Dockers vow to bounce back from round-one AFL flop
Fremantle copped a 78-point loss to Geelong last week, but coach Justin Longmuir is confident of a much better display in Sunday's clash with Sydney.
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Socceroo acquitted of rape speaks of ‘pain, suffering’
A jury has cleared a former Socceroo of raping a woman in his Sydney home after hearing what she texted her sister moments after the alleged assault.
Pasifika-First Nations clash completes Lions schedule
The touring Lions will play a combined Indigenous-Pasifika side in Melbourne in a historic clash that completes their touring schedule 100 days from kick-off.
Manly rule Trbojevic out, Cherry-Evans trains freely
Manly will leave Tom Trbojevic on ice for their NRL clash with Canberra, but Daly Cherry-Evans is looking increasingly likely to play.
No rush on Warner, Swans vow to shun ‘arrogant’ mistake
Sydney defender Dane Rampe says off-contract teammate Chad Warner won't be hurried into recommitting, as the winless Swans prepare to play Fremantle.
Waratahs challenged to ‘front up’ for Brumbies derby
After being thrashed by Queensland, the NSW Waratahs have been instructed to 'front up with an edge' for their Super Rugby Pacific derby with the ACT Brumbies.
Eagles coach looks to Reid a new chapter against Lions
Harley Reid was out of sorts in last week's loss to Gold Coast, but the star West Coast midfielder is being backed in to rebound against Brisbane on Sunday.
‘Here for him’: Luai’s advice to in-demand young Tiger
Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai has a simple approach to speculation that Tigers young stars may switch clubs when their contract expires.
Levi back in ‘perfect storm’ for new rugby sevens era
Rugby sevens star Maddison Levi will return from injury, but Charlotte Caslick won't play in Hong Kong as Australia's women field their youngest ever team.
Maguire looks within to find key to unlocking Broncos
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is still learning about his new squad and what he must do to extract their best as he opens up about leading the glamour club.
Hawks go 3-0, pile more pressure on tired Carlton
Carlton were unable to redeem themselves from a horror round-one defeat, going down to red-hot Hawthorn by 20 points at the MCG.
Bolton in for Dockers, mixed news for Magpies
Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton will play against Sydney on Sunday if he pulls up well from training, while Jordan De Goey will be unleashed against the Bulldogs.
Panthers feel the pain as Storm win grand final rematch
Melbourne have hung tough to beat a dogged Penrith outfit, who lost their skipper Nathan Cleary to an early head knock in their NRL grand final rematch.
Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win
Australia have dismantled Indonesia in a 5-1 World Cup qualifier win that moves Tony Popovic's side closer to next year's tournament.
Kirsty Coventry elected as first female Olympics chief
Kirsty Coventry has won the race for sport's biggest job, becoming the first woman and first African to be elected as International Olympic Committee president.
Martin gets upper hand in long-running Munster battle
While Cameron Munster's Melbourne got the win at AAMI Park, his Penrith nemesis Liam Martin had the last laugh in their latest battle on the field.
Popovic’s Socceroos project begins to take shape
He has had to learn on the go but the Socceroos team Tony Popovic has envisioned is now starting to come together.
Coventry’s IOC presidency creates hole for Brisbane ’32
Australian Olympic officials laud Kirsty Coventry's historic appointment as IOC president, but it leaves a hole to be filled for Brisbane's 2032 Games.
We left our mate on an island, says star Eagle defender
West Coast will be aiming to bounce back from last week's horror 87-point loss to Gold Coast when they face Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday.
Hynes key as Sharks bid to beat Vegas travel hangover
Cronulla have had the toughest schedule of any team to start the NRL, but they have been boosted by some good injury news for Nicho Hynes.
‘Fuming’ Khawaja bites at ‘100 per cent wrong’ critics
Usman Khawaja has delivered a passionate explanation for his controversial Shield absence and slammed Queensland Cricket's Joe Dawes for fuelling the fire.
Don’t blame Ilias alone for Dragons loss: Flanagan
Shane Flanagan is no longer frustrated with St George Illawarra's tight loss to South Sydney, nor with Lachlan Ilias's performance at the death.
Rabbitohs fullback spot belongs to Mitchell: Bennett
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell will be their preferred fullback over an in-form Jye Gray when the NRL star proves his fitness.
Schoolyard sprint that hurtled Gout towards greatness
Gout Gout had his heart set on playing soccer until an impromptu schoolyard sprint race, wearing joggers, changed everything.
Champ Opetaia stews after ‘stay busy’ fight revealed
World cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia's next opponent has been revealed, with the undefeated Australian set to face Claudio Squeo in May on the Gold Coast.
‘A good contest’: Dolphins’ Katoa ready for Luai test
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has been backed to shine against his Wests Tigers counterpart Jarome Luai, as Kristian Woolf addressed the ongoing Frank Molo saga.
Froling out of NBL decider and into the unknown
Sam Froling will miss the decisive fifth game of the NBL championship series after scans confirmed a long-term achilles tendon issue for the Illawarra big man.
Injured stars: Storm learn full cost of bittersweet win
Melbourne have been left to count the costs of their win over Penrith, with Jahrome Hughes, Nick Meaney and Nelson Asofa-Solomona all injured.
Ponga perfection has Hasler hatching Titans plot
The Gold Coast must shut down Kalyn Ponga when Newcastle travel to Robina, with the Knights fullback having more reasons to showcase his magic.
Kicking goals: Lynagh’s vibes-based approach paying off
Reds No.10 Tom Lynagh has found his radar after two inaccurate seasons with the boot and says the secret is not overdoing it and "making sure you feel good".
Miller the unlikely face of Popovic’s Socceroos revamp
Lewis Miller has overcome his Asian Cup horror show to make Australia's right back berth his own under the coaching of Tony Popovic.