‘We love it’: Lions embrace early season AFL challenges
Jarrod Berry says a decade of "brotherhood and resilience" will serve premiers Brisbane well after a frustrating Opening Round loss to the Bulldogs.
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Socceroos boss sets out Volpato’s path to selection
Cristian Volpato is warming to the prospect of playing for Australia, after recently meeting with Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.
Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration
South Sydney players believe it could be unsafe for fans to storm the field if winger Alex Johnston breaks the NRL's try-scoring record.
Sevens pair among new faces in Wallaroos rugby squad
Interim coach Sam Needs has unveiled a new-look Wallaroos squad that includes 10 potential debutants including sevens duo Piper Simons and Sidney Taylor.
Storm belting a reality check for Eels: Moses
Some of Parramatta's players may have become wrapped up in pre-season hype ahead of the round one thrashing from Melbourne, according to captain Mitch Moses.
Freo to opt against triple-ruck threat for Cats clash
Geelong copped a 56-point thumping at the hands of Gold Coast last week, and Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is bracing his players for a big bounce back.
Pressure not a problem as Matildas brace for dark horse
North Korea are one of the best women's football nations in Asia, but the Matildas are backing themselves to come away with victory in Friday's quarter-final.
Swans looking for more steady show against Lions
Sydney know they can't rely on another 75-point quarter to overhaul their opponents, particularly when their next challenge comes against premiers Brisbane.
Wests Tigers turn to teen freak for season opener
Heamasi Makasini will line up at centre for Wests Tigers on Saturday after an impressive pre-season highlights reel.
Brumbies ace hoping double reason for Fiji celebrations
With Fijian roots, Rob Valetini is looking to celebrate his Super Rugby Pacific milestone with a victory over the Drua in Ba, which will host its first match.
Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal
Brisbane will take on Sydney without key defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner after their respective striking bans were upheld by the AFL tribunal.
Grandpa nap, museum relic: Aussie para-star on rebound
A day after shredding his opening Games event as "pathetic", Australia's Michael Milton has revealed what helped him bounce back at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Late drama as Iranian player changes mind on asylum
Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia have had to be moved to a safer place after a teammate inadvertently gave away their location.
No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax
Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Zac Lomax will have to earn his Wallabies spot the hard way, and the code-hopper's debut for the Force could still be weeks away.
‘It was tricky’: star duo solid at Women’s Aussie Open
Local drawcards Hannah Green and Minjee Lee have posted solid, but not spectacular, opening rounds at the Women's Australian Open.
Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor
Former Sydney Kings coach and Boomers assistant Will Weaver is back in the NBL with the battling Brisbane Bullets, who have a US star backing WNBL expansion.
Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues
For a second consecutive year, youthful Richmond can start their AFL season by upsetting Carlton and piling more pressure on the beleaguered Blues.
Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos’ World Cup blueprint
Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.
Bring it on: Matildas brace for physical North Korea
Matildas winger Hayley Raso remains a chance to return for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final, but she will need to brace for a physical North Korea outfit.
Eels ‘silly’ not to test Broncos backs: Maguire
Penrith had success targeting Brisbane's clumsy backline in round one so coach Michael Maguire expects Parramatta may adopt similar tactics with the boot.
‘Step up’: NSW Waratahs coach lays down the gauntlet
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has reminded his charges that being without injured game-breaker Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is no excuse for mediocrity.
IBF deliberates on Opetaia world title sanctioning call
Jai Opetaia remains the IBF cruiserweight world champion for now, as the organisation considers reversing the decision to strip him of the status.
Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start
James Slipper's milestone is set to be celebrated in Canberra after the Brumbies prop was rested for their trip to Fiji, while the Force have made bulk changes.
‘He’d laugh’: football great accused of abusing girls
Former champion footballer Barry Cable allegedly intimately touched and exposed himself to young girls in a spa in the 1980s, a child sex abuse trial has heard.
Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.
Forgotten Red becomes centre of attention
Likely foreign departures and a clean bill of health mean Isaac Henry finally has a clear path to fulfil his potential in the centres for the Queensland Reds.
‘Deepest sense of belonging’: Ponga switches to NZ
Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.
Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis
The Sydney Kings have narrowly won a tense first game of the NBL play-off series against the Perth Wildcats.
Summer rivalry fuelling new Aussie para-winter star
A summer-turned-winter rivalry is helping Australia's Paralympics golden girl Lauren Parker adjust to competition on the snow at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Tasmanian collapse ends Tigers’ Shield hopes
Tasmania have suffered a collapse of 6-36, killing off their hopes of qualifying for the Sheffield Shield final with a 70-run loss to Victoria.
Perry cements her greatness as Sutherland tons up
India have slumped to 6-105 in their second innings - still requiring a further 20 runs to make Australia bat again - in the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground.