James Tamou believes giant front-rower Andrew Fifita is the player that could make the difference for NSW against Queensland in State of Origin game one next Wednesday. Fifita is one …
Continue reading Tamou impressed by new boy FifitaNSW coach Laurie Daley has defended bringing John Sutton and Josh Reynolds into camp for two days before deciding on who would fill the bench spot vacated by the injured …
Continue reading Coach Daley happy with Reynolds decisionBrumbies captain Ben Mowen says the Hurricanes are a much stronger outfit than last week’s opponents the Blues as his side prepares for their Super Rugby clash with the luxuries …
Continue reading Brumbies host Canes with unchanged sideEssendon’s interim chief executive Ray Gunston wants the job permanently. Gunston, the former Tatts Group chief financial officer, last week replaced Ian Robson, who resigned over his role in the …
Continue reading Bombers’ interim CEO wants job long-termThe British and Irish Lions will miss injured captain Sam Warburton for their opening two matches in a worrying start to their six-week tour. Warburton has a history of knee …
Continue reading Skipper Sam on ice for Lions’ tour startQueensland winger Darius Boyd made his first appearance at training on Thursday indicating he would be cleared to play in Wednesday night’s opening State of Origin game in Sydney. Boyd …
Continue reading Boyd in first Origin training run for QldFremantle coach Ross Lyon has described Adelaide’s midfield as “top of the tree”, but says the Dockers also possess enough on-ball firepower to win Saturday’s AFL clash at AAMI Stadium. …
Continue reading AFL Dockers aim to knock Crows off perchLaurie Daley admits telling John Sutton he’d lost out to Josh Reynolds for the NSW 17th man spot was one of the hardest things he’s ever done. Canterbury five-eighth Reynolds …
Continue reading Sutton omission difficult for DaleyMelbourne Rebels five-eighth James O’Connor says his Super Rugby team’s ambitions come before any personal duel with Queensland’s Quade Cooper. Test-elect O’Connor will go head-to-head with Cooper, who was overlooked …
Continue reading O’Connor says Rebels win most importantAFL chief Andrew Demetriou is backing Collingwood’s decision to retain Eddie McGuire as president despite being charged with breaching the league’s racial vilification policy. Collingwood’s board gave McGuire its full …
Continue reading AFL boss backs McGuire to stay with ‘PiesNSW captain Dave Dennis insists the Waratahs can end a nine-year drought against the Crusaders provided they display the right attitude in Friday’s must-win Super Rugby clash in Christchurch. Like …
Continue reading Dennis insists Tahs can end droughtUtility 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 McGuire

