North Queensland coach Neil Henry may have taken advice from wife Kath before declaring it was time for the Cowboys to draw a line in the sand against NRL powerhouse …
Continue reading No more excuses for Cowboys: HenryShane Warne says the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal feels like a kick in the teeth for cricket. And Adam Gilchrist says those involved should be banned for life if …
Continue reading IPL saga kick in teeth for cricket: WarneIt’ll be Super Rugby’s very own State of Origin at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night, when the NSW Waratahs host the Brumbies in the biggest Australian derby of the season. …
Continue reading It’s State of Origin Super RugbyDenis Pagan understands better than most the level of frustration Carlton coach Mick Malthouse was feeling over Jarrad Waite’s costly suspension. A one-match ban for headbutting meant Waite was unavailable …
Continue reading Pagan understands Malthouse’s frustrationChris Waller is hoping for a better outcome with Foreteller in Saturday’s Group One Doomben Cup than he experienced in the race last year. Foreteller emerged from last year’s Cup …
Continue reading Foreteller the horse to beat in Doomben CupVictorian galloper Speediness overcame a pre-race tantrum to save his best run for what will be the last of his autumn campaign when he scored a heart-stopping win in the …
Continue reading Scone Cup 2013 won by SpeedinessQueensland will attempt to burn the Cheetahs with sheer speed and creative counter-attack to continue a successful Super Rugby record on South Africa’s high veldt. Unbeaten at altitude in the …
Continue reading Reds aim to burn Cheetahs in Super RugbyNSW captain Dave Dennis is backing Israel Folau to let his football do the talking as debate rages over whether or not the Waratahs’ Super Rugby revelation should be named …
Continue reading Waratahs captain backing FolauAll eyes will be on the No.6 jerseys in the North Queensland Cowboys’ Saturday night NRL clash with Sydney Roosters in Townsville. But the Roosters may have to look again …
Continue reading Cowboys keep door open for Lui NRL returnDick Trickle, whose larger-than-life personality made him a cult figure among legions of stock-car racing fans, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said on Thursday. The 71-year-old’s body …
Continue reading Stock car cult figure Dick Trickle diesCaptain Jamie Lyon says he is close to finalising a new deal with Manly that will keep him at the NRL club for the rest of his career. Off-contract at …
Continue reading Lyon set to re-sign with ManlyFremantle tagger Ryan Crowley has been plotting with a former Sydney AFL champion to bring about the downfall of the Swans at the SCG on Saturday night. Crowley credits ex-Swans …
Continue reading Captain Kirk inspires Docker CrowleyThe battle for the highly coveted No.7 Wallabies jumper will come to a climactic showdown on Saturday night when the Waratahs host the Brumbies in a Super Rugby blockbuster at …
Continue reading Smith, Hooper battle for Wallabies jumperAFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou claims their controversial illicit drugs policy helped save the lives of two players. While the league is tightening the self-reporting feature of the three-strikes policy, …
Continue reading AFL drugs policy saves lives: DemetriouHelping the Blues secure a first Super Rugby win in Christchurch in nine years will be high on loose forward Luke Braid’s agenda on Saturday night. Making a personal statement …
Continue reading Braid out to end Blues droughtMelbourne NRL coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm’s rivalry with Manly is great for game, but he’s warned his players to stick to football against the fired-up Sea Eagles on …
Continue reading Storm prepare for fiery Manly NRL clashParramatta say they expect Josh Dugan to make an immediate impact when he returns to the NRL for St George Illawarra against the Eels on Saturday. Dugan, who signed with …
Continue reading Eels wary of Dugan’s NRL returnThe bump is alive and Luke Ball will have no hesitation using it. The star Collingwood midfielder has joined AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou in saying one of the game’s …
Continue reading Ball will keep bumping in AFL


