Vickerman comfortable with ref call that enraged Hawks
Justin Tatum was frustrated by the referees in game three of the NBL championship series, but his Melbourne United counterpart saw things differently.
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‘Gung-ho’ Cochrane confident in Suns making top four
Despite never having played finals in their 15-season existence, Gold Coast will storm into a top-four finish this year, ex-Suns chairman Tony Cochrane says.
Queensland into Shield final after draw with SA
Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way.
Molo to pay Dragons settlement fee in contract exit
St George Illawarra's long-running contract stand off with Francis Molo is finally over after the prop agreed to pay back part of his salary in order to exit.
Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys’ big guns for Broncos
North Queensland welcome back Jason Taumalolo, Jake Clifford and Jeremiah Nanai for the Queensland derby clash with Brisbane seeking a huge form reversal.
Tahs given harsh feedback ahead of Brumbies battle
The Waratahs camp are expecting a reaction in their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Brumbies after being lashed as soft and lazy by their set-piece coach.
RCG still rusty but ‘not worried one bit’ about Titans
As Gold Coast prepare to host Newcastle, new Titans signing Reagan Campbell-Gillard says there is no need for panic after a heavy opening loss.
Tigers tweaker dashes NSW’s Shield final dream
Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has starred as Tasmania ended NSW's hopes of appearing in the Sheffield Shield final.
WA come up just short of fourth-straight Shield final
Defending champions Western Australia toiled valiantly but came up just short of booking their place in a fourth consecutive Sheffield Shield final.
‘I’ll be back’: Dolphins prop Flegler’s injury vow
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler has provided a positive update on the nerve transfer shoulder surgery that has kept him out of the game for almost 12 months.
Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton
Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton has rarely been the senior playmaker in his NRL career but with Matt Burton injured, he's ready to step up at the Bulldogs.
Voss says Curnow’s return won’t fix Carlton’s woes
Under-fire Carlton will be boosted by the return of Charlie Curnow but coach Michael Voss insists the spearhead won't be the Blues' silver bullet.
Bellamy expecting Penrith to return to peak form
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he expects Penrith to bounce back in their NRL grand final rematch following the Panthers' shock round-two loss.
Daniels proves a steal as Hawks trounce Hornets
Dyson Daniels has more NBA steals in a season than anyone since Chris Paul in 2009 and the Australian is forecast to reel him in as Atlanta make a finals push.
Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1
Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.
Eel warns it could take all year for rebuild to blossom
Shaun Lane has conceded Parramatta were "bound to fail" at the start of 2025, but points to Canterbury's revival as proof a tough year could be well worth it.
Tigers won’t throw Dusty-like Lalor to the wolves
Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is already earning comparisons to Dustin Martin but coach Adem Yze is determined not to throw him to the wolves.
Reds’ big call, Brumbies star returns, Suaalii on ice
Brumbies star backrower Rob Valetini will play his first game of the season but Waratahs star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii remains sidelined for the Super derby.
Popovic’s tough love makes, not breaks Daniel Arzani
Daniel Arzani has felt the wrath of a pointed Tony Popovic spray and, at 26 and with just seven caps to his name, says it's what he needed.
‘Not a good look’: Brisbane 2032 sports program delayed
An Olympic committee has delayed a decision on which sports will feature at Brisbane 2032, a call described as "not a good look" by a former Olympian.
Form out window when Cowboys invade Brisbane: Carrigan
North Queensland are outsiders to beat Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium but the history between the clubs has Pat Carrigan expecting another titanic derby.
Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal
Brandon Smith has found his new home after being told he would no longer be at the Sydney Roosters, signing with South Sydney on a two-year deal from 2026.
Bulls boss calls star’s Shield decision ‘disappointing’
Australia Test star Usman Khawaja has come under-fire from Queensland Cricket boss Joe Dawes for missing the Bulls' Sheffield Shield match.
Molo joins Dolphins for love not money after Red V exit
Prop Francis Molo will join the Dolphins and play under old coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Dragons.
Battered Hawks upset United to force NBL title decider
The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks pulled off a remarkable road win over Melbourne United.
Storm enforcer gets nod as Panthers suffer late blow
Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named to play his first NRL match since missing last year's grand final, while Penrith have lost another fullback.
Carlton ignore ‘noise’, make just one change for Hawks
Carlton coach Michael Voss is keeping faith with his team, making just one change in the wake of a nightmare capitulation against wooden-spooners Richmond.
Indonesia clash first of four Socceroos finals: Goodwin
Winger Craig Goodwin wants the Socceroos to go full throttle for this month's fixtures as they seek to avoid the jeopardy of the play-off qualification route.
Hawks worry over injured stars’ fitness for NBL decider
Sam Froling's season looks over but Trey Kell could return from a knee injury when Illawarra host Melbourne United in the NBL championships series decider.
Birrell saves match point on way to Miami Open win
Australia's No.1 woman player Kim Birrell has earned a notable win in the opening round of the Miami Open, saving a match point en route to victory.
Emotional Kyrgios storms to long-awaited win in Miami
Nick Kyrgios has won his first ATP tour match since 2022, posting a three-set first-round victory over American Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open.