Utility forward Joe Wheeler and the Highlanders are expecting the Blues to head to Dunedin still smarting from the tongue-lashing they received from their coach. The Blues go into the …
Continue reading Highlanders expect Blues still smartingThe NRL integrity unit has suspended its investigation into allegations of assault against Ben Te’o at the request of the Queensland police. Police interviewed Queensland State of Origin back-rower Te’o …
Continue reading NRL suspend Te’o investigationCollingwood coach Nathan Buckley faces the ultra-difficult task of shifting the focus back to on-field matters when the Magpies tackle Brisbane on Friday night. The buildup to the Gabba clash …
Continue reading Buckley to make late call on O’BrienEnglishman Owen Farrell will get first crack at earning the British and Irish Lions’ playmaker role against the Wallabies when their six-week tour kicks off on Saturday night. Lions coach …
Continue reading Farrell gets first shot at No.10 for LionsAFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has backed Collingwood’s decision to retain Eddie McGuire as president despite being charged with breaching the league’s racial vilification policy. McGuire has been given the …
Continue reading AFL boss happy Magpies keeping McGuireThe Sydney Swans are about to unleash another addition to their already stacked midfield and the name is one revered by long-time supporters of the AFL club. Tom Mitchell, who …
Continue reading Son of Swans star to make AFL debutThe Collingwood board want Eddie McGuire to continue as president of the AFL club, saying his good work compensates for his offensive comment about Adam Goodes. McGuire spoke to board …
Continue reading Collingwood board supports McGuireQueensland have made five changes to their jet-lagged line-up to face the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby clash at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Flankers Beau Robinson and Ed …
Continue reading Reds make five changes for Rebels clashRicky Ponting senses Australia “got lazy” as their era of dominance faded – but will be back with a vengeance for the Ashes. And the former Test captain has warned …
Continue reading Ponting predicts Aussie Ashes recoveryUnder-pressure Melbourne coach Mark Neeld is confident he retains the support of the AFL club’s board. There has been speculation the Melbourne directors could move on Neeld as soon as …
Continue reading Neeld confident of Demons board supportNow it falls to Laurie Daley to attempt what Graham Murray, Craig Bellamy and Ricky Stuart have been unable to achieve over the past seven years. With Queensland plotting an …
Continue reading Daley looks to scratch NSW seven-year itchMelbourne’s Test five-eighth James O’Connor has been given the green light for the Rebels’ Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds. O’Connor has recovered from a chest injury after missing …
Continue reading O’Connor named for battle with CooperNSW coach Laurie Daley will spend the afternoon mulling over who’ll play 17th man for the Blues in next Wednesday’s State of Origin opener in Sydney. Both Josh Reynolds and …
Continue reading Daley still to decide on 17th manCross-code convert Israel Folau was named as the Waratahs’ danger man by Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder ahead of Friday night’s crucial Super Rugby clash in Christchurch. Blackadder believes fullback Folau’s …
Continue reading Crusaders coach says Folau the dangerDespite the loss of several key players to injury and captain Jonathan Brown’s suspension, Brisbane still believe they can beat Collingwood in Friday’s AFL clash at the Gabba. Brown is …
Continue reading Lions can cover key absences: StakerThe Blues have made five changes to their starting line-up to face the Highlanders, including dropping winger George Moala. Coach Sir John Kirwan says that, while Moala breached team protocol, …
Continue reading Blues make five changes for HighlandersGold Coast back Jamal Idris hasn’t given up hope of representing NSW this year, claiming he’s in better form than when he made his sole State of Origin appearance in …
Continue reading Titan Idris still chasing NSW call-upFormer NSW skipper Ben Elias believes Robbie Farah’s battle to cement himself as a State of Origin player has turned him into a leader with a greater hunger to win. …
Continue reading Farah now an Origin leader: Elias

