Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list
Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.
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European champions boost Matildas for Argentina clashes
Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond expects a huge lift out of Arsenal stars Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross for the Argentina series.
Souths beast is NRL’s form prop but prefers other role
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has told Tongan international Keaon Koloamatangi he has played himself into the front row for good.
Savala stakes claim to be Roosters No.7 amid DCE chase
Hugo Savala says he wants to be the Sydney Roosters' long-term halfback amid speculation the club will make a move for Manly veteran Daly Cherry-Evans.
Galvin situation comes with more questions for Bulldogs
Lachlan Galvin's mid-season move from Wests Tigers to Canterbury would be one of the biggest in NRL history, but it will leave several questions at Belmore.
Star defender latest Bomber to suffer injury
Essendon defender Ben McKay has been ruled out of the match against Brisbane at the Gabba after becoming the latest Bomber to suffer an injury.
Mills banned for one game, adding to Swans’ AFL woes
After his first AFL game this season, Sydney captain Callum Mills has been banned for one game on a rough conduct charge.
Mills banned for one game, adding to Swans’ AFL woes
After his first AFL game this season, Sydney captain Callum Mills has been banned for one game on a rough conduct charge.
Tomljanovic owns the Joint amid Aussie Paris hat-trick
Ajla Tomljanovic has ended young comet Maya Joint's dream run as she reached the second round of the French Open along with Daria Kasatkina and Alexei Popyrin.
Knights must defy grim Origin stat to revive season
Newcastle's "over-reliance" on Kalyn Ponga will be tested as the club attempt to kickstart their season in the Origin period, a time that has proven a bugbear.
How camp Cronulla helped revitalise the Sharks
Cronulla players admit six straight games on the road could have derailed their season. But instead the Sharks have turned it into the making of the team.
Surfers wait on Margs waves while Slater makes big call
The World Surf League event at Margaret River is on hold until Monday, while 11-time world champion Kelly Slater says he's not done yet.
Lions hope sore AFL star only needs the weekend off
Keidean Coleman and Oscar McInerney are big-name Brisbane Lions omissions as coach Chris Fagan prepares to coach his 200th AFL game.
How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons’ mystery role
Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.
Cartwright chuffed, Aussie star shines in Hull win
Hull have ended their four-game losing streak in the Super League by powering to a 26-12 victory at Leigh.
More Aussies flag Enhanced Games interest amid backlash
Australian sport's anti-doping agency decries the Enhanced Games, but swimmer James Magnussen says they're missing the point.
Blues’ Hollands takes leave again as De Koning returns
Carlton's Elijah Hollands has taken personal leave for the second time this season while teammate Tom De Koning headlines the inclusions in round 11.
NBL legend Bryce Cotton set for bombshell Sixers move
Former Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton, one of the NBL's greatest-ever players, appears set to join the Adelaide 36ers in the biggest move of the off-season.
Dolphins rise in the wet to rip through depleted Dogs
NRL ladder-leaders Canterbury have been brought down to earth with a bang after being on the wrong end of a 44-8 loss to the Dolphins.
Smith shines as Cats survive Dogs’ challenge in classic
Bailey Smith was the central figure as Geelong outlasted the Western Bulldogs by 14 points in a high-scoring and entertaining contest.
De Minaur faces minefield draw at the French Open
Alex de Minaur has been handed a minefield of a draw at the French Open as he seeks to go even further than his breakthrough to the quarter-finals in 2024.
Bailey Smith’s new barb pours fuel on Cats-Dogs rivalry
Geelong recruit Bailey Smith has poured more fuel on the fire in his ongoing rivalry with the Western Bulldogs with another pointed dig at his former club.
Herbie climbs off hospital bed to muzzle Bulldogs
Barely a few hours after leaving a Brisbane hospital with an infection, Herbie Farnworth has helped steer the Dolphins to a dominant win over Canterbury.
Tighter defence gives Kangas chance to take down Pies
North Melbourne will start rank outsiders against AFL ladder leaders Collingwood but hope their improving team defence can be the key to an upset.
Maroons prop’s Origin plea for refs to ‘let it slide’
Queensland front-rower Moeaki Fotuaika has made a not-so-subtle State of Origin wish regarding the NRL's crackdown on high contact.
Reds primed for high-stakes Super clash with Hurricanes
The Reds are well aware a fourth-placed finish is the next best thing to a Super Rugby Pacific home final as they brace for a torrid battle with the Hurricanes.
Worker shortage threatens venue deadline for 2032 Games
Labour shortages loom as a major hurdle to venues being completed in time for Brisbane's 2032 Games but Olympic bosses believe they are on the right track.
‘We’ll keep it’: SBW tips more Wallabies Bledisloe woes
Two-time World Cup winning ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams believes an Australian team can win the Super Rugby Pacific title in 2025 but not the Bledisloe Cup.
Why Blues want Newcastle venue to be made permanent
NSW back-rower Yasmin Clydsdale loves going home to Newcastle and she's hoping the local fans can get closer to game three of Origin than she can to her cows.
Waratahs coach wants Bell ‘back in one piece’
NSW Waratahs and Wallabies prop Angus Bell will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after opting for a short stint at Ulster.
AFL giant Walls gives message from beyond the grave
A decorated player, a ruthless coach and an insightful media performer, Robert Walls has been remembered as a "big softie" around his family.