Christchurch team could be as big as Warriors: Isaako
Local products Jamayne Isaako and Jordan Riki have been encouraged by the growth of rugby league in Christchurch.
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Wicketkeeper Wade to coach after Australian retirement
Matthew Wade has confirmed his international retirement, with the versatile wicketkeeper moving straight into a coaching role with Australia.
AFLW clears Sheerin of serious umpire contact charge
Richmond star Eilish Sheerin has been found not guilty of intentional umpire contact after being referred to the AFLW Tribunal.
Nothing could stop me from joining rugby, says Suaalii
Code-hopping star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes he is ready to wear the Wallabies jumper, and says nothing was going to stop him from joining rugby union.
Fagan insists ‘humble’ Lions have more success in them
Brisbane premiership coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions have more success in them after they broke through for their first AFL flag in 21 years.
Cummins eyes elusive win against ‘under pressure’ India
Australia will draw confidence from New Zealand's shock series win in India as captain Pat Cummins seeks to tick off the 'one big thing' he has yet to achieve.
Koloamatangi out of Tonga’s Pacific Champs Test with NZ
Keaon Koloamatangi won't play in Tonga's must-win Pacific Championships Test with New Zealand.
Adam Scott lunch has Campbell hungry to defend Qld PGA
Newly turned pro Phoenix Campbell, the defending Queensland PGA champion, will have his work cut out with big-name star Cameron Smith in the field this year.
Bodey to return for Hawks, Hore a chance for Demons
Hawthorn are set to receive a massive boost with All-Australian forward Greta Bodey cleared to return from injury, while Melbourne's Kate Hore is facing a test.
Dolphins eye Hunt as Dragons rip up captain’s contract
St George Illawarra have terminated the contract of captain and star halfback Ben Hunt, with the Dolphins emerging as early front-runners for his services.
De Minaur, Thompson make dream starts at Paris Masters
Alex de Minaur's hopes of a place at next month's ATP finals have risen sharply after an impressive start in Paris and a big slip-up by rival Andrey Rublev.
Jonassen targets Australia return after World Cup axing
Brisbane Heat captain Jess Jonassen was dropped from the Australia T20 side for the recent World Cup but insists she has more to give on the biggest stage.
Sixers teen Bray welcomes Ellyse Perry comparisons
Sydney Sixers recruit Caoimhe Bray is in line for a WBBL debut at just 15 years of age, and has already garnered comparisons to cricket superstar Ellyse Perry.
Cam looks to pour cold water on Supercars leader Brown
Well aware of his slim shot at a Supercars championship, Tickford star Cam Waters plans on causing trouble for leader Will Brown on the Gold Coast.
WA lose 8-1 at home in horror loss to Tasmania
Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has claimed 6-17 to bowl Western Australia out for the second lowest score in One-Day Cup history.
Addo-Carr to front board as Bulldogs future in tatters
Josh Addo-Carr will front Canterbury's board in the wake of his drug-driving scandal and appears unlikely to represent the club in 2025.
Triathlete aims for big day at Kona after ‘hiccup’
After nearly losing part of his foot to an infection earlier this year, Australian triathlete Matt Burton will race at the Hawaiian Ironman world championships.
Queensland blitz South Australia in one-day carnage
Queensland thrashed South Australia by nine wickets on the back of Liam Guthrie and Jimmy Peirson class despite a century by visiting skipper Nathan McSweeney.
Sixers beat Taipans in comeback NBL overtime win
Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis combined for 65 points as the Adelaide 36ers came from behind to beat the Cairns Taipans in overtime.
Sixers beat Taipans in comeback NBL overtime triumph
Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis combined for 65 points as the Adelaide 36ers came from behind to beat the Cairns Taipans in overtime
Via Sistina stuns in ‘Winx-like’ Cox Plate triumph
Via Sistina has won the $5 million Cox Plate, beating pre-race favourite Prognosis by a record margin in Australasia's weight-for-age championship.
Harrell, Pinder stand tall with imposing NBL displays
Montrezl Harrell, of Adelaide 36ers, and Perth Wildcats' Keanu Pinder delivered dominant NBL performances in notable victories for their respective teams
Post-Olympic hangover for Matildas in draw with Swiss
The Matildas have been held to a fairly unimpressive 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Zurich as the post-Olympics hangover lingered in Zurich.
‘Perfect storm’ for Konstas to make Test debut: Watson
Australian cricketer Shane Watson believes the time is right for his 19-year-old protege Sam Konstas to make his Test debut.
De Minaur in comeback win to boost ATP Finals hopes
Alex de Minaur has battled back from a set down to beat teen sensation Jakub Mensik and reach the semi-finals of the Vienna Open.
Roos star Jasmine Garner a ‘generational’ AFLW talent
Jasmine Garner's reputation continues to grow, with her hot form putting North Melbourne within one win of claiming the AFLW's minor premiership.
Waters, Randle dominate Gold Coast for Tickford one-two
Cam Waters has converted his pole position into a Supercars race win on the Gold Coast, with Thomas Randle also flaunting his pace for a Tickford one-two punch.
Captaining Aussies the highlight of Isaah Yeo’s career
Isaah Yeo has won four NRL premierships and two State of Origin series but holds captaining Australia in higher esteem than any other moment of his career.
Pressure is already on Jillaroos: Ali Brigginshaw
Ali Brigginshaw's Jillaroos have travelled to Christchurch hoping to make amends for their loss to New Zealand in last year's Pacific Championships.
AFLW finals beckon for Port after fifth-straight win
Port Adelaide have easily beaten Gold Coast to further cement their top-eight berth, while Suns star Daisy D'Arcy appeared to suffer a serious knee injury.
Fiji beat Cook Islands to keep World Cup dream alive
Fiji winger Vitalina Naikore has starred in an 18-6 Pacific Championships win in Suva over Cook Islands and are one win away from a maiden World Cup spot.