Maroons debutant Fifita has star union dad to thank
Queensland debutant Jojo Fifita followed his rugby union star father around the world, but it was dad's advice to join Gold Coast that changed his life.
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‘Different beast’: don’t write off Wallabies for Cup
Brad Thorn has delivered his verdict on the Wallabies and reflected on his own World Cup experiences to mark 500 days until the Australian showpiece begins.
No Darwin hangover for tinkering Suns: Powell
The form of Daniel Rioli and John Noble in a potent backline has given the Suns confidence there won't be a hangover after their latest Darwin dalliance.
Heat is on for race to play BBL opener in Chennai
Cricket Australia has sought expressions of interest from BBL franchises to open this season's BBL with a showdown in India.
Clear skies for Storm after successive wins
With round 12 rivals Canterbury enduring a horror run, Josh King says he knows how they feel after Melbourne recently snapped their own losing streak.
Wilson, Fife headline Aussie lawn bowls team in Glasgow
Reigning lawn bowls champion Aaron Wilson is heading to Glasgow in search of more Commonwealth Games glory, joined by fellow gold medallist Ellen Fife.
Warriors star misses clash with new Dragons side
Te Maire Martin has replaced the injured Tanah Boyd at the Warriors, while Luke Metcalf has missed the chance to play against his next club, the Dragons.
Murphy goes oh so close to Australian 400m record
Aidan Murphy has led home an Australian trifecta in a high-quality men's 400m at the Oceania athletics championships in Darwin.
Football Australia face redundancies as finances bite
More than 20 per cent of net staff at Football Australia are set to be made redundant as soccer's governing body faces another heavy financial loss.
Dolphins coach fumes after NRL unveils Las Vegas teams
Kristian Woolf has taken aim at the NRL after it announced which teams will take part in the fourth annual trip to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in 2027.
‘Close to my heart’: Origin history awaits Nikora
Briton Nikora will become the first New Zealand Test player to represent Queensland since the new eligibility rules for State of Origin were put in place.
Horwill’s pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot
James Horwill has nominated Lukhan Salakaia-Loto as the enforcer the Wallabies are crying out for as they build to next year's World Cup.
Triple blow for Maroons in bid to avoid women’s sweep
Injuries to three key players have compounded Queensland's task to avoid a 3-0 women's State of Origin whitewash.
Former Fiji rugby star happy to be back on the track
After making her mark in rugby for the Queensland Reds and the Fiji sevens team, Heleina Young is back on the track with an eye on the LA Olympics.
‘It’s uncomfortable’: Port boss on Suns’ Darwin boost
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is bracing for lots of mistakes when his players try and end Gold Coast's nine-game winning streak in Darwin.
What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has arrived in Perth and will closely monitor prized Western Force recruit Zac Lomax in Saturday night's crunch Super Rugby clash.
It’s a grand final: Force fired up to take down Reds
The Western Force's finals hopes are hanging by a thread, with three wins needed from their final three games if they are any chance to sneak in.
Crichton back to his best at Magic Round: Ciraldo
Cameron Ciraldo concedes Stephen Crichton came back from injury too early, but the Canterbury coach believes his captain is on track to rediscovering his best.
Redemption, history within reach for Phoenix coach
After serving a one-year suspension, Bev Priestman is on the verge of leading Wellington Phoenix to a historic A-League Women's championship.
Port premiership coach joins Hawthorn’s AFLW program
Hawthorn's AFLW program has received a massive boost after appointing 2004 Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams as the new head of development.
It’s Blue heaven as NSW retain women’s Origin shield
Jesse Southwell, Teagan Berry and Jess Sergis all starred as NSW retained the women's State of Origin shield with a game-two defeat of Queensland.
Impeccable Mannagh’s five-goal haul tames Lions
Shaun Mannagh dined out for Geelong on a wet Brisbane night to spearhead a 41-point defeat of the Lions in their AFL grand final rematch.
Maroons back youth policy despite Origin series loss
Queensland coach Nathan Cross will retain selection faith in his young team despite NSW taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Women's State of Origin series.
Lions suck for air after Cats keep feet in wet
Lions coach Chris Fagan says they will take a "sensible" approach to Dayne Zorko's fitness after the veteran was withdrawn before their heavy loss to Geelong.
‘I just feel happy’: Sam Kerr to end Chelsea career
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is to end her glittering Chelsea career at the end of the season, the Women's Super League giants have announced.
Aussie death-over misery as Ponting’s Kings lose again
The Ricky Ponting-moulded Punjab Kings started as the hottest team in the IPL - but a fifth-straight defeat leaves them struggling to seal a play-off place.
‘Anyone’s tournament’: closest start in golf history
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler and Australian Min Woo Lee are among a record seven players tied for the lead after the first round of the PGA Championship.
NSW hero ‘would’ve walked home’ if clutch play failed
NSW's newest State of Origin hero Teagan Berry has opened up on the moment that sealed a game-two win, and series victory, for the Blues.
Phoenix relish ALW underdog tag as City eye treble
Treble-hunting Melbourne City will start warm favourites in the A-League Women's grand final when they take on first-time finalists Wellington Phoenix.
Samrani’s perfect Parramatta record faces Storm test
Jordan Samrani has yet to lose in 2026 as Parramatta's strike centre looks to maintain his perfect run against Melbourne.
Time for stability: Force back in coach Cron for 2027
The Western Force's finals drought has already hit 20 years, but the club is confident coach Simon Cron has put the foundations in place to finally end the rut.