India’s chief tormentor throughout summer has turned the heat up on MS Dhoni’s men, suggesting they will carry “scars” into the World Cup semi-final. Steve Smith scored an astonishing 769 …
Continue reading Few scars for India in semi: Steve SmithAlex Rance will have unrestricted AFL free agency, meaning the Richmond defender is in an ideal bargaining position if he decides to test the market. Rance had decided earlier this …
Continue reading Tigers upbeat Rance will stay in AFLCronulla coach Shane Flanagan is set to pitchfork Luke Lewis into a crucial playmaking role in Saturday’s clash with Gold to try to resuscitate the Sharks’ flagging NRL season. Ben …
Continue reading Lewis set for Sharks NRL playmaking roleWestern Australia are giving themselves a shot at an unlikely Sheffield Shield title, pushing ahead to claim a 111-run lead against Victoria at tea on the fourth day at Bellerive …
Continue reading Pattinson off injured for Vics in ShieldGold Coast are hoping rising star Kane Elgey can be the spark to deliver the club their first NRL win of 2015. The 21-year-old has been named to make his …
Continue reading Titans turn to rookie halfback in NRLIn-demand Richmond key defender Alex Rance has unrestricted AFL free agent status, raising the stakes of his future with the Tigers. Rance has put off contract negotiations with the club …
Continue reading AFL lists Rance as unrestricted free agentTasmania have snapped up teenage batting star Jake Doran on a two-year contract, comparing the “coup” to their signing of Shane Watson 14 years ago. NSW wanted to retain the …
Continue reading Teen cricket star signs with TasmaniaMatt Allwood will make his Warriors NRL debut at centre against Brisbane in a backline shuffle to cater for the absence of Sam Tomkins. Fullback Tomkins will miss four-six weeks …
Continue reading Allwood at centre in Warriors NRL debutAnthony Watmough admits he hasn’t been up to standard in his opening three NRL games for Parramatta. After his much-hyped off-season move from Manly, Watmough was expected to provide the …
Continue reading I’ve had a poor start at Parra: WatmoughNorth Melbourne vice-captain Jack Ziebell is confident he will be ready for round one of the AFL season despite his concussion. The star midfielder was knocked out during last Saturday’s …
Continue reading Ziebell aims to play in AFL openerCronulla’s Ben Barba and Newcastle’s Korbin Sims will both miss two NRL matches after taking early guilty pleas on charges from third-round games. Wests Tigers winger Pat Richards has been …
Continue reading Barba, Sims to miss two NRL games eachSkipper Justin Hodges has launched a passionate plea for Brisbane to re-sign Sam Thaiday amid speculation the benched back-rower is playing for his future at the NRL club. NSW forward …
Continue reading Broncos must re-sign Sam Thaiday: HodgesStar recruit James O’Connor feels ready to show his true wares and it’s likely to be in his favoured position as the embattled Queensland Reds welcome back a host of …
Continue reading O’Connor ready to shine on Reds wingMartin Kennedy is holding up well despite the drug allegations against him, his Sydney Roosters teammates say. Last week Kennedy was provisionally suspended from the NRL over claims of the …
Continue reading Kennedy staying positive say RoostersMelbourne Storm prop Jordan McLean talks like he plays rugby league – direct with little fuss. The 23-year-old doesn’t like to deviate from the script set by Storm coach Craig …
Continue reading Storm’s McLean focused on footballGold Coast enforcer Greg Bird’s late hit on Newcastle playmaker Jarrod Mullen was deemed a “concerning act” and drew a warning from the match review committee. Mullen had to be …
Continue reading Bird warned over “concerning” tackleBen Barba will miss two NRL matches after taking the early guilty plea on two charges stemming from Cronulla’s round three NRL loss to Melbourne. The struggling playmaker will miss …
Continue reading Barba outed for two NRL matchesGold Coast captain Gary Ablett has chosen to miss the annual AFL captain’s day in Melbourne as he attempts to prove his fitness for next week’s season opener. The Suns …
Continue reading Ablett to miss AFL captain’s call

