In-demand Aussie coach eyes Super League history
Aussie Willie Peters is the talk of UK rugby league, a coach coveted by NRL clubs back home while he shoots for Super League grand final history.
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Blues shut down Geelong’s trade advance for superstar
Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.
Matildas confirm Kerr’s return, Vine and Gorry back
Sam Kerr has returned to the Matildas for upcoming friendlies against Wales and England, with Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry also bolstering the squad.
Cummins ‘a lot more optimistic’ for first Test
Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.
Kangaroos consider making play for ‘shattered’ Giant
Leek Aleer is "shattered" with having his planned trade to St Kilda aborted by the Saints, but several clubs are considering making a play for the GWS defender.
NRL to seek legal advice over potential R360 defectors
NRL bosses have met with club counterparts over the threat of breakaway rugby competition R360, and are seeking legal advice on ways to deter players.
Mariners bombshell: coach quits on eve of ALM kick off
Central Coast are on the lookout for a new coach after Mark Jackson quit just nine days before the Mariners' season opener against Newcastle.
Labuschagne ‘close to his best’: Andrew McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.
‘Oddly calming’: Aussies prepare for Ironman triathlon
Australians Penny Slater and Regan Hollioake will be in a stacked professional field at the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world championships.
Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW
Battling Essendon have slumped to their sixth consecutive AFLW defeat, suffering a 57-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.
Wildcats dig deep to win NBL thriller in Cairns
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr and Dylan Winder starred in a thrilling NBL road win for the Perth Wildcats against the Cairns Taipans.
Three in a row as Kostecki takes historic Bathurst pole
Brodie Kostecki has taken pole at the Bathurst 1000, becoming just the third driver in Supercars history to win the top spot three years in a row.
House-full sign could go up for entire India series
Cricket Australia is set to trumpet its biggest white-ball success since moving games to early season, with several sell-out crowds expected against India.
‘Quick trajectory’: teen hailed as new Sky Blues star
A teenager will be key for Sydney FC's ALW side this season as the Sky Blues look to bounce back from their last campaign, says coach Ante Juric.
Socceroos boss proud of match-winner Irankunda
The Socceroos have beaten Canada 1-0 in their friendly match, with teen star Nestory Irankunda scoring the winner and Paul Izzo making multiple saves.
Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy
Contracted superstar Nick Daicos has sent out a special message to Collingwood fans in response to rumours implicating him in the AFL trade period.
Hawks gun backs Merrett’s right to push for AFL trade
Hawthorn's Tom Barrass has backed Essendon star Zach Merrett's right to push for a move in the AFL trade period, urging the industry to embrace player movement.
Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW’s top two
Hawthorn have beaten the Gold Coast Suns by 23 points, with key forward Aine McDonagh kicking three goals, to leap into second place on the AFLW standings.
England star wary of Australia despite Cummins concern
Star England batter Harry Brook says Australia will be extremely dangerous, even if captain Pat Cummins misses the upcoming Ashes series through injury.
Lions continue hot form with clinical win over Port
In captain Bre Koenen's 100th game, the Brisbane Lions secured a 29-point win over Port Adelaide with Courtney Hodder again impressing.
Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start
Tyler Harvey led the way as Illawarra finally got their NBL title defence heading in the right direction while Brisbane slumped to a 1-4 start to the season.
Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record
North Melbourne are closing in on a long-standing men's record after outlasting plucky Richmond by 36 points in Libby Birch's 100th AFLW game.
This is it: pleasure as Payne wins Bathurst classic
Matt Payne has won at the Bathurst 1000 despite crossing the line second, combining with Supercars legend Garth Tander at a wet and wild Mount Panorama.
Boland’s MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip
England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.
Hippi Hippi hooray as Aussie women outclass Orchids
Despite being outplayed 50-0 by Australia, the PNG Orchids have put in an improved performance in the Women's Prime Minister's XIII clash in Port Moresby.
Name unveiled of new PNG team to join NRL competition
The Papua New Guinea Chiefs will join the NRL in 2028, with the name revealed before kick-off in the clash between PNG and the Australian Prime Minister's XIII.
Diamonds wrap up South African series with history made
Coach Stacey Marinkovich has given three players their international netball debut as the Diamonds completed a comfortable clean sweep of South Africa.
Strange hurls hat into Roos’ ring as PM’s XIII beat PNG
Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange has made a pitch to play centre for Kevin Walters' Kangaroos as the Australian PM's XIII side defeated Papua New Guinea.
Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding’s return
Melbourne United welcomed back sharpshooter Chris Goulding and extended their winning streak to five with a one-sided victory over the Cairns Taipans.
Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears
While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.
Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare
Fremantle forward Aine Tighe went off with a knee issue in her first match back from an ACL reconstruction as the Dockers beat Melbourne by five points.