Star five-eighth ‘understands’ axing: Broncos coach
Michael Maguire has explained his decision to axe Ezra Mam from Brisbane's starting line-up following the Broncos' loss to last-placed St George Illawarra.
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Prize pool: Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of trials
Amid growing calls for Olympic prize money, Australian swimmer Shayna Jack believes athletes are missing out on deserved financial compensation.
Bennett blasts bunker as big miss adds to Bunnies’ pain
After controversy at a crucial point in his side's loss to Manly, Souths coach Wayne Bennett has given the NRL's bunker a big old whack.
‘Should I being doing this?’: Aussie ace out to end woe
Australian No.1 Maya Joint, who's been going through an alarming slump in form, is thankful to Sam Stosur for helping her battle out of the doldrums.
Veteran urges Socceroos’ youth to seize WC chance
Ajdin Hrustic's first World Cup was ravaged by injury and he feels perfectly placed to guide all the Socceroos' young debutants through this tournament.
Leeds sink St Helens, go top of Super League
Leeds Rhinos have scored a rare win over Super League rivals St Helens, storming home by eight points to go top of the table.
Defiant Inglis can’t save Aussies from Pakistan defeat
Stand-in captain Josh Inglis hit 65 but the all-round power of Pakistan told as Australia slipped to ODI series defeat in Lahore.
Tex banned, Stewart cleared in fallout from tense win
Adelaide's gripping one-point win over Geelong has come at a cost, with a veteran Crow suspended and two teammates nursing injuries.
Cats coach fires back at Adelaide Oval ’nuffies’
Geelong coach Chris Scott has had another run-in with fans at Adelaide Oval, this time during a heartbreaking one-point defeat to the Crows.
Crows hang tough to silence Cats in the wet
Jordan Dawson was at his inspirational best as Adelaide hung on for a thrilling victory over Geelong at a rain-soaked Adelaide Oval.
Foran crowns new deal as Sea Eagles sink Rabbitohs
Manly have brushed South Sydney aside in the week of Kieran Foran's new deal, claiming a 28-14 NRL win.
Star Lion out of QClash as Suns name debutant
Brisbane are on a three-match losing skid and have lost co-captain Hugh McCluggage to injury for the huge AFL clash with Queensland rivals Gold Coast.
‘Closest graveyard’: champ’s fighting words for Paro
Lewis Crocker will arrive in Brisbane to defend his world title against Queenslander Liam Paro having never fought professionally outside of Europe.
‘Us against the world’ ahead of Bulldogs’ crunch clash
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has provided an update on injured stars Jacob Kiraz and Stephen Crichton..
Brumby has grand plans to ride Hurricanes into history
James Slipper is looking to weather the table-topping Hurricanes in Wellington, aiming to help rewrite the Super Rugby Pacific history books once again.
Rebuilding Eagles confident dark days are behind them
West Coast have defied expectations to snare four wins already this season, with their glut of high-end young talent driving the club's rebuild forward.
Lions ‘on their knees’? Hardwick not so sure
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick saw plenty in the Lions' loss to Fremantle last week to suggest the two-time premiers are far from a spent force.
‘They’re big fans’: Test chance Campbell up to speed
Reds fullback Jock Campbell has found some extra pace and worked on another key area that would serve him well if recalled for his first Test in four years.
Storm out to maintain long-held mark against Knights
Newcastle haven't won in Melbourne in over a decade, but the Storm are on high alert with coach Craig Bellamy aware of the threat posed by fullback Kalyn Ponga.
Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride
Teenager Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest ever World Cup starter, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders
Star winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is poised to return at a welcome time for the Sydney Roosters, with a State of Origin audition set to take place in Canberra.
First-class luxury: Dockers to play it safe with stars
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the massive depth in the squad means he can afford to play it safe with players such as Sean Darcy and Brennan Cox.
Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect
Resurgent NRL side Newcastle have signed highly rated second-rower Dylan Lucas to a three-year contract extension.
‘Real honour’: King preparing Demons for massive clash
In his first season as a senior coach, Melbourne's Steven King is getting his team ready for what will be an emotional Big Freeze match.
‘Get bragging rights’: derby means more for Haas duo
Payne Haas sends younger brother Klese a paragraph of tips after each game but the pair will compare notes on the field when Brisbane host Gold Coast.
Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup
Valentine Holmes has a stellar record for Queensland and Australia but now he wants to bring all that experience to Cook Islands at the World Cup.
‘First time’: Dolphins dream team years in the making
The Dolphins will field a team against North Queensland that has claims to being the strongest in their history, as they emerge from years of injury carnage.
Broncos star sidelined for six, Walsh backs Haas bake
Brisbane have learnt they will be without Pat Carrigan for up to six weeks post surgery, while Reece Walsh says a huge spray from Payne Haas was needed.
Stewart looms large in Crows’ planning for Cats
Tom Stewart cut up Adelaide when they last played Geelong and Crows forward Darcy Fogarty said the star defender has been a focus of their planning.
Flanagan addresses ‘challenge’ of father’s Dragons exit
St George Illawarra playmaker Kyle Flanagan has opened up about his father Shane's departure as head coach of the NRL battlers.
What horror record? Brumbies set sights on Hurricanes
The Brumbies will have to buck history if they are to beat the Hurricanes in Wellington, but coach Stephen Larkham is treating it like a normal game.