England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster has told his side they must win the “breakdown battle” if they are to overcome South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. The hosts were well-beaten …

If Adelaide Oval were a new ground, it wouldn’t be fit for Test cricket. The oval is too small to meet International Cricket Council rules. But like many ICC rules, …

Well out of championship contention, Mark Webber may yet heavily influence Red Bull teammate Sebastien Vettel’s Formula One title tilt at this weekend’s season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. Lessons learned from …

Australian wicketkeeper Matt Wade missed a golden stumping chance on dangerman Graeme Smith, as South Africa made an ideal start to the biggest challenge they’ve faced as the world’s No.1 …

Italy is the danger game of the Wallabies’ European tour and fullback Berrick Barnes says there’s no point shying away from the fact. The world No.11 ranked Italians will have …

South Australia’s Gary Putland claimed three wickets in one over to heap pressure on the home side as Victoria reached 5-138 at tea on day one of their Sheffield Shield …

Carlton have begun drafting for an AFL interchange cap, targeting players who can run hard with minimal rest. While there will be no cap next season, the league will trial …

Will Genia has revealed his frustrations with the Australian Rugby Union’s slow-paced contracting process after confirming a new three-year Wallabies deal – seven months after re-signing with the Queensland Reds. …

While North Melbourne’s athletic Sudanese-born ruckman Majak Daw is finally on the AFL club’s senior list, the Kangaroos have given him some extra competition. Concerned the recent departure of Hamish …

As he farewells his son, the father of AFL No.1 draft pick Lachie Whitfield is welcoming a new identity. “I’m no longer Richard, I’m now ‘Lachie’s dad’,” he joked with …

Considered a chance for this summer’s Test series against Sri Lanka, injury-plagued Australian pace veteran Ryan Harris admits he will be battling to be in contention for next year’s Ashes …

The Australian Rugby Union has finally sealed a new three-year deal with Will Genia seven months after the Wallabies linchpin re-signed with the Queensland Reds. Regarded as the best halfback …

The Canberra Raiders and Sunday afternoon football at Leichhardt Oval are the big losers of the 2013 NRL season draw, with Brisbane again the big winners. Canberra will only feature …

South African paceman Vernon Philander couldn’t get out of bed for the second Test against Australia – but his teammate Imran Tahir should have stayed in bed. While Philander was …

South Africa survived a nervous window before lunch on day two after the world’s No.1 ranked team finally shut down Australia’s record-breaking first innings in the second Test. Proteas captain …

Sheffield Shield stragglers South Australia made a solid start after choosing to bowl first at the MCG, with Victoria reaching 2-61 at lunch on Friday. The Bushrangers were in disarray …

The Australian Rugby Union has finally sealed a new three-year deal with Will Genia seven months after the Wallabies linchpin re-signed with the Queensland Reds. Regarded as the best halfback …