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.
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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.
Payten shuts out noise as Cowboys seek first win
North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes scrutiny on his team ahead of the Brisbane clash has been "uncomfortable" after two straight losses.
‘I’d play 15 rucks’: Lions’ cult hero staying humble
Oscar McInerney has put his grand final heartache in perspective and reflected on the special bond he shares with fellow Brisbane ruckman Darcy Fort.
Saints aim to dampen AFL noise around Cats’ Smith
St Kilda will put work into Geelong star Bailey Smith, but will focus more on fixing their own game after a bad round-one loss to Adelaide.
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.
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.