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.
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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.
Body blow for Dolphins, Fuller suffers ruptured ACL
Scans have confirmed Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller suffered a long-term knee injury while playing in the Queensland Cup on Saturday.
Striker’s signing turns Indonesian eyes on Roar
The Brisbane Roar's social media following has exploded in the hours since the signing of Indonesia striker Rafael Struick for the ALM season.
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb to step down after five years
St George Illawarra will part ways with chief executive Ryan Webb next year as the Dragons look to rise from another season without finals.
Butters’ plan to crash through pain barrier in prelim
Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters, troubled by sore ribs, is confident he can again push through pain in the preliminary final against Sydney.
In-form Aussies’ chance to create unwanted Kiwi history
Australia can plunge New Zealand's women's cricket team to new depths with victory in their Twenty20 series opener in Mackay.
‘Threats everywhere’: Papenhuyzen hails Storm’s potency
Ahead of their NRL preliminary final, star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says Melbourne's multiple attacking threats have given them an edge this season.
Sermanni the interim as Matildas coach hunt heats up
Football Australia has appointed former mentor Tom Sermanni as the Matildas' interim coach as the hunt for Tony Gustavsson's permanent replacement continues.
Cotter’s call to arms has Cowboys primed for finals run
North Queensland have become the "Cowboys of war'' after an inspirational call to arms before the final-round game against Canterbury changed their focus.
Geelong’s Jack Henry back on his feet and thriving
Geelong key defender Jack Henry has put his troublesome foot injuries behind him and is ready to front Brisbane's forwards in the AFL preliminary final.
Loyal Liam in the Wright place, eyes Test return
Liam Wright has spilled on his injury setbacks, planned Test return and why he decided to stay in Australian rugby despite an odd contract omission.
Crows, Bulldogs suffer huge AFLW injury setbacks
Adelaide premiership forward Eloise Jones and Western Bulldogs midfield star Ellie Blackburn will both miss the rest of the AFLW season because of injuries.
Perth in the box seat to keep NBL’s HoopsFest
The NBL's inaugural HoopsFest will be launched this week, with the four-day festival starting with a grand final rematch between Melbourne United and Tasmania.
Tedesco ‘sick and tired’ of Roosters’ title critics
James Tedesco has fired back at suggestions injuries could ruin the Sydney Roosters' title charge, saying the media do not understand his team.
Wallabies bracing for beaten All Blacks Cup response
Wallabies fullback Tom Wright is expecting the All Blacks to be keen to "rip in" in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash, disappointed by their recent results.
Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all
Now with her long-awaited Olympic medal, Zoe Arancini shifts her focus to growing water polo and inspiring the next generation of players to make a splash.
Wildcats keen to flex scoring muscles in NBL title bid
Perth Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle is confident his team boast the scoring power and defensive mettle needed to win this season's NBL championship.
Goorjian’s Kings the team to beat for NBL title
The Sydney Kings enter the upcoming season boasting the strongest squad in the NBL, but the Wildcats and Melbourne United are expected to pose big threats.
Gadecki’s big move despite tense Mexican WTA final loss
Australian Olivia Gadecki's run from Guadalajara qualifying has ended in close loss in the final to Poland's Magdalena Frech.
How Tigers clash prepared Brooks for finals success
Manly five-eighth Luke Brooks says he can thank a disappointing evening against his former club for his successful NRL finals debut.
Cronulla face unwanted finals record against Cowboys
Cronulla's nightmare run in finals matches will become the worst of any side in the NRL era if they slump to an eighth straight loss against North Queensland.
Remodelled Cats AFL attack thriving: Cameron
Jeremy Cameron says Tom Hawkins is doing everything he can to push for a preliminary final recall, but Geelong's current remodelled forward line is firing.
Slater tips give Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater attacking edge
North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is statistically the most creative force in the NRL after heeding some key lessons from Billy Slater.
Coaching overhaul at Rowing Australia after Paris flop
Rowing Australia has lured Great Britain coach James Harris and turned to gold medal-winning mentor Chris O'Brien after a disappointing Paris Olympic campaign.
Surgery for Curnow as Blues confirm list changes
Charlie Curnow and Corey Durdin will undergo off-season surgery, while Carlton have confirmed Jack Martin is one of five players cut from their playing list.
Dusty and Suns in talks over AFL career revival
Richmond legend Dustin Martin could reunite with Damien Hardwick as talks progress over a deal to continue his AFL career on the Gold Coast.
Football Australia CEO backs Arnold as Socceroos coach
The Socceroos' poor World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Indonesia have piled pressure on Graham Arnold, but the coach has Football Australia's backing.
Storm veteran dismisses ‘toothless Sharks’ tag
While the clubs are no longer arch-enemies, Melbourne veteran Christian Welch isn't expecting Cronulla to back down in their NRL final at AAMI Park.
How Gould launched a Penrith-like reboot of Bulldogs
Canterbury's results in Phil Gould's third year are eerily similar to what unfolded at the same stage of his Penrith reboot - and there's even more parallels.
He’s no Lionheart: It’s Alex the Great’s journey now
Ten years after he fought for a world title, Alex Leapai Sr has tipped his hulking teenage son is poised to become boxing's next genuine heavyweight superstar.