Socceroos young guns want more from World Cup pushes
Many of the young Socceroos players heartbroken by Australia's World Cup exit will be there in 2030 and they have a point to prove.
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NSW’s chief wind-up merchant back with a vengeance
Back from his knee injury, feisty NSW second-rower Liam Martin will be making up for lost time when he returns to the State of Origin arena in the decider.
GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency
GWS may have beaten the best in the AFL, but there's still something that midfielder Finn Callaghan and coach Adam Kingsley want to see improve.
Moloney rues limp display in Vixens’ grand final defeat
Rendered toothless by Adelaide in a dismal Super Netball grand final loss, captain Kate Moloney says the Melbourne Vixens had no 'fight' or 'hunger'.
Magpie and Suns stalwarts fined for umpire contact
Collingwood's Brayden Maynard and Gold Coast's Touk Miller have been fined for umpire contact during a spiteful AFL match.
Antonelli bags British GP pole; Piastri down in eighth
Oscar Piastri has qualified eighth as F1 Championship leader Kimi Antonelli followed up on his maiden sprint win with pole position for the British Grand Prix.
Demon hopes he’s made Aussie sport smile at Wimbledon
"Heartbroken" for the Socceroos and hours after the Wallabies lost, Alex de Minaur hopes he cheered up Australian sport after reaching Wimbledon's second week.
Blues hold off plucky Richmond for seventh straight win
Carlton have desperately hung on for a two-point win over Richmond, giving the Blues seven consecutive victories since Josh Fraser became interim coach.
‘Hell of a Test match’: Wallabies lose 10-try thriller
The Wallabies have run in five tries but suffered a gut-wrenching 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney to open their Nations Championship campaign.
Slick Sharks put another nail in Broncos’ finals hopes
Brisbane's eighth loss in a row has them needing to win all remaining eight matches to make the finals as Cronulla's halves set up a 28-16 win.
Thunderbirds are go with historic Super Netball triumph
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured their Super Netball dynasty, crushing the Melbourne Vixens to claim a record third grand final victory.
Magpie Maynard in hot water after nudge on umpire
Magpies defender Brayden Maynard says he may have broken a rib after copping a cheap shot from Ben Long, but he is in hot water himself for touching an umpire.
‘Poor’ Tigers suffer injury blow, defeat to Dragons
A potentially season-ending injury to Api Koroisau has compounded a night of misery for Wests Tigers, who lost 24-10 to spoon favourites St George Illawarra.
‘Speed up ruck’: coach’s call after Roosters’ NRLW romp
Sydney Roosters, reigning premiers Brisbane and Canberra notched impressive NRLW wins on Saturday.
Star Giant shines as GWS stun ‘off’ Dockers
Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has enjoyed a career-high afternoon to steer GWS to an upset victory over Fremantle at Manuka Oval.
Why winning Brisbane decider is Cotter’s Holy Grail
Reuben Cotter says Queensland's 2024 home decider loss still "burns" while teammate Kurt Capewell explains why he'll play his next Origin like it's his last.
Coach’s message as Manly rookie thrust into spotlight
Kieran Foran has some words of wisdom for Joey Walsh as the 20-year-old halves prospect begins a run of games in Manly's starting side.
‘Brings fear’: plot thickens on Maroons’ plan for Walsh
Queensland continue to cast doubt into the NSW camp about their plans for dynamic Reece Walsh and Maroons forward Kurt Capewell has added to that mystery.
‘Freaky’: Hammer backs Fuller to nail it in Phinland
The Dolphins have a perfect record this year when without their State of Origin guns - and Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu are two players who love to stand up.
‘He’ll be okay’: NSW confident in playmaker’s recovery
Ethan Strange was a spectator at NSW training on Saturday, but teammates insist he is on track to play in the State of Origin decider.
Souths veteran banned for kicking Penrith playmaker
Depleted South Sydney have been left to count the cost of Cody Walker's brain snap during the loss to ladder-leading Penrith.
Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police
Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.
‘Faster and stronger’: the Wallabies’ secret weapon
A four-Test rookie who hasn't played for the Wallabies in 1316 days is being touted as the X-factor in the Nations Championship opener against Ireland.
Thunderbirds star eyes title amid mental health battle
Battling post-partum depression, Shamera Sterling-Humphrey is key to Adelaide's bid to blunt a potent Melbourne Vixens attack in the Super Netball grand final.
Return looms for Swans firestarter in AFL top-two clash
Sydney's crafty goalscorer Tom Papley is in the frame to make his return from injury against AFL leaders Fremantle, says Swans coach Dean Cox.
Star Crow ‘out cold’ after mystery illness in Perth
Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has missed his team's win over West Coast after being struck down by a mystery illness.
Postecoglou lands shock new coaching post at Al Nassr
Ange Postecoglou has made a shock decision on his future, signing a two-year deal to coach Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, the home of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Socceroos left to rue latest World Cup missed chance
The Socceroos are out of the World Cup and left to rue what might have been after losing to Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the round of 32.
Aussie’s wedding to take away Wimbledon exit blues
Aussie import Daria Kasatkina has revealed she'll be getting married in the next fortnight after her Wimbledon exit at the merciless hands of Naomi Osaka.
Fogarty kicks four as Crows bounce back to beat Eagles
Adelaide have overcome the late withdrawal of star forward Riley Thilthorpe to post a 25-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Deja vu for Bulldogs as Swans star kicks six in big win
Sydney spearhead Charlie Curnow has mauled the Western Bulldogs for a second time this year, kicking six goals to power the Swans to victory at the SCG.