North Queensland ‘barometer’ Coen Hess leads revival
The impact and energy of North Queensland prop Coen Hess has been credited with lifting the side on and off the field during a three-game winning streak.
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Kiss not singing the Blues in wait for Wallabies call
Waiting for an update on his own coaching future, Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss insists his mind hasn't wavered from a crunch Anzac Day clash with the Blues.
Home sweet home as Brumbies eye Super top-two finish
With four of their last five games in Canberra, the Brumbies have set their sights on a top-two spot and home run all the way to the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Allen feels the love after returning from Easter leave
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen is enduring a tough season, but ruckman Matt Flynn says the star forward is receiving plenty of love from the player group.
Mitchell returns to fullback as Bennett chases answers
After an underwhelming stint at five-eighth, South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell will return to fullback for Friday night's NRL clash with Melbourne.
Freak accident puts Moroccan surfer out at Bells Beach
Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam is out of the Rip Curl Pro after he hurt his knee in a freak accident at Bells Beach.
Big contract call awaits after Dogs rule out Galvin bid
Canterbury's public declaration that they won't move for Lachlan Galvin has prompted fresh questions over Toby Sexton's contract.
Demons ‘positive’ about defender May returning
Melbourne are expecting star defender Steven May to return from a groin strain for the Demons' clash with Richmond, while a key Lion has also been cleared.
Bombers turn attention to stopping a Magpie in top Nick
Shutting down red-hot Collingwood star Nick Daicos is a huge challenge for Essendon on Anzac Day, but the Bombers are ready for it.
Jets star given show cause notice, Roar gun faces ban
Newcastle striker Sheridan Gallagher has been handed a show cause notice for sticking up the middle finger after she was sent off against Melbourne City.
Adelaide’s finals hopes dive after ALM draw with Roar
Adelaide United are stuck in seventh position on the A-League Men ladder with one match to play after a 1-1 draw with Brisbane Roar.
Cobbo backed to defy doubters in Broncos No.1 switch
Brisbane's new fullback Selwyn Cobbo is a giant physical presence, and Pat Carrigan says his stellar showing at No.1 in Magic Round last year augurs well.
RCG ‘nose’ best as Titans aim to stop bleeding
Titans prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard suffered a badly broken nose last round, but that is the least of his worries as he opens up on his own personal struggles.
Tigers star Balta ‘flat’ after shock curfew call
Richmond star Noah Balta will take a break from playing football at any level this weekend as he abides by a court imposed night-time curfew.
‘Not absolutely flying’: exposed Lions lick wounds
Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale has challenged his midfield group to lift their contested work after a loss to Collingwood exposed some elements of their game.
Brown goes offline as Moses return lifts NRL’s $14m man
There would be few who appreciated Mitchell Moses' comeback for Parramatta as much as Dylan Brown, who has faced scrutiny since agreeing to join Newcastle.
Hungry Green spearheads strong Australian major charge
In-form world No.5 Hannah Green will lead a seven-strong Australian challenge at women's golf's first major of the year, the Chevron Championship in Texas.
Carrigan seeks Broncos gains after Maguire ‘poked bear’
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan insists he must improve his game against a Canterbury club he twice knocked back as he refutes claims the Broncos are a two-man pack.
Reds’ ‘Junkyard Dog’ no one-trick rugby pony
Tim Ryan burst onto the scene with a memorable hat-trick in the corresponding game a year ago but enters the Reds' Anzac Day clash with the Blues in a drought.
Royal flush: Kendric Davis joins Delly at the Kings
American guard Kendric Davis has joined Matthew Dellavedova in switching NBL allegiances to the Sydney Kings.
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.
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.