Vine time: Matildas hero seals A-League Women return
Cortnee Vine is back in the A-League Women while veteran Tameka Yallop has departed Brisbane to join another championship contender.
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Hobbled Suaalii scratched for Wallabies’ Japan rematch
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been ruled out of the Wallabies' Japan rematch while Miles Amatosero has learnt his punishment following an Osaka red card.
‘Lots of options’: Carey coy on changed batting order
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey has been Australia's saviour with the bat and while he's not certain were in the order he will come in, he does know why he's firing.
‘Put on a show’: Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test
Jake Weatherald has made the most of a county cricket stint to find form and belief in his methods as he readies to play Test cricket in the city of his birth.
Too risky: players push back on NRL playoff concept
The NRL is exploring the concept of a third-place play off in grand final week, but two Canterbury players say the match would not be worth it.
Gagai’s bold claim as Knights set sights on finals
Dane Gagai has experienced heartbreak in Newcastle's quest for an NRL premiership, but he believes they can finally win it this year.
‘Doesn’t look good’: Socceroos defender’s injury blow
Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is feared to have suffered an Achilles tendon injury while playing for Swansea City.
Sullivan eyes finals debut after frustrating year
After a year of being frustrated by the NRL's new six-man bench rule, Rabbitohs' Jayden Sullivan is finally poised for extended game time in the halves.
Sharks rep star cops ban, Raiders prop spared
The NRL's match review has decided the fate of Cronulla forward Addin Fonua-Blake after he was sin-binned for a high tackle on a St George Illawarra player.
Cats board hold crisis meeting over concussion deal
Geelong will reply on Tuesday afternoon after the AFL sent them a 'please explain' over the secret concussion deal with defender Jake Kolodjashnij.
Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head
Travis Head will play in Australia, South Africa, India and England in the next 12 months and has revealed why he can succeed as an opener everywhere.
Aussie jumping for joy after dream win at world titles
It was a dream come true for Izobelle Louison-Roe when she soared to the gold medal in the high jump at the world athletics under-20 championships.
How PNG Chiefs poached Penrith star To’o in major coup
The PNG Chiefs have completed another significant signing with the recruitment of star NRL winger Brian To'o.
Penrith hold hope Yeo repeats past premiership heroics
Penrith star Isaah Yeo has avoided surgery on an injured pectoral muscle for now, but the Panthers will take a wait-and-see approach on his rehabilitation.
‘Make it work’: Dolphins reveal how stars will stay
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf holds no fears of November 1 as he explains why he's confident the club's soon to be off-contract household names will stay.
‘Special talent’: Dragons young gun in World Cup mix
Rising star Hamish Stewart is being touted as a Kangaroos World Cup bolter after leading St George Illawarra to a shock win over top-four heavyweights Cronulla.
Pies shower Frampton with All-Australian love
Billy Frampton is fast becoming the hero of Collingwood's injury-hit defence, with his strong form helping the club secure a finals berth.
Suaalii call a ‘first world problem’ for Wallabies
How Les Kiss tweaks his squad, especially in the halves and midfield, for a Townsville rematch with Japan will provide clues ahead of next year's World Cup.
Saints superstar learns hamstring injury fate
St Kilda's wildcard hopes are hanging by a thread and they will have to make a last-ditch bid to qualify without hamstrung star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
St Kilda superstar injured in key loss to Carlton
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's season appears over after the superstar Saint suffered a devastating left hamstring injury in a critical 44-point loss to Carlton.
‘It hurts’: Dragons jolt Sharks’ top-two finals hopes
Cronulla's hopes of hosting a first-week NRL final have suffered a major setback with a shock derby loss to lowly arch-rivals St George Illawarra.
Rowell shines as Suns snap streak, deal giant blow
Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell unleashed one of the individual games of the season, while a freak goal proved crucial in Gold Coast's two-point win over GWS.
‘Brain explosion’ ends Raiders’ roller-coaster season
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart hasn't held back, blaming the Raiders' home loss to Newcastle on a poor decision from one of his star forwards.
Wallabies backed to ‘play’, survive first Kiss Test
Even with the game in the balance in his first Test as Wallabies coach, Les Kiss was able to crack a smile before his side hung on to win in Japan.
Canberra upset Broncos, Tigers win late in NRLW
Canberra have delivered a stunning upset over the Broncos, while Wests Tigers got out of jail in the final minute against the Dragons in the NRLW.
Swans sharpen axe, send another AFL finals warning
Back in form with a three-match winning streak, the second-placed Sydney Swans are looking to sharpen their axe further heading into September's finals.
NRL flips decision on Storm five-eighth ban
A Melbourne star has had his suspension downgraded after returning from knee surgery in the Storm's rousing victory against Manly in Perth.
Fresh ink: Wallaby No.999’s hard road to Test debut
After his fourth major surgery in as many years, Isaac Henry made a promise to himself that he was able to fulfil in an emotional Wallabies debut in Japan.
Aussie walking wizard Beacroft has world at his feat
Australian Isaac Beacroft has continued his personal gold rush with a record-breaking victory in the 5km race walk at the world athletics U20 championships.
Broncos lose home aura in record-breaking defeat
Defending premiers Brisbane have lost the most consecutive games in one season at Suncorp Stadium in their history as problems pile up.
Poppa Bear on hand to watch Perth’s future NRL star
Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga was left with a big smile after his new recruit put on a perfect kicking display in a spectacular comeback victory by the Storm.