Hull the standout Australian at Diamond League in US
Australian Jessica Hull produced the standout Australian performance as two world records were broken at the Diamond League meet in Oregon.
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The miracle try inspiring Blues for Origin decider
Mark Coyne's 1994 epic for Queensland is State of Origin's miracle try. But NSW say James Tedesco's in the last Sydney decider deserves the same billing.
Brave Munster to play Origin after his father’s death
Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven but will play in the Origin decider.
Tupou confirms move as Waratahs show Wallabies the way
While Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou waits to see if he makes the cut to face the Lions, the Waratahs feel they've shown how the Wallabies can tame the tourists.
Injury mars Roosters’ big start to NRLW title defence
Fiji international Taina Naividi scored a first-half hat-trick as the Sydney Roosters crushed the returning Warriors in the NRLW.
Even NSW back ‘legendary’ Papalii’s Origin swansong
NSW's playing group know just how valuable Josh Papalii will be for Queensland when he comes out of State of Origin retirement for the decider in Sydney.
Wallabies survive Fiji flair for comeback victory
Coach Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies have plenty to work on after defeating Fiji, but feels they can still build belief ahead of their first Lions Test.
Tigers ‘given no chance’ but stun Roosters in classic
Benji Marshall's Wests Tigers have overcome a week of headlines and a slew of absences to stun top-eight hopefuls the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Vixens book finals spot as McKinnis signs off in style
Simone McKinnis has fought a range of emotions in her last home game in charge, leading the Melbourne Vixens into the finals with victory over Queensland.
AFL clears Bombers star over huge umpire collision
The AFL's crackdown on umpire contact hasn't hurt Nate Caddy, who has no case to answer over his accidental collision with a whistleblower.
Smith set for another stint out after another knee blow
Brandon Smith is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a medial injury in his comeback from an ACL rupture, as South Sydney lost to Manly.
Swans upset Freo in SCG thriller
Fremantle are out of the AFL top eight after their first loss in seven games in going down by 11 points away to Sydney, who kept their slim finals hopes alive.
‘A bit of a pussy’: Battered Thommo quits at Wimbledon
Jordan Thompson has had to surrender to injury at Wimbledon and admitted he felt like a "bit of a pussy" for retiring in his big match against Taylor Fritz.
Australia’s Windies dominance extends beyond 30 years
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after another powerful performance to skittle the West Indies in the second Test in Grenada.
Piastri pays penalty as Norris cuts world title lead
Oscar Piastri paid a heavy price with a 10-second penalty at a rain-lashed British Grand Prix where McLaren team-mate Lando Norris celebrated home victory.
Stoked with win but not performance: Wallabies’ White
Veteran halfback Nic White concedes the Wallabies' performance isn't where it needs to be heading into the Lions after they conjured a late try to down Fiji.
How teacher’s aide became Koroisau’s new understudy
Tristan Hope was in class as a teacher's aide when he received a life-changing call from Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson.
No ban for tackle that sidelined Brandon Smith again
Matt Lodge says he wouldn't have been able to live with himself had his tackle on Brandon Smith re-injured the hooker's anterior cruciate ligament.
Kiwi flavour, Wallabies hopes in 36-year rugby first
A host of Wallabies hopefuls have been added to the final 30-man, trans-Tasman squad to tackle the Lions in Adelaide.
‘A great influence’: Dearden credits Thurston for rise
Queensland halfback Tom Dearden has learned plenty from Johnathan Thurston about how to shine as a playmaker in the State of Origin arena.
‘Throw our arms around him’: Maroons lift for Munster
Cameron Munster's Queensland teammate Harry Grant says the captain's late father Steven would back his decision to play in the State of Origin decider.
Blues, Lions to honour Walls with best-afield medal
Carlton and Brisbane will honour Robert Walls, who died in May, with a best-afield medal that will be awarded for the first time after Thursday night's game.
Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers
A former Brumby will reunite with some old friends while a pair of brothers will play together professionally for the first time when the Lions visit Canberra.
Injured Port Adelaide trio ruled out for season
A trio of Port Adelaide players will miss the rest of the AFL season after suffering injuries in a loss to Brisbane.
Rival’s ultimate praise for fairytale Origin debutant
Stephen Crichton insists his opposite man Gehamat Shibasaki deserves to make a fairytale State of Origin debut for Queensland.
NRL legend’s words of wisdom for Hawks in flag hunt
Hawthorn have turned to NRL legend Cameron Smith for advice as they charge towards another likely AFL finals campaign under coach Sam Mitchell.
‘Brain running crazy’: Mac backs instinct to face Pies
Key defender Mac Andrew has explained his mindset, and how switching off a "crazy" brain can unlock his best when the Suns host Collingwood.
‘Lucky’ Adelaide goalsneak sent for surgery
Adelaide's medicos are uncertain how long attacker Josh Rachele will be sidelined after having knee surgery.
‘A huge lure’: key reason Smith wants Australia job
Cameron Smith didn't get to experience an Ashes tour as a player, but is a favourite to do it as Australia coach, with Wayne Bennett's candidacy up in the air.
‘Never play again’ – Matthews laments Bruns hit
In a wide-ranging interview, AFL legend Leigh Matthews says some wisdom from Hawthorn coach Allan Jeans was pivotal after his infamous Neville Bruns hit.
Injuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick
No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.