of a difficult contract wrangle with Parramatta, Hopoate is yet to settle his …
Continue reading The 10 best players without NRL contractsThanasi Kokkinakis says he sees his Australian tennis pal Nick Kyrgios trying to improve his behaviour despite receiving another code violation in Shanghai. His Davis Cup teammate Kyrgios received a …
Continue reading Kyrgios trying to tone down: KokkinakisGreater Western Sydney football operations boss Graeme Allan says the Giants have no intention of letting want-away key forward Cam McCarthy join Fremantle. McCarthy signed a two-year contract extension with …
Continue reading McCarthy to stay at GWS: AllanIt’s only a matter of time before Sam Burgess is back in the NRL. That’s the opinion of England coach Steve McNamara who has predicted the South Sydney premiership-winner could …
Continue reading Burgess tipped for NRL returnTodd Carney is suing Cronulla for close to $3 million in what he calls a bid to protect fellow players. The troubled former Australian playmaker was sacked by the NRL …
Continue reading Carney to sue Sharks for $3 millionQueen Elizabeth II and her grandson Prince Harry have welcomed the stars of the Rugby World Cup – including key Wallabies – to a reception at Buckingham Palace. Harry, who …
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