Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief
Fresh off breaking the NRL try-scoring record at South Sydney, Alex Johnston says it would be "cool" to make more history as the PNG Chiefs first signing.
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Saints ruck star adamant TDK partnership will click
Rowan Marshall insists there was no awkwardness at St Kilda around his failed trade to Geelong, adamant he can work alongside boom recruit Tom De Koning.
Ponga out for up to two months in Knights double blow
Newcastle will need to contend without their two biggest stars for the coming weeks after both Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown suffered injuries in round two.
I let my teammates down in first Roosters game: DCE
Veteran playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans bounced back from a tough first outing as a Rooster to play a big role in the round-two defeat of South Sydney.
Pies make call on challenging Pendlebury’s suspension
Collingwood will challenge Scott Pendlebury's one-match suspension at the AFL tribunal as the veteran midfielder faces a ban for the first time in his career.
Tabuai-Fidow primed for more ‘Bermuda Triangle’ magic
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored one of the great individual tries to beat Cronulla in 2024 and he's keen to replicate the feat.
McLaren want answers after Piastri burnt by double blow
Oscar Piastri began 2026 trying to become Australia's first world champion in 46 years, but both he and McLaren's woes have already left his hopes in disarray.
Cleary slams ‘porky pies’, insists Panthers ‘love’ Tago
Penrith still have faith in Izack Tago despite the three-time premiership winner being overlooked for any game time in their first two matches of 2026.
Not fatal: Seibold adamant Sea Eagles aren’t cooked
Anthony Seibold has pointed to his own rookie year as an NRL coach as proof Manly can turn around their poor start to the NRL season.
‘Pull his head in’: Hardwick calls out fiery Sun
Damien Hardwick admits combustible defender Mac Andrew will be challenged all AFL season by rivals attempting to provoke him.
Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return
As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.
Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns
Christian Petracca starred again for Gold Coast but they were slowed down by a new-look West Coast sparked by a debutant only recruited a fortnight ago.
Tabuai-Fidow genius secures Dolphins great-escape win
The Dolphins have won their first game this season with an 18-14 defeat of the Gold Coast after they trailed 14-0, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow the star.
Aiken-George makes record debut as Fever beat Lightning
Romelda Aiken-George has posted a personal Super Netball single game scoring record with 53 goals in West Coast Fever's home win over the Lightning.
Queensland to miss Shield final after batting collapse
Queensland and Usman Khawaja's hopes of returning to the Sheffield Shield final have been dashed after their batters crumbled against Tasmania.
Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six
Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.
Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing
Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines.
Kellaway’s bat hunts down South Australia’s total
Campbell Kellaway's batting display has helped Victoria close in on South Australia's first innings total on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash.
Piastri nightmare continues as Italian wins in Shanghai
Oscar Piastri's nightmare start to the F1 season has continued, with both McLarens ruled out before the start of the Chinese GP, won by an Italian teenager.
Knights suffer $3 million blow in big win over Manly
Newcastle lost their two highest-paid players to injury in the first half against Manly, but it didn't stop them beating an ordinary Sea Eagles outfit 36-16.
Gout Gout wins 200m at state titles
Sprint star Gout Gout has won the 200m at the Queensland state titles in Brisbane.
Parker, Pollard to carry flag in Paralympics closing
Sharing the honour at the Milan-Cortina Games with Sean Pollard, Lauren Parker will become the first Australian to carry the flag at a summer and winter event.
Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career
Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has received a one-game ban for rough conduct, marking the first suspension of his 427-game AFL career.
Vixens make strong start to title defence
Melbourne Vixens have made a strong start to their Super Netball title defence under new coach Di Honey, with a 60-49 away win over the revamped Firebirds.
Red-hot Blues prove far too strong for Moana Pasifika
The Auckland Blues showed no mercy in their Super Rugby Pacific match at Eden Park, handing Moana Pasifika a fourth straight heavy defeat.
Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection
Portsmouth playmaker Adrian Segecic has explained why he turned his back on the Socceroos to seek an international career with Croatia.
‘Respect that massively’: Gordon earning rave reviews
Carter Gordon's efforts with and without the ball have his Reds and Wallabies teammates singing the flyhalf's praises ahead of next year's World Cup.
Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final
The Matildas will take on China in Tuesday night's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth, and confidence is high following a fighting win over North Korea.
‘Good as a major’: local ace wins Women’s Aussie Open
Hannah Green has become the first local golfer in a dozen years to win the Women's Australian Open, with a steely one-stroke triumph in Adelaide.
Dragons breathe sigh of relief on halves injury front
St George Illawarra have received good news on the injury front, with Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson both no longer requiring scans.
Rankine return looms as Crows ready for red-hot Dogs
Adelaide will welcome back Izak Rankine from suspension against the Western Bulldogs with the midfielder overcoming a pre-season hamstring strain.