Wales coach Warren Gatland believes Wallabies counterpart Robbie Deans has been harshly judged by critics and he questions whether some of it’s because he’s a New Zealander. Preparing for the …

Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus have been left out of Michael Clarke’s squad for the third Test, with the Australian captain likely to put his faith in two debutants to …

Australian Red Bull driver Mark Webber has brushed aside concerns teammate and Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel could be stripped of his title. Ferrari are considering an appeal against an …

After claiming the title of Australia’s No.1 ranked men’s tennis player almost by stealth, late-blooming Marinko Matosevic has a couple of big aims for 2013. He desperately wants to turn …

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house on Thursday morning at the Australian team hotel when Ricky Ponting broke the news to teammates that he was retiring from Test …

Sheffield Shield leaders Queensland have been torn to shreds by an understrength NSW outfit, crumbling in their second innings to be 8-152 at tea on day three at Manuka Oval. …

The Melbourne Rebels are searching at home and abroad for a new Super Rugby prop after a neck injury forced Kiwi recruit Pauliasi Manu to return to Auckland. The Rebels …

Justin Horo has revealed a breakdown in his relationship with former Parramatta coach Stephen Kearney is what delivered the powerful back-rower to Manly. Despite establishing himself as one of the …

Australian journeyman Adam Crawford fired a six-under 66 to be tied sixth after the first round of the six-round US PGA qualifying school final stage in La Quinta, California. Crawford …

Ford driver Mark Winterbottom has lit the fuse for a lively finish to the V8 Supercar season this weekend by questioning Holden’s commitment to teamwork. After sealing the drivers’ championship …

Australia will rest pace duo Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus for the third Test against South Africa at the WACA Ground, starting on Friday. Pace quartet Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, …

Ricky Ponting has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The former Australian captain has underperformed so far this series and confirmed the third Test against South Africa in Perth will …

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie needed just 33 seconds to score the fastest goal of the English Premier League season so far when he put the leaders ahead against …

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson predicts a long, hard English Premier League title race with champions Manchester City after his team opened up a seven-point gap over rivals Chelsea. Table-toppers …

NSW have landed three significant blows on day three of their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland, strengthening their case for an outright victory. After surprising the small crowd at Manuka …

Once-troubled batsman Luke Pomersbach has taken a major step on the path to redemption after being named to make his one-day debut for Queensland. The 28-year-old former WA cricketer will …

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has hit back at a report that the AFL club might have considered sacking Brownlow Medallist Dane Swan. Fairfax Media ran a story on Thursday claiming …