All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams arrived in Japan on Thursday for the next stage of his colourful rugby career, boosting the profile of the game in the country ahead …
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Collingwood finally lost patience with their key forward double act, dropping Chris Dawes for Saturday night’s key AFL match against Essendon. Dawes and Travis Cloke have struggled in the lead-up …
Continue reading ‘Pies drop Dawes ahead of AFL finalsAustralia’s openers Matthew Wade and David Warner admit their shot selection hasn’t been great of late, but skipper Michael Clarke is confident they’ll fire in Friday night’s second one-day international …
Continue reading Clarke backs openers to fire in ODI seriesSydney have regained midfielder Jude Bolton, but lost key forward Sam Reid for Saturday’s crunch AFL clash at Geelong. Bolton returns after missing the past three games with a knee …
Continue reading Swans regain Bolton, lose Reid for CatsAll Blacks prop Ben Franks has asked to be released from his Super Rugby contract with the Crusaders because he is competing for one position with younger brother Owen, jeopardising …
Continue reading All Black Ben Franks wants Crusaders exitEngland’s Test fortunes have nose-dived but if Australian captain Michael Clarke was tempted to stick the boot in and have a dig about how both sides were shaping up for …
Continue reading Clarke praises retiring England captainHawthorn star Cyril Rioli left training early on Thursday, but was named for Friday night’s AFL blockbuster against West Coast. The speedy utility has missed the past two games with …
Continue reading Rioli leaves training, named for AFL clashFremantle coach Ross Lyon will leave his calculator at home as the Dockers prepare themselves for a mathematical and physical test against AFL strugglers Melbourne on Saturday night. The Dockers …
Continue reading No complacency for Freo AFL coach LyonRetiring Parramatta stalwart Luke Burt can’t help but appreciate the symmetry of his NRL career ending the same way it began. Against St George Illawarra, in front of a big …
Continue reading Burt comes full circle in NRL retirementCollingwood recalled Andrew Krakouer and dropped out-of-form forward Chris Dawes for Saturday night’s vital AFL match against Essendon at the MCG. The Magpies made five changes for their last match …
Continue reading ‘Pies recall Krakouer, drop Dawes in AFLIn a team that is brimming with talent but lacking in finals’ experience, the recent return of Roy Asotasi is a major boost on the eve of the finals according …
Continue reading Veteran Asotasi’s vital boost for BunniesDespite finishing first and second at the end of the NRL season, Canterbury and Melbourne aren’t at the top of everyone’s list when it comes to picking the grand final …
Continue reading NRL stars tip against Bulldogs, StormA remarkably graceful Brett Ratten has praised the ruthlessness which led to his sacking as Carlton coach as part of what makes the AFL club great. As a Carlton favourite …
Continue reading Ruthlessness a Blues AFL strength: RattenCanberra halfback Sam Williams rates himself just a 50/50 chance of playing in Sunday’s crunch NRL match with the Warriors, but it’s not for lack of trying. Desperate to help …
Continue reading Raider Williams with shoulder nigglesAustralia’s Michael Clarke has been named captain of the ICC’s Test team of the year. Clarke has also been short-listed for Test player of the year and the Sir Garfield …
Continue reading Clarke named ICC’s Test captain of yearV8 Supercars team Ford Performance Racing will operate as normal despite owners Prodrive losing road-car arm Ford Performance Vehicles to the manufacturer. Ford will assume full control of Ford Performance …
Continue reading Ownership change won’t affect Ford V8 teamMark Webber is confident he can close on Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso when he returns to the “mind-blowing” Spa track for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. The Red …
Continue reading Webber aims to bounce back in BelgiumWimbledon and Olympic champion Serena Williams turned her left ankle in a doubles match at the US Open on Wednesday to cast a shadow over her second-round singles clash. There …
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