For Darren Lehmann it’s not so much a case of first XI, but first XIs. Australia’s coach will adopt “a squad mentality” as he seeks to guide them through their …
Continue reading Lehmann wants ‘squad mentality’ at CupNational selectors will assess Michael Clarke on Thursday before considering the merits of a shock recall for the World Cup opener. Clarke on Wednesday provided the biggest indication yet he …
Continue reading Clarke scores 64, eyes World CupA poor crowd on the Gold Coast on Friday night shouldn’t cloud the debate around the future of the NRL’s Indigenous All Stars clash, according to Justin Hodges. The 32-year-old …
Continue reading Take All Stars up north: HodgesThe Black Caps, with half centuries from Brendon McCullum and Kane Williamson, have completed their dress rehearsal for the Cricket World Cup with an emphatic 134-run win over South Africa …
Continue reading Black Caps in emphatic win over ProteasMichael Clarke has provided the biggest indication yet he will take part in the World Cup – by scoring 64 in Wednesday’s warm-up game at the MCG. Clarke, captaining Australia …
Continue reading Clarke out for 64 in warm-up gameNSW Waratahs plan on turning their already respected scrum into a genuine weapon, as they look for improvement in their quest for back-to-back Super Rugby titles. The Tahs boast four …
Continue reading Waratahs want to make scrum a weaponShe’s only 18 but there’s no fear for England’s Charley Hull about being the favourite for this week’s Ladies Masters on the Gold Coast. In an era of women’s golf …
Continue reading Hull happy to be Masters favouriteThe NRL will trial two rule changes in Friday night’s Indigenous All Stars match that could become permanent as soon as next year. The 40-20 rule has been relaxed to …
Continue reading NRL to trial new rules in All Stars gameAttack may be considered the best form of defence. But prized Brisbane recruit Anthony Milford says his priority this NRL season will be making tackles – not breaking them. Ex-Canberra …
Continue reading Milford focuses on defence for BroncosWorried Adelaide players say they won’t be spooked by the injury to Brent Reilly, who remains in intensive care with skull fractures. Reilly suffered several fractures to the left side …
Continue reading Reilly’s injury won’t spook us: CrowsMichael Clarke has won the toss and opted to bat first in Australia’s World Cup warm-up clash with the United Arab Emirates in Melbourne. Clarke is captaining Australia for the …
Continue reading Clarke on 8, Aus 0-27 after five oversThe Western Bulldogs appear set to withdraw Stewart Crameri from their opening NAB Challenge matches as the Essendon supplements scandal plays havoc with the AFL pre-season. Confusion surrounds Essendon’s opening …
Continue reading ‘Dogs to decide Crameri’s AFL pre-seasonNRL chief Dave Smith has defended incoming head of strategy Shane Richardson and the code’s integrity unit after an investigation into the US bar brawl involving two South Sydney players …
Continue reading Smith defends Richardson over Souths probeThe Melbourne Rebels say there’s no ideal time to face the Crusaders despite the teams heading into their Super Rugby opening round clash in contrasting form. While the Rebels have …
Continue reading Rebels expect Crusaders to come out firingThis week we head to the majestic Pebble Beach in California for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am. This event first started in 1937 at the Rancho Santa Fe …
Continue reading AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am 2015 Tips and PreviewMichael Clarke is set to take his most serious step towards the World Cup on Wednesday, when Australia face the United Arab Emirates at the MCG. All eyes will be …
Continue reading Clarke wins toss, Aust to bat against UAEMichael Clarke has won the toss and opted to bat first in Australia’s World Cup warm-up clash with the United Arab Emirates in Melbourne. Clarke is captaining Australia for the …
Continue reading Clarke wins toss, Aus to bat against UAEThe dominance of the Queensland Reds scrum in pre-season didn’t come as a surprise to forwards coach Nick Stiles ahead of their Super Rugby opener against the ACT Brumbies. While …
Continue reading Reds scrum on the up, says Stiles

