Manly winger Hopoate banned for pushing ref over
Manly winger Lehi Hopoate has become the latest NRL player to receive a suspension for physical contact with a match official.
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Star Aussie surfers tested by tricky conditions in NZ
Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson are among the Australian surfers to advance at the New Zealand Pro, but Stephanie Gilmore was a second-round casualty.
Bragging rights for Holbrook as Knights beat Titans
First-year Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has won bragging rights over Gold Coast, who controversially fired him midway through the 2023 season.
Aiken-George’s record match soured as Swifts beat Fever
Star shooter Romelda Aiken-George has reached a record 255 national netball league appearances, but her former team tarnished the historic feat.
Warriors rally to belt Broncos after Boyd knee blow
The Warriors have lost their chief playmaker Tanah Boyd to a suspected ACL rupture as their NSW hopefuls starred in a 42-12 thrashing of Brisbane.
Kalyn Ponga would ‘play anywhere’ for Queensland
Kalyn Ponga was as surprised as anyone to have his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy for the State of Origin opener.
Adelaide soar to Super Netball lead with Mavericks win
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have continued their perfect winning record against the Melbourne Mavericks to return to top spot on the Super Netball ladder.
Worst Bombers MCG crowd since ’90s as Freo equal record
Fremantle have cruised to a club record equalling ninth straight AFL win as they put Essendon away in the first half on Sunday at the MCG.
Panthers beat improved Dragons to close Magic Round
Ladder-leading Penrith have defeated St George Illawarra but the final game of Magic Round was not as one-sided as had been predicted.
‘Chills’: Slater backs Walker as Walsh shock explained
Queensland will field a new-look spine and a suite of debutants in the State of Origin opener while remaining loyal to last year's series-winning stars.
Kurtley Beale becomes Force’s ‘Mr Spark’
The Western Force are starting to find their form, and Kurtley Beale's energetic performances haven't gone unnoticed.
‘Surreal’: Rai bursts from pack to win PGA Championship
Aaron Rai has closed with a five-under 65 to become the first Englishman in more than a century to win the PGA Championship, with Australian Cam Smith seventh.
2026 Magic Round the most one-sided in history
The NRL's festival of football Magic Round was more one-sided than ever in 2026, with an average margin of almost four converted tries.
Tedesco’s NSW recall joy, Blues name six Origin rookies
James Tedesco is back in the NSW State of Origin fold, named in a Blues squad for the series opener alongside six debutants.
Radley poised to become Maroons’ new enemy No.1
Victor Radley's temper has frequently landed him trouble with the NRL judiciary but NSW coach Laurie Daley wants the Blues debutant to come out firing.
Slater expects Origin to get no special ruck privileges
Queensland coach Billy Slater is expecting the State of Origin series to be refereed like the NRL, with no leniency in the ruck interpretations.
Crows recruit confident rotten injury run is over
Adelaide's prized recruit Callum Ah Chee is pressing to make his AFL comeback after suffering two hamstring injuries since February.
Homework or grand final? Sky Blues teen to set record
Celebrating his birthday during grand final week, Sydney FC teen Akol Akon will become the youngest player to feature in an A-League Men championship decider.
‘It still hurts’: Brumbies set for Super revenge
Allan Alaalatoa says the Brumbies have been re-watching video of their round seven loss to NSW, determined to down their arch-rivals in his milestone match.
Pendlebury ponders future as AFL games record looms
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will break the AFL games record against West Coast but his future beyond this season is still to be decided.
From Alf’s field of dreams to Walker’s seven heaven
Sam Walker started his rugby league journey in Ipswich where Allan Langer once ruled the roost so it is fitting he now gets to wear the Queensland No.7 jersey.
Rugby Australia’s alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels
A mysterious policy designed to boost Australian rugby heartland at the expense of the Melbourne Rebels is a key sticking point in a lawsuit worth millions.
CA chief downplays fears over Indian investment in BBL
Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg says fears about Indian Premier League team owners taking too much control in the Big Bash League are 'overblown'.
No more Origin what-ifs for NSW debutant Addin-Blake
Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake will make his long-awaited State of Origin debut for NSW after a loosening of the eligibility rules over the off-season.
‘No BS’: Boomers legend out to make NBL statement
Melbourne United recruit Joe Ingles has a point to prove as he returns to the NBL as one of the most decorated Australians ever to play in the league.
‘Crack on’: Flegler back from brink in Maroons miracle
Prop Thomas Flegler will play his first State of Origin match in 1071 days when he makes an inspirational return for Queensland.
No more Origin what-ifs for NSW debutant Fonua-Blake
Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake will make his long-awaited State of Origin debut for NSW after a loosening of the eligibility rules over the off-season.
‘Run over’: former Hawks president fumes on AFL call
A well-known advocate of Hawthorn's Launceston deal is fuming at the AFL and the club over the agreement ending once the Tasmania Devils join the league.
Unfamiliar territory for Crichton ahead of Origin I
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton enters NSW's State of Origin camp having navigated unfamiliar territory in recent weeks.
‘Knock down doors’: Giants bullish on Indigenous talent
While many in the AFL industry have questioned GWS's existence in the region, Toby Bedford is urging patience with their mission to nurture Indigenous talent.
Lynagh reveals injury, contract detail with Cup in mind
Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh has provided fresh detail to his frustrating injury absence and hinted at an imminent contract extension.