Wallabies flanker Liam Gill is one of four starting changes for Queensland as they try to mark Quade Cooper’s 100th Reds match on Friday with a much-needed win. Out for …
Continue reading Reds ring changes for Quade’s 100th capOne is the reigning Golden Boot winner with 30 rugby league Tests to his name, the other is a Penrith reserve grader in his debut international. The gulf in experience …
Continue reading Thurston v John: league’s David v GoliathCountry centre Jamal Idris admits he’s harboured a burning desire to put the City slickers back in their box ever since he was a kid. Idris, 23, will represent Country …
Continue reading No love lost between City and CountryMichael Cheika’s past misconduct came back to bite him as the NSW Waratahs’ coach was slammed in a damning finding by Super Rugby’s judiciary for verbally abusing a sideline cameraman. …
Continue reading Cheika slammed by Super Rugby judiciaryThe Wests Tigers have granted forward Ben Murdoch-Masila an immediate release from his NRL contract to join rivals Penrith. The 23-year-old will link up with the Panthers for the remainder …
Continue reading Tiger Murdoch-Masila in Penrith NRL moveVeteran coach Tim Sheens admits Friday night may present Sydney sports fans with their final opportunity to see first-hand the most dominant rugby league team in history. If Sheens’ unbackable …
Continue reading See great Kangaroos while you can: SheensKiwi flanker Scott Fuglistaller is calling Australia home for another two years after re-signing with the Melbourne Rebels. Fuglistaller, 27, has inked a new deal that will see him stay …
Continue reading Fuglistaller signs new Rebels rugby dealNew AFL boss Gillon McLachlan admits one of his first jobs will be to calm growing fan anger about the cost of attending the game. League chairman Mike Fitzpatrick announced …
Continue reading New AFL boss moves to calm fansThree games ago, Carlton’s forward line was an AFL laughing stock but now it’s giving Nathan Buckley headaches. The Blues slumped to just seven goals in their loss to Melbourne …
Continue reading Magpies face AFL defensive dilemmaPenrith’s Isaac John has been plucked from reserve grade to play five-eighth for New Zealand in Friday’s Anzac rugby league Test against Australia in Sydney. Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney named …
Continue reading NZ name John at No.6 for Aust league TestNewcastle have extended the playing contract of Alex McKinnon beyond this year, the NRL club announced on Wednesday. The Knights and McKinnon were involved in negotiating a contract extension when …
Continue reading Knights extend McKinnon’s NRL contractAustralian coach Tim Sheens says it’s not his job to protect the credibility of international rugby league as he plots a world record-equalling 16th straight Test victory on Friday night. …
Continue reading Kangaroos eye world recordAustralian NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose has been slapped with a $US25,000 ($A27,000) fine for punching rival Casey Mears in the face during a post-race altercation. The two had been racing …
Continue reading NASCAR fines Ambrose for post-race fightSaturday night’s AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs looms as a mini-final for Essendon, who are on a three-game losing streak. Essendon have claimed two wins from six rounds and …
Continue reading Bombers face crucial AFL ‘mini-final’With four winners already this season, Australia’s US PGA Tour golfers are starting to set their sights on becoming the first to claim the season-long FedEx Cup title. Since the …
Continue reading Aussie golfers eyeing US tour playoffsGold Coast coach Guy McKenna will offer his team as hired muscle if that’s what it takes to ensure the roof is closed at Etihad Stadium on the weekend. The …
Continue reading McKenna keen to put a lid on EtihadKarmichael Hunt’s AFL story is still being told but it’s been a ripping read so far in the opinion of Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna. The Suns’ coach leapt to …
Continue reading Hunt AFL criticism is unfounded: McKennaGillon McLachlan will take over as AFL chief executive, with Andrew Demetriou to leave the post earlier than expected. AFL Commission chairman Mike Fitzpatrick on Wednesday announced McLachlan’s appointment following …
Continue reading AFL names Gillon McLachlan as new CEO

