Melbourne’s season fell of a cliff after their bye last year and coach Paul Roos has challenged his players to make sure this campaign doesn’t suffer a similar fate. Last …
Continue reading Roos wants more from Demons after byePort Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has warned the absence of key forwards Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett won’t stop Sydney posing a major threat to a Power side seeking to …
Continue reading Swans still dangerous without FranklinHere’s another reason for NSW fans to play for a miracle recovery for Robbie Farah from his hand injury, Michael Ennis’ poor State of Origin record. Farah went under the …
Continue reading Ennis Origin record a worry for BluesAustralia has converted its biggest Wimbledon contingent in 20 years to its best start to the tournament since before the turn of the century. But friendships are about to go …
Continue reading Aussie housemates to clash at WimbledonIsrael Folau’s three-year recommitment to the Wallabies and NSW Waratahs has the Australian Rugby Union talking tough, declaring a commercial victory over the NRL. Much like Folau does on the …
Continue reading Folau sticks with ARU in over NRLWhether it’s flattening David Klemmer or resuming hostilities with Paul Gallen, Queensland wrecking ball Josh Papalii says he’s ready to do whatever is needed to deliver victory in next week’s …
Continue reading Papalii ready and willing for MaroonsCasey Dellacqua is determined to turn up the heat on Ukrainian 17th seed Elina Svitolina with Wimbledon temperatures set to soar to record highs. Wimbledon organisers drew up emergency measures …
Continue reading Dellacqua to turn up heat at WimbledonGreater Western Sydney will be hoping a massive injury toll of key defenders doesn’t result in Richmond spearhead Jack Riewoldt producing a bumper haul like his 11-goal bag against them …
Continue reading Giants run short of key AFL backsA Sunshine Coast footballer whose death deeply affected rugby league from the grass roots to the elite has been remembered as a carefree “gentle giant” in an emotional public funeral. …
Continue reading League’s outpouring of grief for AckermanNorth Melbourne caretaker boss Darren Crocker has no idea what to expect this weekend but is sure of his AFL coaching future from next week. After Saturday’s match with crisis-hit …
Continue reading Kangaroos say they won’t sledge SunsIsrael Folau has signed a three-year deal to remain with the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Waratahs until the end of 2018. The 26-year-old fullback has agreed to a flexible …
Continue reading Folau sticks with ARUA Hawaii man pleaded guilty Tuesday to using Robert Allenby’s credit cards after the Australian golfer said he was robbed and beaten in Honolulu. Allenby recounted a bizarre saga in …
Continue reading Man guilty over using Allenby credit cardsNewcastle forward Robbie Rochow will have surgery on his broken arm on Wednesday and miss up to eight weeks of the NRL season. Further compounding the Knights’ injury woes, the …
Continue reading Knights forward Rochow out for eight weeksCollingwood won’t take a backward step when they face off against Hawthorn in Friday night’s blockbuster at the MCG, Magpies coach Nathan Buckley says. The Hawks have returned to their …
Continue reading Pies ready for unsociable Hawks: BuckleyIsrael Folau has signed a three-year deal to remain with the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Waratahs until the end of 2018. The 26-year-old fullback’s retention was announced at the …
Continue reading Folau signs new contract with ARUPenrith star Matt Moylan has targeted the club’s round 24 clash against St George-Illawarra for his NRL return from a long-term foot injury. The Panthers fullback was initially slated to …
Continue reading Penrith star Matt Moylan targets round 24NRL coach Wayne Bennett has paid tribute to footballer James Ackerman in an emotional funeral on the Sunshine Coast. Appearing on a big screen in front of hundreds of mourners, …
Continue reading Bennett pays tribute to Ackerman, familyAustralian Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has not ruled out a move to Ferrari next Formula 1 season, but says it’s unlikely. With out-of-contract and under-pressure Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen …
Continue reading Ricciardo says Ferrari move is unlikely


