Six years ago South African captain Victor Matfield got up close and personal with Matt Giteau as Barbarians teammates. It has ensured Matfield will again be keeping a close eye …
Continue reading Boks captain wary of Giteau returnSt Kilda have named No.1 draft pick Paddy McCartin for his third AFL game, with skipper Nick Riewoldt racing to be fit to face Richmond on Sunday. McCartin made his …
Continue reading McCartin in as Saints sweat on RiewoldtBad boy Bernard Tomic has laughed off his early-morning arrest in Miami but Tennis Australia are struggling to see the funny side of the incident. Tomic was taken into custody …
Continue reading Tomic apologises after Miami arrestNewcastle are not only battling to avoid the NRL wooden spoon but also the second biggest fall from grace in the history of the code. The Knights are in line …
Continue reading Knights battle unwanted piece of historyThe immediate playing future of Sydney Roosters centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall is uncertain with an Apprehended Violence Order filed against him by former partner Jessica Peris. Peris is the daughter of …
Continue reading AVO against NRL’s Kenny-DowallPlay in the second round of the 144th British Open at St Andrews has been suspended due to heavy rain and winds. Overnight downpours have flooded parts of the course, …
Continue reading Play suspended at British OpenAustralia’s Davis Cup title hopes are on the verge of collapse with Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios losing their opening singles matches on a day of high drama. Kokkinakis lost …
Continue reading Australia down 2-0 in Davis CupSydney Roosters centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall has had an Apprehended Violence Order filed against him by his former partner Jessica Peris. Peris is the daughter of Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris, …
Continue reading AVO filed v NRL’s Kenny-DowallQuade Cooper can claim a head-start in the battle to be the Wallabies’ premier World Cup playmaker after coach Michael Cheika threw his weight behind the mercurial five-eighth to fire …
Continue reading Cheika wants “variation” from Quade, GeniaA few weeks ago he wasn’t allowed to play first grade but Parramatta playmaker Luke Kelly is now hoping a small window of opportunity can keep him in the NRL. …
Continue reading NRL’s in form Kelly could be dumped againRising star Thanasi Kokkinakis is confident the drama surrounding Bernard Tomic won’t affect Australia’s chances of securing a Davis Cup semi-final berth. Australia are 1-0 down in their quarter-final tie …
Continue reading Davis Cup team try to forget Tomic dramaCronulla will have five-eighth Blake Austin firmly in their sights on Saturday, as they do battle with Canberra for a crack at the NRL’s top eight. Austin wowed fans and …
Continue reading Sharks look to shut down NRL star AustinA prospective top-two finish and all the advantages that come with it could well be on the line for both Hawthorn and Sydney when they square off in an AFL …
Continue reading Hawks coach welcomes Roughead’s returnCarlton coach John Barker is wary of a wounded Fremantle, expecting the Dockers to bounce back hard after suffering only their second loss of the AFL season. The Dockers suffered …
Continue reading Blues braced for Dockers’ AFL backlashCronulla coach Shane Flanagan says he will continue to try to convince Paul Gallen to give up his State of Origin career but it is not a sticking point in …
Continue reading Sharks won’t force Gallen to quit OriginMichael Cheika has stressed there are “no gambles” in his Wallabies side for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against South Africa at Suncorp Stadium. But he also provided his players with …
Continue reading ‘No gambles’ in Wallabies squad: CheikaHawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson is delighted to have key forward Jarryd Roughead back in his team for Saturday night’s AFL grand final rematch against Sydney. Roughead has been cleared to …
Continue reading Clarkson welcomes Roughead’s returnSt George-Illawarra coach Paul McGregor admits there’s a sense of occasion surrounding Saturday night’s clash against South Sydney at the SCG. The Dragons will be out to end a five-game …
Continue reading Dragons celebrate 50-year premiership

