England capable of so much more: Bennett

England capable of so much more: Bennett

Following England’s 36-18 loss to Australia at the London Stadium on Sunday, Lions mentor Wayne Bennett said the league world is being kept from enjoying the real England … by the players themselves. 14 Nov 2016
Jim Cassidy rides out first year of retirement

Jim Cassidy rides out first year of retirement

Jim Cassidy watched this year’s Melbourne Cup from the American Express marquee at famous Flemington, opposite the winning post on the inside of the track. If this seems a tad cruel to a recently retired champion jockey on the day of the biggest race of the year, the man himself doesn’t feel it. 11 Nov 2016
From the archives: 1986 Kangaroo Tour

From the archives: 1986 Kangaroo Tour

As this weekend’s England vs Australia Four Nations Test approaches, we re-visit how three rugby league legends discussed the 1986 Kangaroo Tour of Great Britain and France in their various books published in the years immediately following the Tour. 10 Nov 2016
Meg Lanning’s important captaincy discovery

Meg Lanning’s important captaincy discovery

Cricket can be an intensely “individual” team sport, until you become a captain … as Meg Lanning has discovered on her leadership journey over the past two and a half years. 9 Nov 2016
England’s 21-year wait against Kangaroos

England’s 21-year wait against Kangaroos

If England defeats Australia in this weekend’s final regular round of Four Nations matches, it will end a run which puts even Queensland’s famous streak over the Blues to shame. 8 Nov 2016
Test cricketers, what’s the rush?

Test cricketers, what’s the rush?

Plenty has already been said about what can be done to Test cricket to ensure its survival, but has it already died? Are we just playing long-form ODIs and Twenty20s in whites and creams? 4 Nov 2016
For Daley, Super League felt a bit weird

For Daley, Super League felt a bit weird

NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley says having rugby league’s elite players spread across two rival competitions in 1997 was something he is yet to fully get his head around. 21 Oct 2016
England and Bennett a good fit: Burgess

England and Bennett a good fit: Burgess

Superstar forward Sam Burgess says new England coach Wayne Bennett will fit in perfectly with the national squad set up, with the 2016 Rugby League Four Nations fast approaching. 20 Oct 2016
Bowe traces Supercars’ dramatic changes

Bowe traces Supercars’ dramatic changes

If anyone can illustrate the most influential advancements in Australian motorsport across the last few decades, it’s the legendary John Bowe. 18 Oct 2016
Strong interest in international rugby league

Strong interest in international rugby league

Who cares about international league? Well, judging by recent crowd figures and TV ratings, a lot of people, actually. 17 Oct 2016
Wally Lewis officially a Legend

Wally Lewis officially a Legend

Queensland State of Origin hero and Australian Test stalwart Wally Lewis became the 38th Legend of Australian Sport at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in Melbourne. 14 Oct 2016
Natural selection or long-term strategy?

Natural selection or long-term strategy?

Like most chairmen of selectors, Rod Marsh has copped his share of criticism during his time on the Australian national panel, but is there a right and wrong way of doing the job? 14 Oct 2016
Ten things you didn't know about rugby league in Scotland

Ten things you didn't know about rugby league in Scotland

Over the next few weeks, you’re going to be reading and hearing a lot of crazy stuff about Scotland taking part in an international rugby league tournament – and it’s all true. 13 Oct 2016
Koori Knockout more than a footy event

Koori Knockout more than a footy event

Leichhardt Oval will provide an alternate field of dreams to that colosseum at Homebush when it hosts the 2016 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Carnival across the long weekend. 29 Sep 2016
Parker reflects on book-writing journey

Parker reflects on book-writing journey

Here, the Brisbane Broncos’ retiring legend shares with Inside Sport the trials and tribulations of writing his autobiography, Iron Man ... 28 Sep 2016
Sharni growing on international stage

Sharni growing on international stage

The leap from domestic league netball to the international stage is proving less daunting with every outing for lethal Aussie Diamonds defender Sharni Layton. 27 Sep 2016
Fifita the key to Sharks’ grand final glory

Fifita the key to Sharks’ grand final glory

Rugby league has seen plenty of “big boppers” over the years, but few have boasted the devastating power and skill of the Cronulla Sharks’ Andrew Fifita. 26 Sep 2016
Big tick for NRL Finals fan experience

Big tick for NRL Finals fan experience

Tomorrow night the National Rugby League will commence the third week of its much anticipated 2016 Finals Series. And so far it has put on a superb show for the fans. 22 Sep 2016
9 things you didn’t know about Cronulla Sharks

9 things you didn’t know about Cronulla Sharks

Sure, the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks have never won a first grade premiership, but there’s a lot more to this famous beachside outfit than missed title opportunities. For instance, did you know … 21 Sep 2016
Jousting set to take over rugby league

Jousting set to take over rugby league

Rugby league, the sport which these days is being “taken over” in Sydney by seemingly every sport known to man and woman, will have another threat to worry about this Sunday afternoon: jousting. 20 Sep 2016
NRL regular season needs extra time tries

NRL regular season needs extra time tries

On Friday night the North Queensland Cowboys proved that scoring extra time tries is a far more spectacular way of winning footy games than kicking golden point field goals. 19 Sep 2016