Once mocked for his apparent lack of effort, Adam Blair is now being asked to assess Brisbane’s NRL premiership mettle after a gutsy turnaround. And Blair likes what he sees, …
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Rotation has been a dirty word in Australian sport since the days of former chief cricket selector John Inverarity. But Wayne Bennett has revived the art of bringing players in …
Continue reading Bennett believes in Broncos’ rotationNorth Queensland coach Paul Green has rested matchwinning playmaker Johnathan Thurston for Saturday night’s home NRL clash with Cronulla. Michael Morgan will slot in at halfback for Thurston who is …
Continue reading Thurston omitted by CowboysVeteran Brisbane Lions defender Matt Maguire has announced his AFL retirement due to ongoing symptoms from a concussion suffered two months ago. The 31-year-old affectionately known as “Goose” has not …
Continue reading Lions defender calls timeCronulla and NSW captain Paul Gallen is no certainty to play this weekend as he continues to recover from a rib injury. Gallen has been named as 18th man for …
Continue reading Gallen no certainty for Cowboys NRL clashWaratahs coach in waiting Daryl Gibson has quashed speculation NSW could snap up Quade Cooper and is confident their own backline superstars Israel Folau and Kurtley Beale will soon re-sign. …
Continue reading Waratahs won’t chase Wallaby Quade CooperTeammates are comforting shattered Brisbane Broncos footballer Francis Molo after his tackle which resulted in a player’s death was referred straight to the Queensland Rugby League judiciary on Tuesday. Tributes …
Continue reading Fateful tackle cited by QRLBarely a week after signing for the club, Gold Coast recruit Chad Redman will be thrust into the No.9 jersey with no backup for Sunday’s clash with the Sydney Roosters …
Continue reading Injury-hit Titans scrape together sidePort Adelaide won’t change its game plan despite being seemingly worked out by AFL rivals, defiant captain Travis Boak says. Boak says mental fragility, rather than tactics, is behind the …
Continue reading Port won’t change AFL style: captain BoakIf anyone was going to accuse NSW coach Laurie Daley of double standards, then it would be the day after he declared troubled Blues centre Michael Jennings a definite starter …
Continue reading Hodges, Pearce happy for Jennings to playNorth Melbourne’s bad luck with their 2014 draft class has continued with Sam Durdin suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. Durdin, the 16th overall pick at last year’s national draft, injured …
Continue reading Young Roo Durdin ruled out for AFL seasonOutclassed in State of Origin II, Justin Hodges would have been forgiven for wanting to see the back of NSW centre Michael Jennings. However, the Queensland veteran will relish another …
Continue reading Hodges relishes Jennings Origin challengeFremantle coach Ross Lyon wants his top of the ladder AFL team to find a way to better capitalise on their dominance up the field against Collingwood. Fremantle are coming …
Continue reading Freo focus on attack ahead of Pies clashMitchell Pearce has backed NSW coach Laurie Daley’s decision to select his Sydney Roosters teammate Michael Jennings for State of Origin III. Daley spoke to Pearce on Monday before announcing …
Continue reading Pearce OK with Jennings’ Origin returnJohn Newcombe is backing former quarter-finalist Bernard Tomic to cash in on his soaring ranking and vastly improved fitness to make another big Wimbledon charge. Newcombe also believes Nick Kyrgios …
Continue reading Newk tips good things for TomicCollingwood coach Nathan Buckley will resist the temptation to take three not-quite-fit Magpies west to face AFL leaders Fremantle. While Jarryd Blair is available after getting through a key training …
Continue reading Buckley keeps key AFL trio on iceNew Blues coach Tana Umaga is under no illusions about the challenge ahead after being charged with turning around the fortunes of the struggling Super Rugby side. But the former …
Continue reading Time right to coach Blues in rugby: UmagaCronulla and NSW captain Paul Gallen is no certainty to play this weekend as he continues to recover from a rib injury. Gallen is expected to be named for Saturday’s …
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