Incoming Manly coach Trent Barrett will give Daly Cherry-Evans a roving licence similar to Johnathan Thurston in a bid to give his star playmaker greater control of the side. In …
Continue reading Manly to make DCE the new JTRugby league convert Sam Burgess will start at outside centre for England’s pivotal Rugby World Cup match against Wales on Saturday (Sunday AEST) at Twickenham. A chest injury to Bath …
Continue reading England name Burgess in 15 for RWC v WalesA week of speculation about a shock AFL preliminary final recall for Fremantle tagger Ryan Crowley has come to nothing. He is nowhere on their team sheet as the Dockers …
Continue reading Dockers recall two in AFL, but no CrowleyBritain’s Jenson Button says his sense of joy has disappeared from Formula One amid rumours the former world champion is set to retire from the sport. Refusing to be drawn …
Continue reading Jenson Button says F1 ‘joy has gone’Ryan Crowley remains on the AFL sidelines, with Fremantle not even naming him as an emergency for Friday’s preliminary final against North Melbourne. The Dockers made two changes, dropping Clancee …
Continue reading Dockers leave out Crowley in AFLNot known for his charm offensives, Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has surprised by talking up NRL preliminary final rivals Sydney Roosters as the competition’s most talented team. The Broncos and …
Continue reading Bennett launches NRL charm offensiveSome savvy footy fans in Western Australia are bypassing conventional methods of crossing the Nullarbor so they can be there to potentially watch their team reach a grand final. Regional …
Continue reading Hikes, strikes test Perth footy fansAdelaide aren’t fazed by Scott Camporeale deciding he doesn’t want the head coaching role at the AFL club, Crows chief executive Andrew Fagan says. Camporeale, who took over the job …
Continue reading Crows set their sights on next AFL coachWayne Bennett has credited a loss to the Sydney Roosters for sparking Brisbane’s NRL premiership tilt that has surprised even the master coach. The Roosters looked to have gained more …
Continue reading Roosters loss made year: BennettAdelaide will vigorously pursue adequate compensation for departing star Patrick Dangerfield, saying they know what they want from AFL rivals Geelong for the brilliant midfielder. But Crows chief executive Andrew …
Continue reading We’ll play hard ball on Dangerfield: CrowsWests Tigers skipper Robbie Farah looks set to remain at Concord next NRL season with new CEO Justin Pascoe saying the club intends to honour his contract. In just his …
Continue reading Tigers vow to honour Farah contractDylan Walker and Aaron Gray have been moved out of intensive care and into a private ward as their conditions continue to improve. The health of the South Sydney duo …
Continue reading Souths’ Walker, Gray leave intensive careBrisbane coach Wayne Bennett has admitted he did not initially think the Broncos could surge to an NRL grand final qualifier this season. Brisbane host minor premiers Sydney Roosters in …
Continue reading Broncos’ NRL finals run surprises BennettRugby league has begun reinforcing its foundations in Queensland ahead of an anticipated AFL invasion, unveiling a new headquarters and keeping the door ajar for expansion and a possible NRL …
Continue reading NRL doubles down on Qld heartlandProp Paul James is Wales’ biggest fitness concern heading into a World Cup showdown against host nation England on Saturday. The result of the match is likely to have a …
Continue reading Paul James Wales’ biggest fitness concernThree key duels for the first preliminary final between Fremantle and Hawthorn at Domain Stadium. *Nat Fyfe (Frem) v Sam Mitchell (Haw) It’s unlikely these two players will spend much …
Continue reading Key match-ups for 1st AFL Prelim FinalBrisbane coach Wayne Bennett admits he did not initially think the Broncos could surge to an NRL grand final qualifier this season. Brisbane host minor premiers Sydney Roosters in the …
Continue reading Title-chasing Broncos surprise BennettNorth Queensland co-captain Johnathan Thurston says the Cowboys have to find another level to stay in the hunt for a maiden NRL premiership. Last week’s semi-final belting of Cronulla in …
Continue reading Cowboys must find another gear: JT

