Odd Knight out a month ago, Smith now the main man
Fletcher Sharpe's failure to return from a knee injury means Sandon Smith will lead the red-hot Newcastle attack alongside Tyson Gamble against the Warriors.
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Matildas dismiss Kerr concern amid no-show, knee scare
Joe Montemurro is adamant Sam Kerr is fit for the Women's Asian Cup final despite the captain's pre-match press conference absence and a heavily-bandaged knee.
Souths suffer double blow in latest injury setback
South Sydney have lost two of their more experienced players for the home clash with Wests Tigers in Gosford.
Verve remains but Reds can play it smart in Fiji: coach
The Queensland Reds will chase a maiden win in Fiji, on their fourth visit, without rested captain Fraser McReight and in-form flyhalf Carter Gordon.
Fitzgibbon defends Sharks’ record against big clubs
Craig Fitzgibbon has been forced to again defend Cronulla's record against fellow premiership heavyweights, after last week's sixth-straight loss to Penrith.
Davis-Cotton feud set to explode with NBL title on line
The league's two best players will spearhead the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers in what shapes as an NBL championship series for the ages.
‘Thanks Mr Andrew’: father-Sun chat sets MCG scene
Mac Andrew's off-the-ball conduct has been a sore point in an otherwise impressive start to the season from big AFL improvers Gold Coast.
Iran women’s soccer team greeted with welcome ceremony
Members of Iran's national women's soccer team have arrived safely in Teheran after participating in the Asian Cup in Australia.
Raiders star faces ban after loss to Bulldogs
Canberra veteran Josh Papalii is facing a one-match ban for a high tackle in the Raiders' loss to Canterbury, while another forward has been fined.
Baker’s crumb helps Bulldogs pip Adelaide in thriller
The Western Bulldogs have withstood a late charge to down the Crows by six points in their AFL clash in Adelaide.
‘Boring’ golf key as Green machine eyes triple treat
Chasing a third consecutive win, Hannah Green is feeling the pressure to deliver again after building a two-shot lead at the Australian WPGA Championship.
‘Work in progress’: Swans’ boom recruit needs time
Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience.
Coach injured by shattered glass at Canberra Stadium
Cameron Ciraldo has suffered a gashed hand after glass shattered in the Canterbury coach's box as Ricky Stuart slammed the state of Canberra's GIO Stadium.
On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return
A hat-trick from Hong Song-Ok in a dominant 4-0 defeat of Taiwan has ensured North Korea will return to the World Cup despite their early Asian Cup exit.
Tracey the hero as Bulldogs claim gutsy Canberra win
Canterbury have put off-field dramas behind them and kept their perfect start to the NRL season in tact by beating the Raiders 14-10.
Green’s hot start in search of Aussie double
World No.7 Hannah Green's scintillating form has continued with the newly-minted Australian Open champion faultless to begin the Australian WPGA Championship.
Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant
Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.
‘Abhorrent male bravado’: men jailed for violating girl
Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.
Daley wants to see passion from Kiwi or English Blues
NSW coach Laurie Daley is a fan of changes to State of Origin eligibility rules but won't be handing out Blues jerseys willy-nilly.
Brazil bound: Aussie connection guides Filipinas to WC
Australian coach Mark Torcaso has guided the Philippines back to the World Cup, beating Uzbekistan in their Asian Cup play-in qualifier on the Gold Coast.
Harrower out as Lightning, Capitals trumpet re-signings
Southside Melbourne Flyers have parted ways with coach Kristi Harrower, while Adelaide and the UC Capitals have re-signed key members.
Panthers veteran announces immediate retirement
Penrith forward Matt Eisenhuth has announced his retirement from the NRL after 145 first-grade games.
Champion Broncos look for season reset in Melbourne
Winless Brisbane have plenty to play for as they face Melbourne in a NRL grand final rematch but it's business as usual for coach Michael Maguire.
Confident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge
An Adelaide veteran says his confident club is embracing the challenge of hosting the red-hot Western Bulldogs.
Socceroos summon uncapped trio for World Cup warm-ups
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up an 18-year-old defender for the first time while also giving World Cup auditions to two other uncapped players.
‘Timeline has changed’: Rowell’s setback a Suns blow
The return date for Gold Coast's reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell from a broken finger has been pushed back in a blow for the red-hot Suns.
No risk to ‘warrior’ Robson’s debut: Roosters
State of Origin hooker Reece Robson is making his Sydney Roosters debut much earlier than originally expected.
Dragons rising star cleared of major neck injury
Scans have cleared a rising St George Illawarra player of a major neck injury after he was rushed to hospital following a training incident in Wollongong.
Brisbane face dreaded 0-3 start and Storm of history
Brisbane were comeback kings in 2025 as they won the title after slipping to 11th after 13 rounds but history suggests going 0-3 to start the year is perilous.
Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans
Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.
‘Go mad’: Plath’s scary early ACL return lifts Dolphins
Dolphins utility Max Plath admits his initial return from an ACL rupture was "scary" as he gets set for Cronulla and a raging-hot battle to stay a starter.