‘Special’ league icon Raper farewelled
Former prime minister John Howard says Johnny Raper "left behind a wonderful legacy" as the rugby league Immortal was farewelled at a state funeral at the SCG.
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AFL promising minimal fixture disruptions
After two years of major COVID-19 disruptions to the game, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says it's time to get back to business.
Titans-Warriors NRL trial abandoned
Gold Coast and the Warriors won't have another chance to fine-tune their combinations before round one of the NRL season after Monday's trial was abandoned.
ACL injury confirmed for Magpies’ Bonnici
Collingwood's AFLW premiership hopes have suffered a hammer blow with scans revealing an ACL injury to star midfielder Brittany Bonnici.
NRL $43M surplus despite COVID-19 chaos
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys has declared the NRL is stronger financially than before the pandemic, reporting a $43million surplus for season 2021.
Aust swimmers to boycott champs in Russia
Australian swimmers will boycott the World Short Course Championships in Russia while Moscow-born tennis star Daria Saville condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
Australia’s World Cup depth could be key
Australia will bank on their squad depth to win back the Women's Cricket World Cup title as they prepare for their final tune-up ODI against New Zealand.
McLaughlin savours maiden IndyCar victory
Three-time Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin has won an IndyCar race for the first time while Australian Will Power was third in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Broncos already class above in the NRLW
Brisbane have never lost a match to any of their current rivals in the NRLW, and the evidence from round one is that record may be hard to overturn in 2022.
Qld floods hit Roar ALM match in Melbourne
Brisbane Roar's scheduled A-League Men match against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Monday has been postponed as flooding in Queensland impedes travel.
Playmaker Johns adds to Storm injury woes
Melbourne have trumped Newcastle 24-10 in their NRL trial in Ballarat but Cooper Johns looks in doubt for round one after suffering a shoulder injury.
Brisbane set AFLW records in 74-point win
Brisbane have set a record for the highest score and biggest margin in an AFLW game in a result that moved them into fourth spot on the ladder.
Melbourne Boomers double up in WNBL wins
The Melbourne Boomers have gone a perfect two-from-two in round 12 of the WNBL after a thrilling two point victory over UC Capitals in Canberra.
Cool Studdon’s historic NRLW field goal
Maddie Studdon has revealed her match-winning NRLW field goal in the final minute for Parramatta against Newcastle was the first of her career at any level.
Sydney FC on brink of ALW premiership
Sydney FC have one hand on the ALW Premiers Plate after downing Perth Glory 3-1, dealing a blow to Glory's finals hopes in the process.
United down Taipans, build on NBL momentum
Melbourne United have cemented their position on top of the NBL ladder with a comprehensive 89-73 away win over Cairns.
Resurgent Vixens sweep preseason Cup
The Melbourne Vixens are surprise winners of Super Netball's pre-season tournament, beating West Coast Fever 45-43 in the final to complete an unbeaten run.
Bonnici injured as Pies down Dogs in AFLW
Collingwood have closed on an AFLW finals spot, beating the Western Bulldogs by 25 points but believe Brittany Bonnici has ruptured her ACL.
Cricket great Marsh in ‘fight of his life’
The family of Australian cricket great Rod Marsh have released a statement following his heart attack on Thursday.
Australian cricket team lands in Pakistan
Captain Pat Cummins says his side feels safe and comfortable after arriving in Pakistan for Australia's first cricket tour of the country in 24 years.
St Kilda hold off Suns for first AFLW win
St Kilda have finally snared their first win of the AFLW season, beating Gold Coast by three points after Suns forward Sarah Perkins spurned two late chances.
Playmaker Pasitoa key to Force Super start
While Wallabies great Tim Horan is declaring Reesjan Pasitoa ready for the Test arena, Western Force coach Tim Sampson doesn't want to rush his playmaker.
Popovic warns Victory of Roar threat
Tony Popovic has warned his Melbourne Victory side not to underestimate bottom-placed Brisbane Roar when the two sides meet in the A-League Men on Monday.
Broncos send clear message in NRLW openers
Brisbane proved they will again be a force in the NRLW by flogging arch-rivals Sydney Roosters 20-4, while St George Illawarra and Parramatta also had wins.
Hauser starts Comm Games tri push with win
Tokyo Olympian Matt Hauser has defended his national and Oceania short-course triathlon titles with a win in Devonport.
Parramatta win big after summer of losses
Parramatta have thrashed under-strength premiers Penrith 36-0 in a pre-season NRL trial, with Clint Gutherson and Mitch Moses both starring.
Bullets down hot JackJumpers in NBL
The Brisbane Bullets dominated under the basket to defeat the in-form Tasmania JackJumpers and snap a three-game NBL losing streak
Dragons impress in Charity Shield tune-up
St George Illawarra scored four tries to South Sydney's two in an impressive NRL Charity Shield trial victory in Mudgee on Saturday night.
Fever, Vixens make netball Cup statement
Consistent West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens, who struggled in 2021, are the stand-outs after day 2 of Super Netball's pre-season competition in Melbourne.
Broncos would love Cowboys’ halves problem
North Queensland have comfortably beaten Brisbane 26-6 in their final NRL pre-season trial, leaving the Broncos with serious questions over their spine.
Force ruin Rebels’ homecoming party
The Western Force have spoiled the homecoming for Melbourne with a 28-3 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Rebels in their return to AAMI Park.