Crunch time for Commonwealth Games sports facing axe
Australia's Commonwealth Games Association will meet with its member sports, with many set to hear they will be cut from a reduced Glasgow program.
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Brooks ready to shut down old housemate Tedesco
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Papalii in hot water over Raiders Mad Monday incident
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Osaka to make classic return in NZ to kick off season
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Leniu confident it won’t be JWH’s last Roosters match
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Schmidt refuses to talk about bringing Bledisloe back
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Fagan takes weight of world off Lions Rayner, Hipwood
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‘Lifetime ago’: 2022 a distant memory for surging Swans
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Lions learn from 2022 lessons to avoid repeat ‘mess’
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Storm teammates just wild about Harry’s captaincy
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Newtown connections: Cronulla draw on Jets’ premiership
It's been half a decade since the core of Cronulla's best 17 won a NSW Cup grand final, building connections that could be the platform for an NRL premiership.
Samaraweera gets 20-year ban for reprehensible conduct
Cricket Australia has banned a former Test player from working in the game for two decades following an investigation by its code of conduct commission.
Cronulla out to make Nicho Hynes’ critics ‘shut up’
Ahead of their NRL semi-final against North Queensland, Cronulla players have dismissed the latest round of criticism directed at Nicho Hynes.
Stop Charlie: resurgent Cat braces for tough assignment
Geelong defender Jed Bews is eyeing a preliminary final match-up with Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron after forcing his way back into the Cats' AFL side.
Hynes concedes stigma of big-game losses will stick
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Wallabies batten down the hatches for All Blacks Test
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Radley a chance for Roosters, Manly’s Saab still out
Victor Radley and Jesse Ramien could return from injury for the second week of the NRL finals but the outlook is less rosy for Manly winger Jason Saab.
Ryles says he’s ready for big time as Eels new coach
Jason Ryles says he will lean on the experience of working under Craig Bellamy and Trent Robinson as he prepares to coach his first NRL season at Parramatta.
Eagles pluck winless, captain-less Magpies in AFLW
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Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future
Glasgow has been announced as 2026 Commonwealth Games host, replacing Victoria, with a pared-back event being heralded as the way forward.
Postecoglou bemused by ‘second season trophy’ fuss
Tottenham's Aussie manager Ange Postecoglou has said he was not boasting, just stating a fact, when he said he "always wins things" in a second year at a club.
Toyota set to join Supercars championship in 2026
Australia's top-selling automotive brand has announced plans to join the Supercars championship, insisting it won't be a short-term player.
Shark eater Taumalolo draws on Cowboys’ super 2017 run
North Queensland powerhouse Jason Taumalolo has an elite record against Cronulla in three finals wins.
Addo-Carr to face integrity unit as NRL future unclear
Canterbury will wait until Josh Addo-Carr has fronted the NRL integrity unit over his positive cocaine test saga before deciding any action of their own.
Stubbs to seek Masters return at Asia-Pacific Amateur
Defending champion Jasper Stubbs will be among seven Australians at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan, chasing Masters and British Open invites.
Playing tag: How Neale and Lions embrace the attention
Lachie Neale's selfless response to taggers is bringing big benefits for Brisbane. Hugh McCluggage breaks down how the AFL star has added a string to his bow.
Lodge says he can ‘hold head high’ over Roosters exit
Manly's Matt Lodge says he thought he'd finish his career at the Roosters, before a contract extension fell over and he requested a release from the club.
Crichton ready to shut down ‘beast-mode’ Olakau’atu
NSW Origin teammates Angus Crichton and Haumole Olakau'atu will relish going head to head in a NRL semi-final heavyweight match up on Saturday.