NSW Waratahs hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau has been named to make his long-awaited return from concussion-related problems against Queensland in Sydney this weekend. Polota-Nau was ruled out for five weeks in …
Continue reading Polota-Nau named for Super comebackThe AFL career of Ryan Crowley is almost certainly over after the Fremantle tagger was suspended for one year for breaching the league’s anti-doping code. The start of the suspension …
Continue reading Crowley banned for one yearBilly Slater and his suspect shoulder will have no place to hide on the rugby league battleground of State of Origin, NSW warn. Prop Aaron Woods on Thursday made no …
Continue reading Slater can’t hide say BluesGreg Inglis is set to spend time on the wing for Queensland in a bid to get more involved in next week’s State of Origin game two in Melbourne. The …
Continue reading Inglis to wing it in Origin IIMelbourne’s four best pros may be missing, but the NRL side isn’t going to focus on the cons that come with State of Origin. Ryan Hinchcliffe will captain a depleted …
Continue reading Depleted Storm look at Origin upsideAustralian allrounder George Bailey has signed for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League for another two years. Bailey’s signing on Thursday adds to an already exciting lineup for …
Continue reading Bailey back for Hurricanes in BBLCanterbury skipper James Graham is expected to miss a month of NRL action because of the hamstring injury suffered in the win over St George-Illawarra last week. Scans this week …
Continue reading Dogs skipper Graham out for a monthWallabies and NSW Waratahs flanker Michael Hooper has signed a contract extension that will keep him playing rugby in Australia until at least the end of 2018. The incumbent Wallabies …
Continue reading Hooper re-signs with ARU until end of 2018Canterbury skipper James Graham is expected to miss a month of NRL action because of the hamstring injury suffered in the win over St George-Illawarra last week. Scans this week …
Continue reading Dogs skipper Graham to miss 4 more matchesThe Brumbies have resisted the urge to start Matt Toomua in Saturday’s clash with the Crusaders, even though a top-two Super Rugby finish is on the line. Coach Stephen Larkham …
Continue reading Brumbies resist urge to start ToomuaSydney midfielder Josh Kennedy has applauded opposing players’ calls for AFL fans not to boo Adam Goodes. Goodes has been sporadically booed by opposition fans over the past two seasons, …
Continue reading Swans welcome Goodes supportGeelong defender Harry Taylor says the Cats must iron out the inconsistencies in their game if they are to prevail against Port Adelaide on Friday night. Like the Power, Geelong …
Continue reading Taylor wants hot and cold Cats to liftEvery AFL player is desperate for their mid-season bye, but for Hawthorn’s Luke Breust the timing isn’t quite right. Breust has been able to enjoy the beach and a hit …
Continue reading Hawks star Breust still juggling ballsScott Higginbotham has left an indelible mark on the Melbourne Rebels, but the outgoing captain is confident the Super Rugby club will thrive without him. The Rebels’ fifth and most …
Continue reading Higginbotham looks to go out with a bangHis team is in danger of falling to a fifth straight loss of the season, but Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor insists he’s not overly-concerned about their lowly position on …
Continue reading Taylor not concerned about ladder spotThe end of a nightmare Super Rugby season will bring no relief for the Queensland Reds, according to coach Richard Graham. The Reds will end a campaign they’d rather forget …
Continue reading End near but no relief for RedsWhat was meant to be a game of celebration has taken on a grim feel for Keven Mealamu. New Zealand rugby’s most enduring player notches his 175th and final game …
Continue reading Mourning Mealamu set for Blues farewellThe United States’ reputation as the most successful rugby nation in Olympic history will be on the line this weekend as the emerging force of the seven-a-side code attempt to …
Continue reading US eye Olympic rugby Sevens berth

