Already blessed with two world-class openside flankers, Phil Waugh wants the Wallabies to add a third to the mix – 34-year-old George Smith. Former Wallabies No.7 Waugh knows Smith better …
Continue reading Waugh backs Smith for WallabiesBrett Deledio’s calf injury is set to rule the influential Richmond midfielder out for another two AFL matches. Last week, coach Damien Hardwick said the Tigers were confident that the …
Continue reading No Deledio for AFL TigersBrisbane are poised to select captain Tom Rockliff for Sunday’s AFL clash with West Coast at the Gabba but will only play him if he can prove he’s ready. The …
Continue reading Rockliff AFL return likely for LionsCarlton champion Chris Judd is set to miss Saturday’s AFL clash against St Kilda in Wellington due to a tight hamstring. Judd has been a rare shining light in what …
Continue reading Judd a likely AFL absentee for BluesBrisbane coach Justin Leppitsch is hopeful captain Tom Rockliff will make his return from a serious rib injury in Sunday’s AFL clash against West Coast. The winless Lions have been …
Continue reading Lions hopeful of Rockliff returnRelaxing Wallabies eligibility rules comes at a cost, according to All Blacks veteran Keven Mealamu. Mealamu sees pros and cons for Australian rugby in the new rules which allow overseas-based …
Continue reading Wallabies policy change has cost: MealamuCanterbury centre Josh Morris has been ruled out of Friday night’s NRL clash with the Wests Tigers due to an ankle injury. Coach Des Hasler confirmed on Thursday morning Morris …
Continue reading Josh Morris ruled out for NRL BulldogsMarc Leishman fully expects to be rusty this week in the Zurich Classic, not that he’s all that concerned. His outlook has been transformed since he took the past month …
Continue reading Leishman rejoins PGA TourNew Zealand coach Stephen Kearney has squashed the prospect of recalling veteran NRL playmaker Benji Marshall for next week’s Anzac Test against Australia. While he acknowledges Marshall has been in …
Continue reading Kearney rules out Marshall for Anzac TestOpening batsman Soumya Sarkar has hit a maiden one-day century as Bangladesh thrashed woeful Pakistan by eight wickets in Dhaka to sweep the one-day series 3-0. The 22-year-old left-hander smashed …
Continue reading Sarkar helps Banglas to Pakistan ODI sweepAlastair Cook closed in on becoming England’s highest Test run-maker as his team began their pursuit of West Indies’ 299 all out on the second day of the second Test …
Continue reading Cook closes in on England recordSt Kilda expect star Carlton midfielder Chris Judd will play in the Wellington AFL Anzac Day match. But just the rumour of Judd’s withdrawal from the game was enough to …
Continue reading Saints expect Judd will play in AFLThe revolving door at the Blues has flung four All Blacks out of their team to face the Crusaders but swung another five back in. Coach John Kirwan has made …
Continue reading Blues overhaul team to face CrusadersThe ARU isn’t ruling out further tinkering of its Wallabies selection policy as it looks to fend off cashed-up European and Japanese clubs pilfering Australia’s blue-chip rugby stocks. The governing …
Continue reading ARU steps up bid to retain starsRebounding defender Matthew Broadbent says Saturday’s clash with Hawthorn could help set up Port Adelaide’s entire AFL season. The Power host the reigning premiers in a rematch of last year’s …
Continue reading Power prepare for crunch clash with HawksDavid Warner has continued his magnificent Indian Premier League form, blasting a superb 91 as his Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 16-run victory in a rain-affected game over Kolkata Knight Riders. …
Continue reading Starc returns from injury as Warner firesFormer Wales captain Dai Young has urged England to stick with their policy of only selecting home-based players for international matches, saying Wales’ decision to pick stars at overseas clubs …
Continue reading England urged not to follow ARU leadRising Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios’ injury comeback has fallen flat with a three-set defeat to world No.192 Elias Ymer at the Barcelona Open. Second-seeded Rafael Nadal, meanwhile, had a …
Continue reading Kyrgios falters in injury comeback match
