World Cup blow for England as injury scuppers NRL star
England have suffered a blow to their rugby league World Cup hopes after Canberra forward Morgan Smithies suffered a tournament-ending injury.
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No Moses but Conti can lead Lebanon to promised land
Lebanon are without Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi for this World Cup but impressive Canterbury young gun Alex Conti gets his chance at No.7.
‘All love’: the All Blacks inspiring NZ’s league aces
The All Blacks have ditched the cross-code rivalry to throw their support behind New Zealand's rugby league World Cup side ahead of a showdown with Australia.
40,000 reasons Kaufusi wants World Cup pay equality
Australian players earn $40,000 for the World Cup while players from other teams get $850 per match. RLPA General President Felise Kaufusi says that isn't fair.
Testing quick turnaround puts an orange light on Green
Australian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he continues his recovery from an abdominal strain.
Taumalolo hungry like the Woolf for Tonga’s big test
Jason Taumalolo will play his fourth World Cup for Tonga after a strong season and with an aura that has coach Kristian Woolf confident he is ready to unleash.
‘So many teams can win’: closest league World Cup yet
New Zealand coach Stacey Jones believes up to five teams, including England, Samoa and Tonga, can challenge Australia for rugby league World Cup glory.
‘Prove people wrong’: Luai warning after Tigers exit
Samoan teammate Stephen Crichton is keen to see Jarome Luai silence the haters after his PNG Chiefs move was widely blamed for derailing Wests Tigers season.
Australia sweep Bangladesh 3-0 after Schutt stars
A four-wicket haul by Megan Schutt and unbeaten half-centuries to Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland secured Australia a 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh.
‘I will look at it’: Bai ready for PNG Chiefs approach
Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai has joined Jarome Luai in inking a sponsorship deal with a PNG-based company as he faces a huge call on his future. .
Kangaroos coach makes Tedesco vow, explains Walsh pick
The door remains open for James Tedesco to dislodge Reece Walsh as Australia's first-choice fullback, Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters says.
Dawn of new WNBL era as stars return, Jewels add polish
The WNBL's new season tips off on Thursday, and it will mark a new era for the league as a ninth team is added, players return, and full-circle moments occur.
Selection headaches loom as Matildas thrash Haiti
Leticia McKenna starred with two goals as the Matildas rebounded from a poor loss with a big win over Haiti as they prepare for next year's World Cup.
“Compelling” case needed for Renshaw to return to open
Pat Cummins has suggested it would take a "compelling" case for Matt Renshaw to go back to open against South Africa, after his scores of 190 and 82 at No.5.
Young Crow left in lurch as AFL trade deadline passes
Nick Murray has been stranded at Adelaide as Keidean Coleman, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers found new homes at the death in the AFL trade period.
Tyro’s second cup century on the bounce earns Bulls win
Queensland are off the mark in the One-Day Cup, but Western Australia remain pointless, after Hugh Weibgen's 103 led the visitors to victory in Perth.
Demon roars into quarters at Shanghai
Alex de Minaur has booked a Shanghai Masters quarter-final and taken a major step towards the ATP Finals with a straight-sets win over Russia's Karen Khachanov.
Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win
Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban.
Tonga settle on spine for World Cup ‘Game of Death’
Tonga have named one of the most explosive benches at the World Cup, headed by Leka Halasima, as they prepare to take on England in a blockbuster.
Walsh wins Kangaroos nod as Kiwis reveal stacked pack
Reece Walsh has edged out James Tedesco for Australia's fullback role as he goes head to head with New Zealand debutant Kalyn Ponga.
World Cup revenge, Olympics fire Mooney beyond 100
Australia star Beth Mooney is still pained by the failure of the side to win last year's World Cup and she wants to be part of a successful 2029 campaign.
‘Will be great for us’: Suaalii welcomes Nawaqanitawase
He looms as a rival for a Wallabies backline spot but Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii cannot wait to have fellow code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase back in rugby.
Saudi attacks raise fresh concerns over Asian Cup
The Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia's main airport have cast fresh doubt on the likelihood of next year's Asian Cup going ahead as scheduled.
How NRL’s Super League bid could revive a fallen giant
Trent Robinson is the architect of France's quest for international rugby league relevance and believes the NRL can play a major role in its renaissance.
Kids kept Kiwi Clark going through dark NRL days
Dual lock of the year Erin Clark opens up to AAP on how his children inspired a career revival from bench player to New Zealand World Cup forward.
Passion play: Twal captains Lebanon under dream team
Lebanon have assembled a cross-code coaching dream team that includes Michael Cheika, Matt King, Nick Davis, Will Genia and Robbie Farah for the World Cup.
Brisbane 2032 CEO set to hand over Games baton
Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook will depart from her role when her four year contract expires in early 2027, sparking a global search for her replacement.
‘Very comfortable’: Roos defend trade for ‘sorry’ Swan
After pulling off one of their biggest trades, North Melbourne won't say if Nick Blakey gave assurances about his role in the Pullman Hotel scandal.
Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight
Australia are six wickets away from a series-opening victory in Durban, after South Africa slumped to 4-102 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 421.
The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrong
The Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.
McVeigh’s dream team builds as Bombers poach assistant
Daniel Pratt hopes to play a key role in a special new era at Essendon after being lured to the Bombers as a senior assistant coach under Mark McVeigh.