Carlton coach Michael Voss insists Sam Walsh’s indefinite absence with a back injury isn’t cause for concern, despite the star midfielder missing at least the first two games of the AFL season. Hard-running Walsh had appeared in doubt for Friday night’s opening-round clash with Brisbane after tweaking his back, a long-running issue, in February. The […]

Sport in Australia now has its first real concussion test on its hands in the brave new world of head injuries protection. It is a test that has to be passed to save further pain down the track. The sickening footage of precocious batting talent Will Pucovski being hit in the head again by a […]

New Zealand’s women’s sevens team have seized the momentum ahead of the Paris Olympics, with the Black Ferns smashing Australia 29-14 to take out the Los Angeles Sevens. Despite losing Jorja Miller to injury inside the opening minute, the Black Ferns were back at their lethal best as they ran in five tries against their […]

New Zealand have tapped uncapped quick Ben Sears for the second Test against Australia, ending hopes of a farewell outing for retired Black Caps pacemen Neil Wagner. Injuries, patchy form and a 172-run defeat in the first Test mean New Zealand have plenty to think about ahead of their final clash with Australia, beginning on […]

Melbourne have confirmed star midfielder Clayton Oliver will suit up for the Demons in their Opening Round clash with Sydney, despite a limited pre-season due to a turbulent summer off-field. Oliver played limited minutes with the Dees’ VFL players for part of their scratch match against Richmond, before again featuring in VFL affiliate Casey’s official […]