For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. ‘After that, my guess is that you will never hear from him again. The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist. And like that… he is gone …’ The most short-sighted decision former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian made, sitting in the big seat *and […]

Mason Cox has declared “good times are on the horizon” as the American forward was finally awarded a contract extension by Collingwood. Cox, who managed only seven senior matches this season, has inked a one-year deal, having endured a nervous month when his future had been a point of debate. Re-signed: Mason Cox.Credit:Eddie Jim The 211-centimetre ruck-forward fell out of […]

British rugby league legend Bobbie Goulding is one of 10 former professionals planning to sue the Rugby Football League for negligence, claiming their playing careers have left them with brain damage. Former England and Great Britain scrum-half Goulding—who won the 1996 Super League title and four Challenge Cups —was diagnosed with early onset dementia last month at the age of […]

Mitchell Pearce has formally asked Newcastle for a release, with the parties now working towards an outcome that will allow him to finish his career in France. Pearce has reportedly received a three-year, $1.5 million offer to join Super League outfit Catalans that he is keen to take up. To do so, he must first broker a release from the […]

This year’s father-son show at the draft will rightly be headlined by Nick Daicos and Sam Darcy, given they are set to be picked up in the top five, with Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs poised to enjoy the fruits of the age-old rule. But intrigue also surrounds another pair of familiar surnames, as Tom Brown, son of 84-game Cat […]

How the players rated in the All Blacks’ win over the United States. Damian McKenzie – 8 At the centre of the team’s counter attacking play and ran good supporting lines; was beaten at the back to allow the USA their first try. Will Jordan – 9 Seemed to be involved in every attacking move as he put his speed […]

Incoming Geelong CEO Steve Hocking has described the process of unearthing young talent as “one of the joys of being in football” as the club commits to regenerating while contending under long-serving coach Chris Scott. He confirmed Scott’s contract would be extended beyond 2022 but responsibility for success would be shared across a refreshed football department. Premiership hero Harry Taylor […]

Lachlan Miller was two hours away from giving up on his NRL dream. About a fortnight ago, he had in front of him a contract from LA Giltinis, the American Major League Rugby franchise coached by former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles. The intention was to sign it, until a virtual meeting with incoming Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon changed everything. Lachlan Miller […]

The NRL career of Tyrone May is again at the crossroads after Penrith stood him down immediately until a club board meeting determines whether to sack the controversial playmaker. May was one of three Panthers players hit with proposed fines from the NRL for “acting contrary to the best interests of the game” during the club’s grand final celebrations. The […]

The widow of former Richmond footballer Shane Tuck has threatened to withdraw her participation in a proposed coronial inquest into the circumstances surrounding her husband’s death after the state coroner Judge John Cain indicated he would not delve deeply into how the AFL and clubs treated players who suffered concussion in the past. Katherine Tuck’s lawyer Greg Griffin said there […]