Balta banned from night games after assault sentencing
Richmond star Noah Balta is set to miss three upcoming night games after copping a 10pm curfew as part of his punishment for assaulting a man in regional NSW.
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Veteran Goldstein ready to grab Bombers’ ruck spot
Todd Goldstein, who has been acting as Essendon's ruck coach, will become the No.1 big man following season-ending injuries to Sam Draper and Nick Bryan.
Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win
Geelong have pipped Hawthorn by seven points in their annual Easter Monday battle at the MCG, holding off a late Hawks surge.
Tigers in Galvin backflip as teen star handed recall
The Wests Tigers have recalled Lachlan Galvin a week after dumping the five-eighth to reserve grade.
Sevens stars inclusion pushes Wallaroos to new levels
Adding three of Australia's top rugby sevens players has made existing Wallaroos up their game as the coach names the squad to play in World Cup lead-ins.
Molo to debut for Dolphins after double injury blow
The Dolphins will be without forwards Felise Kaufusi and Jeremy Marshall-King for the away trip to Canberra as prop Frank Molo makes a club debut.
Panthers hooker banned for tackle that enraged Robbo
The NRL has offered Mitch Kenny a two-game ban for an illegal hip-drop tackle that went unpunished during Penrith's clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Aussie pitcher returns after 680 days on the sidelines
Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks is about to resume his major league career, with the Boston Red Sox activating him from their injured list.
Eels eye Galvin after Tigers served with legal letter
Lachlan Galvin's Wests Tigers contract status has taken another turn, with his agent serving the club with a legal letter claiming he has been bullied.
Young talent time helps Raiders rise against Titans
Canberra trailed 16-0 against Gold Coast before in-form second-rower Hudson Young inspired a 30-20 win to make another case for a NSW recall.
Star turns handed tough Stawell Gift semi-final draws
Lachlan Kennedy and Gout Gout will have to pull out all the stops to book their spots in the Stawell Gift final on Easter Monday.
Circling Sharks inflict more pain on struggling Knights
Newcastle have suffered another uninspiring NRL loss, falling at home to a 34-14 defeat at the hands of the well-travelled Cronulla Sharks.
Fears over Darcy’s knee injury as Bulldogs belt Saints
Western Bulldogs key forward Sam Darcy was substituted out of his side's 71-point hammering of St Kilda after injuring his left knee in a marking contest.
Piastri wins back-to-back GPs to lead F1 championship
Oscar Piastri has won the Saudi Arabian grand prix, holding off Max Verstappen to take the lead in the drivers' championship from McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
‘Unsmiling assassin’: Dolphins fired by rolling Stone
Dolphins forward Ray Stone is a throwback to the 1980s, but the match-winner against Melbourne is worth his weight in gold to his teammates.
‘Thanks Mal’: Young’s quest for NSW recall on track
Canberra forward Hudson Young says Australia coach Mal Meninga made him believe he could play for NSW again, and his brilliant form has him right in the frame.
Bulldogs star Sam Darcy avoids ACL tear, faces surgery
Western Bulldogs key forward Sam Darcy faces a stint on the sidelines with a knee injury, but has avoided a dreaded anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Selwyn Cobbo at fullback has risks, rewards for Broncos
With Reece Walsh out of action with a knee injury, Brisbane coach Michael Maguire will readjust the spine, and No.1 is not the only spot under scrutiny.
Evans lives the Stawell dream; beats Gout and wins Gift
Adelaide schoolteacher John Evans has followed in the footsteps of his coach Paul Young to win the men's Stawell Gift.
Radley’s blunt assessment ahead of Anzac Day test
Victor Radley expects the Sydney Roosters' flagging defence to be tested again in their Anzac Day clash with the in-form Dragons.
Souths look to prove they are an NRL premiership force
After a shut-out defeat by the Bulldogs, South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has given his team some honest feedback ahead of their clash with Melbourne.
Talagi happy on slow road to preferred Panthers spot
Blaize Talagi knew playing at five-eighth for Penrith wasn't going to be given to him on a plate and now he has that spot he doesn't want to let it go.
Kiss method ‘obvious’ as Slack endorses Reds boss
Former Wallaby captain Andrew Slack, who was part of a review into the side's disastrous 2023 campaign, sees a clear heir apparent to the departing Joe Schmidt.
Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win
Geelong have pipped Hawthorn by seven points in their annual Easter Monday battle at the MCG, holding off a late Hawks surge.
Moses inspires Eels to win over ill-disciplined Tigers
Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses has risen to the occasion, helping inflict more pain on Wests Tigers in a 38-22 NRL win.
Saints bank on team effort to combat Bont’s Bulldogs
Captain Marcus Bontempelli is a massive inclusion for the Western Bulldogs ahead of Sunday night's clash against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Burner account and coffee cart drive unbeaten Bulldogs
Cameron Ciraldo is going to new lengths to maintain unbeaten Canterbury's runaway start to the 2025 NRL season.
This Ronaldo not fussed if his scoring drought rolls on
He's the Ronaldo who can't score but Cronulla winger Mulitalo says he doesn't want his success to be judged by how many times he gets over the line.
Munster’s left-field fix for Maroons selection headache
Queensland star Cameron Munster says he is no certainty for State of Origin and could be utilised as a No.14 if Billy Slater sticks with Tom Dearden.
Ankle injury to star half rocks Titans ahead of Raiders
Gold Coast's halves depth is set for a further test after star half Jayden Campbell was ruled out of Sunday's showdown with Canberra due to an ankle injury.
Daniels’ superb NBA season ends in over-time heartbreak
Miami Heat have become the first 10th seeds to reach the NBA playoffs since the current play-in format was launched in 2020-21, ending Dyson Daniels' season.