Two penalty tries from dominant scrummaging in as many weeks means nothing to Brumbies and Wallabies tighthead prop Ben Alexander. Not when you’re about to pack down against the man …
Continue reading Brumbies’ scrum tries mean zip: AlexanderFremantle have been dealt a triple blow heading into Friday night’s AFL grand final re-match against Hawthorn, with Michael Barlow ruled out for up to six weeks due to a …
Continue reading Dockers Barlow cut down by knee injuryFremantle are now outright flag favourites for the first time since the markets were opened, with online bookmaker sportsbet firming them from $4.25 to $3.70 over the weekend. $250 AFL …
Continue reading Fremantle’s odds shorten into outright 2014 AFL Premiership favouritesMelbourne Storm players are doing their best to support teammate Jordan McLean, who is “just getting by” ahead of his NRL judiciary appearance over the tackle that broke Alex McKinnon’s …
Continue reading Storm supporting teammate McLeanWarriors second rower Sione Lousi is to contest the grading of his dangerous throw charge at an NRL judiciary hearing on Thursday night. Lousi is facing a three-match suspension after …
Continue reading Warriors’ Lousi seeks NRL charge downgradeCoach Michael Maguire says he will persist with his rookie halves combination despite South Sydney’s poor start to the NRL season. Maguire made a significant change to the Rabbitohs structure …
Continue reading Maguire retains belief in team changesAustralia’s peak sports medicine body has called for a ban on lift tackles in all football codes following the horrific injury to NRL player Alex McKinnon. The 22-year-old Newcastle back-rower …
Continue reading SMA calls for ban on lift tackles in footyCollingwood AFL captain Scott Pendlebury didn’t train with the main group on Tuesday but the Magpies say he should be fine for Saturday’s round-three clash with Geelong. Pendlebury had scans …
Continue reading AFL Magpies confident on PendleburyWest Coast defender Shannon Hurn could miss up to six AFL games due to a knee injury, while Beau Waters is on track to make his playing return within the …
Continue reading Shannon Hurn hit for six by knee injuryStar Fremantle midfielder Nathan Fyfe is out of contention for the Brownlow Medal after accepting a two-match AFL suspension. Fyfe was among early season favourites for the Brownlow but he …
Continue reading Fyfe out of Brownlow with AFL banGolden Slipper favourite Earthquake has drawn a wide gate for the $3.5 million race. One of three runners for Darley Australia, Earthquake came up with barrier 13 in the 16-horse …
Continue reading Golden Slipper 2014: Earthquake draws out in G1 FieldThe odds of Earthquake winning Saturday’s Golden Slipper have eased from $2.10 to $2.30 at Sportingbet after the unbeaten filly drew barrier 13, a gate that no horse has ever won the …
Continue reading Earthquake’s odds drift in 2014 Golden Slipper bettingChad Schofield will have his first ride in the Golden Slipper on a horse chosen by a man who won the rich race twice. Bring Me The Maid secured her …
Continue reading Golden Slipper Field – 2014The $3million dollar Golden Slipper Field was released this morning ahead of the mid day barrier draw. The race will have a full field with one emergency in the race …
Continue reading Golden Slipper Field – 2014England Ashes opener Michael Carberry has questioned the communication skills of those in charge of English cricket and claims he has been given a “shorter rope” than other players. The …
Continue reading Carberry questions England communicationWe will be providing a live feed of today’s Golden Slipper barrier draw conducted in the Sydney CBD at Martin Place from Twelve noon. The field for the Golden Slipper …
Continue reading Live: 2014 Golden Slipper barrier drawContract talks are the last thing on the mind of Melbourne Demons coach Paul Roos. The former AFL premiership coach says he is focused on preparing his beleaguered side to …
Continue reading Roos says GWS focus not contract extensionAustralia and New Zealand should stop dragging their feet on the international game and capitalise on the success of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, the event’s director says. Nigel …
Continue reading Australia, NZ told to pick up their game

