A three-year-old running in a Group One race over two miles is becoming a novelty in Australian racing. In Darley’s case, it is unheard of but what Australian Derby runner-up …
Continue reading Tupac Amaru up to Sydney Cup 2014 task: SnowdenCanberra CEO Don Furner says securing star fullback Anthony Milford before the round 13 deadline remains the NRL club’s top priority. But he admits they’ll first need to start winning …
Continue reading Milford remains Raiders’ top priorityConsistent mare Catkins dominates betting for Saturday’s Queen of the Turf at Randwick. The Chris Waller trained Catkins is firm $3.30 favourite with online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au and holds more money than the …
Continue reading Queen of the Turf Stakes 2014 betting one-way trafficGreater Western Sydney will add another giant to their senior ranks on Sunday with No.1 draft pick Tom Boyd to make his AFL debut against the Adelaide Crows. The 18-year-old …
Continue reading GWS to debut No.1 draft pickRookie South Sydney centre Kirisome Auva’a believes working day in day out with Melbourne’s superstars has given him the perfect preparation for life in the NRL. Auva’a debuted in the …
Continue reading Souths young gun ready to fireCollingwood president Eddie McGuire has a flair for big statements and the latest honour bestowed upon Lou Richards was the perfect occasion to let rip. “He invented football as entertainment,” …
Continue reading Lou Richards wins AFL achievement awardThe NSW Waratahs are banking on Israel Folau’s attacking verve to revive their flagging Super Rugby season in Saturday night’s crunch match against the Bulls. After opening 2014 with stylish …
Continue reading Waratahs banking on Folau magicThe Australian Turf Club has agreed to a push from stewards to move the rail out six metres for the second day of The Championships at Randwick on Saturday. The …
Continue reading Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2014: Rail to be moved further out at RandwickSt George Illawarra centre Dylan Farrell is expected to play again this season despite rupturing his pectoral muscle in Monday night’s controversial loss to Melbourne. Farrell has undergone surgery and …
Continue reading Farrell will play again in 2014: DragonsAmong Melbourne Rebels’ Super Rugby losses, their heavy defeat at the hands of the Western Force is the one that really jars. The Rebels went into the round-two clash riding …
Continue reading Rebels out to make amends against ForceThat’s not our level. We’re better than that. St Kilda AFL coach Alan Richardson has refused to concede his side have found their level following last week’s 86-point loss to …
Continue reading Saints aim to lift after heavy AFL lossThe bump is dead, and Fremantle coach Ross Lyon couldn’t be happier. Under the AFL’s latest crackdown on head-high hits, players who opt to bump instead of tackle are now …
Continue reading I’m not sad the bump is dead: Ross LyonWinning next week’s Super Rugby grand final rematch against the Chiefs will be a small step towards solace for Brumbies halfback Nic White, who says last year’s defeat cut him …
Continue reading Brumbies plan on revenge against ChiefsYoung Warriors back Ngani Laumape is under pressure to perform when he steps into his more familiar position of centre against St George Illawarra on Saturday. Laumape has been used …
Continue reading Laumape back in familiar role for WarriorsBen McGlynn has sounded a stern warning to his Sydney teammates: start pulling your weight or risk denting the AFL club’s proud history. The Swans have endured their worst start …
Continue reading Pride on the line for Swans, says McGlynnHe’s the big-name recruit suffering a crisis of confidence but Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin isn’t fussed by the form of Ben Barba. The 2012 Dally M medallist will be desperate …
Continue reading Barba form no issue for Broncos coachHe may expect NSW Origin selectors to look the other way but Knights veteran Willie Mason is squarely in Brisbane’s sights ahead of Friday night’s NRL clash at Newcastle. Mason, …
Continue reading Broncos keen to shut down MasonPromising three-year-old filly Beatniks faces her campaign swan song in an Eagle Farm race on Saturday that will launch winter carnival bids for most of her rivals. Beatniks ran an …
Continue reading Beatniks to bow out after Princess Stakes 2014


