The secret to Michael Cheika’s success with Australia lies in his ability to scare the wits out of his Wallabies, according to Ireland five-eighth Johnny Sexton. Where straight-laced Stuart Lancaster …
Continue reading Wallabies coach pretty scary: SextonHawthorn have wasted little time beginning the regeneration of the oldest premiership team in AFL history, with triple flag-winning stars Brian Lake and David Hale announcing their retirements. Lake, 33, …
Continue reading Hawks’ AFL duo Lake and Hale retireFrom near misses to Miss Austria, women drivers have a long history of turning heads at the Bathurst 1000. But sadly never from the podium. All that could change on …
Continue reading Female drivers aim to impress at BathurstLEADING DRIVER PAIRINGS IN THE 2015 BATHURST 1000 RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA (Car No.1, Holden Commodore) JAMIE WHINCUP (AUS) Age: 32 Bathurst starts: 13 Best result: Four wins (2006, 07, …
Continue reading Top contenders for Bathurst 1000 V8 raceThe stars of V8 Supercars go into the 2015 Bathurst 1000 this weekend still buzzing about last year’s mind-boggling edition of The Great Race. The memory of Chaz Mostert and …
Continue reading Mostert out for back-to-back BathurstsThe appointment of new coach John Worsfold has revitalised Essendon’s hopes of keeping youngsters Jake Carlisle and Jake Melksham at the club. The pair, who requested trades from the AFL …
Continue reading Bombers hold hope for Carlisle, MelkshamZak Hardaker’s bid for redemption was complete on Monday night when he was named Super League’s Man of Steel. The Leeds fullback was rewarded for the scintillating play that has …
Continue reading Leeds’ Hardaker named Super League’s bestEngland backs coach Andy Farrell insists head coach Stuart Lancaster had the final say in their Rugby World Cup selection meetings in response to claims he was the dominant voice …
Continue reading England assistant coach denies RWC controlBoom Cronulla rookie Jack Bird could cap off his dream debut season with a contract extension with the Sharks. The Dally M Rookie of the Year is already signed to …
Continue reading Bird set for new Sharks contractCarlton have reiterated their demand for first-round draft picks in return for disgruntled AFL stars Lachie Henderson and Chris Yarran. Henderson, who is out of contract, wants to move to …
Continue reading Blues stand firm in AFL trade talksFiji will look to end their World Cup campaign with a flourish when they face Uruguay in their final Pool A fixture in Milton Keynes on Tuesday. Amidst all the …
Continue reading Fiji eager to bow out with World Cup winRising Star award winner Jesse Hogan still has two years left to run on his contract, but the Melbourne Demons want to nail him down for even longer. The 20-year-old …
Continue reading Hogan keen to extend Demons dealIf you thought Brisbane’s NRL grand final loss was heartbreaking enough, spare a thought for injured front-rower Josh McGuire. As the Broncos’ chance of winning a seventh premiership sensationally slipped …
Continue reading ‘Shattered’ McGuire eyes next NRL seasonWhat a difference a year can make. In 2014, former Test and Maroons prop Ben Hannant had been banished to Ipswich in the Queensland Cup and was being forced to …
Continue reading Hannant at home with the CowboysAll is forgiven for Holden superstar Jamie Whincup at the Bathurst 1000 – well, with bookies at least. Whincup’s team boss Roland Dane sensationally blamed the record six-time championship winner …
Continue reading All forgiven for Whincup at BathurstDespite facing the very real prospect of having their superstar back-row being broken up before the World Cup knock-out stages, the Wallabies have complete faith in their understudies to continue …
Continue reading Wallabies can cover Hooper loss: WalesAll Blacks wing Waisake Naholo, on the comeback trail from a broken leg, is again under an injury cloud and in doubt for their final Pool C match against Tonga …
Continue reading All Black Naholo again under injury cloudAssistant coach Robin McBryde has revealed a “quickening of the heartbeat” after World Cup quarter-finalists Wales successfully emerged from a so-called pool of death, leaving England as its major casualty. …
Continue reading McBryde urges no respite for Wales

