Tigers nab Royce Hunt as Utoikamanu replacement
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt will join Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.
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Bulldogs centre Xerri facing ban for hip-drop tackle
Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri has been hit with a minimum of a one-game ban for a hip-drop tackle that left Manly flyer Jason Saab with an ankle injury.
Halves hell: Newcastle’s big barrier to NRL finals
The Knights' ever-changing halves pairings mean they must defy the odds to make the NRL finals, with no combination lasting more than four straight games.
Carlton’s Docherty firms for shock finals comeback
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has no doubt Sam Docherty is ready to return from a knee reconstruction for the Blues' elimination final against Brisbane.
Aussie Popyrin stuns Djokovic to make US Open’s last 16
Alexei Popyrin has stormed into the US Open's last 16 after becoming the first Australian in 18 years to beat history-chasing Novak Djokovic at a grand slam.
NRLW’s Sharks win eighth in a row, Eels lose star lock
NRLW log-leaders Cronulla have continued their winning ways with a defeat of Gold Coast, before Parramatta lost a star player in their loss to the Dragons.
Aussie teen lights up 200m final at world junior champs
Australian sprinters Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis have produced eye-catching performances to win silver in the 200m at the world junior championships.
Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs
Alyce Parker and Zarlie Goldsworthy put on a dominant display to help fire GWS to a monster 63-point AFLW victory over a new-look Western Bulldogs.
Canberra lose Fogarty for crucial Roosters clash
Canberra's faint finals hopes have taken a hit with halfback Jamal Fogarty ruled out of their must-win clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a hamstring strain.
Sickening clash of heads rattled Bombers in AFLW loss
A nasty collision that concussed Essendon forward Amber Clarke and injured skipper Bonnie Toogood has overshadowed Fremantle's win over the Bombers.
Flanagan slams ‘terrible’ Dragons, walks out of presser
St George Illawarra's late comeback could not prevent Parramatta from holding on for a four-point win that has significant implications on the top-eight race.
Star Demon Christian Petracca to stay at Melbourne
Melbourne star Christian Petracca says he will remain at the Demons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation over the disgruntled AFL star's future.
Wardlaw shines as Saints beat Suns in AFLW
Star forward Jesse Wardlaw has dominated across the ground as well as close to goal to help fire St Kilda to a 54-point win over Gold Coast.
Dolphins smash woeful Broncos to move into eighth
The Dolphins have walloped a pathetic Brisbane 40-6 to go eighth on the ladder and send the finals hopes of their cross-town rivals into oblivion.
Clifford ‘shattered’ over DQ, de Rozario gets bronze
Visually-impaired runner Jaryd Clifford has been disqualified over a violation of guide rules which has denied the Australian a bronze medal in the 5000m.
Touch footy zone gives Johnson perfect final NRL play
Shaun Johnson has set up a try with his last touch in the NRL to lead the Warriors to a thrilling 30-28 comeback win over his former club Cronulla.
Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats
Melbourne have beaten Geelong by two points in their AFLW season opener, with captain Kate Hore starring but forward Tayla Harris re-injuring her shoulder.
Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals
The spotlight is on high tackles for a second straight week in the NRL, with Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon fearing a crackdown is in action.
Walters out of answers for Broncos woes after failure
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the players must learn key lessons about what it means to play for the Broncos after their end-of-season capitulation.
Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans
Melbourne AFLW star Tayla Harris suffered a "flare-up" of her left shoulder against Geelong but coach Mick Stinear says the Demons didn't risk her.
Reid seals back-to-back para-cycling gold medals
Amanda Reid has followed up on her Tokyo success by picking up her second straight gold medal in the C1-3 500m time trial at the Paris Paralympics.
Johnson eyes halves academy for teens in retirement
Shaun Johnson went from providing the NRL's greatest highlights to being a clinical half in his 14-year career, and now he wants to help youngsters do the same.
Bennett’s mind games inspire Dolphins ambush
A 'red herring' training run and a closed session away from prying eyes were among tactics Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett employed before flogging Brisbane 40-6.
De Minaur, Thompson to duel in all-Aussie US Open clash
Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson have joined Alexei Popyrin in the US Open fourth round after setting up an all-Australian last-16 battle in New York.
Wallabies clinch last-gasp comeback win in Argentina
The Wallabies have breathed life into their Rugby Championship with a thrilling 20-19 comeback defeat of Argentina in South America.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi facing ban as decisive game looms
Felise Kaufusi is facing the prospect of missing the Dolphins' crucial clash with Newcastle and the start of the NRL finals after being charged for a late hit.
De Koning presses AFL finals case as Cats eye Power
Sam De Koning shone in his return from injury at VFL level, making a case to be recalled for Geelong's AFL qualifying final against Port Adelaide.
Port Adelaide coach Hinkley seeks finals redemption
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley knows there's only one real way to silence his critics - win an AFL grand final.
Turuva thought he’d played last NRL game for Penrith
Sunia Turuva was left to ponder whether he might finish his time at Penrith playing NSW Cup after Ivan Cleary dropped him from the NRL side last month.
Wilson’s club-to-captain ‘pinch yourself’ Wallaby ride
Harry Wilson had to pinch himself after captaining the Wallabies to victory in Argentina a year after the Test discard had dominated in his Brisbane club final.
Hawks beat Carlton for strong AFLW start
Hawthorn have begun their first AFLW season under new coach Daniel Webster with a 38-point win over Carlton in windy conditions in Frankston.