Aussie Groves makes podium but misses out at Giro
Australian sprinter Kaden Groves won a sprint finish at the Giro d'Italia - but the frustration was that it was only for second place.
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Ban to stretch Cronulla’s backline even further
Cronulla are set to be without Ronaldo Mulitalo for at least one game, while last-placed Penrith's impotent premiership defence has suffered a fresh blow.
‘Coughing blood’: Rooster details harrowing lung injury
Highly-touted Sydney Roosters rookie De La Salle Va'a has revealed how a tackle in a pre-season game led to him coughing up blood and undergoing lung surgery.
Why NSW gambling on a pair of sevens is such a big call
NSW's step into the unknown with Nathan Cleary and Mitch Moses isn't without precedent, as former Origin halves explain what it's like when No.7s partner up.
Galvin makes his move as Bulldogs target premiership
Phil Gould is delighted Lachlan Galvin has made a call on his future, a move that is likely to wrap up the NRL's biggest contract saga of 2025.
Coates floats high above To’o in Maroons aerial threat
Queensland hooker Harry Grant has hailed the aerial threat posed by winger Xavier Coates but is unperturbed by his club coach Craig Bellamy being back with NSW.
Vixens find form after coach’s surprising call to exit
Melbourne Vixens have produced their best game of the year, outgunning Queensland in their first match since coach Simone McKinnis announced she was leaving.
Alex Pearce learns his fate after heavy collision
Fremantle are set to weigh up their options after skipper Alex Pearce was handed a three-match ban for the collision that concussed Port's Darcy Byrne-Jones.
‘Special talent’ stars as Demons revival continues
A fifth win from six games has Melbourne poised to make an unlikely push at AFL finals, after Kysaiah Pickett starred in a 53-point rout of Sydney.
Hardwick bristles at Lyon jibe as Suns hold off Saints
Rival coaches Damien Hardwick and Ross Lyon traded barbs as Gold Coast resisted St Kilda's second-half challenge to reach a club-best 8-2 start to the season.
Thunderbirds roll away with a Super impressive victory
Defending champions Adelaide Thunderbirds are up to third on the Super Netball ladder after Latanya Wilson starred in a 66-59 victory over Melbourne Mavericks.
Miller strengthens his case as Bezzechi wins British GP
Australia's Jack Miller wants to remain at Yamaha and he ended a recent lean run with a highly-competitive seventh placing at a chaotic British MotoGP.
Hawks face huge tests as Dons, Eagles battle injuries
Hawthorn's status as flag contenders will be put to the test in coming weeks, while Essendon and West Coast must find ways to compete without key players.
Why Dockers coach sees ruck conundrum as a good thing
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is set to be passed fit this week, but some think the Dockers will be better served by not selecting him against Gold Coast.
Seething Suns hit back at Lyon’s ‘offensive whinge’
Gold Coast officials are furious at Ross Lyon's "AFL nepo baby" jab and believe their key forwards were denied a fair chance to compete against St Kilda.
Crows star in tightrope race to reach 300 milestone
Taylor Walker will go down as one of Adelaide's all-time greats, and he faces an intriguing race to reach game No.300 this season.
Blues bank on 31-year first to help conquer Suncorp
NSW have entered enemy territory for the start of this State of Origin series, but know a 31-year first in their squad can help them prepare for battle.
DCE in line with Klein as skipper rubbishes subterfuge
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has addressed a photo of him in relaxed conversation with referee Ashley Klein and slammed a Selwyn Cobbo conspiracy theory
Moses was always destined to be a star: NSW great
All eyes will be on Mitchell Moses come the State of Origin series opener, but one NSW legend is convinced the Blues' five-eighth will be up to the challenge.
Storm sign Titans young gun until end of 2027
Melbourne have boosted their forward stocks by signing young gun Josiah Pahulu after Gold Coast agreed to release the rising star.
Moses parks ego as Blues’ injury cloud darkens
Stephen Crichton has added to the Blues' injury concerns while Mitchell Moses is adamant he can co-exist with Nathan Cleary in the halves.
Tapine walks free as fellow Raider whacked with ban
Joseph Tapine has avoided an NRL ban after being placed on report twice in Canberra's win over the Warriors, as Tom Starling was suspended for a high shot.
Star unclear on return timeline after giant nerve issue
GWS star Stephen Coniglio admits he is still unsure when he'll return to AFL action as he continues to manage a nerve issue preventing him from running.
Daley back with hope it’s not same old blues for NSW
Laurie Daley's return to the NSW State of Origin job is a throwback to some of the Blues' toughest days. But this time he coaches a team expected to win.
Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list
Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.
European champions boost Matildas for Argentina clashes
Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond expects a huge lift out of Arsenal stars Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross for the Argentina series.
Souths beast is NRL’s form prop but prefers other role
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has told Tongan international Keaon Koloamatangi he has played himself into the front row for good.
Savala stakes claim to be Roosters No.7 amid DCE chase
Hugo Savala says he wants to be the Sydney Roosters' long-term halfback amid speculation the club will make a move for Manly veteran Daly Cherry-Evans.
Galvin situation comes with more questions for Bulldogs
Lachlan Galvin's mid-season move from Wests Tigers to Canterbury would be one of the biggest in NRL history, but it will leave several questions at Belmore.
Star defender latest Bomber to suffer injury
Essendon defender Ben McKay has been ruled out of the match against Brisbane at the Gabba after becoming the latest Bomber to suffer an injury.
Mills banned for one game, adding to Swans’ AFL woes
After his first AFL game this season, Sydney captain Callum Mills has been banned for one game on a rough conduct charge.