Waratahs ordered to man up in Super Rugby crunch match
The NSW Waratahs are pledging to get physical after copping a rev-up from coach Dan McKellar after a Super Rugby Pacific mauling in Wellington.
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Piakura gets Broncos chance to prove Maroons star right
Brendan Piakura has been given the Brisbane starting back-row spot he craves and he has a fortnight to give coach Michael Maguire another selection headache.
Tszyu ready for torrid Spencer showdown as barbs fly
Tim Tszyu is full of respect for power-punching American Joey Spencer as he bids to restore his international reputation with a first win since 2023.
Eels have no regrets over letting Gutherson go
Clint Gutherson has been St George Illawarra's best player to start 2025, but a winless Parramatta insist letting their old captain go was the right call.
Wallabies playmaker signs Japan club deal
Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has signed to play rugby in Japan, with the Brumbies star now no longer a certainty to face the touring British and Irish Lions.
Lions keen to improve AFL starts but Fagan not worried
Brisbane have come from behind to win the first three games of their AFL premiership defence but are hoping for a stronger start against Richmond in round four.
Dolphins must help Hammer nail his role: Woolf
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is yet to find form but coach Kristian Woolf says he is close and that his teammates have a key part to play.
Eagles tell under-fire captain Allen: Don’t be ashamed
West Coast skipper Oscar Allen has come under fire for meeting with a rival coach to discuss a possible trade, but he will remain Eagles captain this year.
Former NRL stars clash in Japanese club rugby
Marika Koroibete will line up against Joey Manu in an enthralling clash in Japanese club rugby with Koroibete's Saitama Wild Knights in danger of relegation.
Force optimistic about re-signing star flanker Tizzano
Carlo Tizzano has a huge decision to make about his future, with the star Western Force flanker reportedly offered a life-changing deal to play in Japan.
Riccardi returns from ban as GWS mull forward mix
GWS forward Jake Riccardi has been recalled after serving his suspension, with coach Adam Kingsley shuffling the magnets for the clash with West Coast.
Doohan crashes, Piastri fastest in F1 practice in Japan
A high-speed crash suffered by Australian rookie Jack Doohan has marred practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as compatriot Oscar Piastri set the fastest time.
Reds let top spot slip in gritty loss to Chiefs
The Reds lost their top-of-the-table Super Rugby Pacific battle with the Chiefs on a wet Hamilton night 27-15, despite both sides scoring three times.
‘Uncharted territory’: Another shock loss for Penrith
Four-time reigning NRL premiers Penrith are in uncharted waters, suffering a 22-18 defeat to North Queensland and slumping to a 1-4 record to begin the season.
Jakolis scores ALM hat-trick as Bulls crush Roar 5-1
Macarthur have kept their finals hopes alive with a crushing 5-1 win over the hapless Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium.
Magical Latrell display seals Souths win over Roosters
Latrell Mitchell has conjured more NRL magic to give South Sydney a 20-14 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Dangerfield stars as Geelong keep Demons winless
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has starred in the Cats' gritty 39-point win against winless Melbourne at GHMBA Stadium.
Payten shakes off self-doubt as Cowboys hit form
Coach Todd Payten is seeing life through a different lens now that North Queensland are back in form.
Panthers mull Talagi recall in fight to ignite season
Star recruit Blaize Talagi has only played one NRL game in his first five rounds at Penrith but could earn a recall amid the Panthers' woes.
Star Petracca walks off frustrated as Demons go 0-4
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has backed Christian Petracca as a "winner" after the star cut a shattered figure as the Demons slumped to 0-4.
‘He is him’: Walker left in awe of Latrell masterclass
There were no signs of rust for Latrell Mitchell as Cody Walker hailed the South Sydney star's bravery in their 20-14 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Aussie seamer O’Neill makes fine English county debut
Three Australian newcomers to the County Championship, headed by Fergus O'Neill, have made a big impression on the opening day of the season in England.
RLPA want talks to avoid missing more NRLW superstars
The NRL's decision to block Newcastle signing New Zealand superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has prompted calls for more flexibility for female players.
Bennett and Amone help Jayden Sullivan shine for Souths
Jayden Sullivan says he owes Wayne Bennett and former teammate Junior Amone for helping rekindle his NRL career at South Sydney.
Family pedigree ensures Hayes can be top prop for Dogs
He dreamt of being a fullback for Canterbury but after a reality check from his grandfather, Harry Hayes is blossoming into a promising Bulldogs front-rower.
Spencer makes weight, game on in high-stakes Tszyu bout
Tim Tszyu and American Joey Spencer have both made weight to confirm their super-welterweight blockbuster in Newcastle will go ahead as planned.
Giants wary as ‘energised’ Eagles hunt first win
GWS will boast a stacked attack against an undermanned West Coast defence, but Giants star Tom Green says his side isn't foolish enough to expect a "pushover".
Matildas not getting carried away with South Korea win
Matildas star Emily van Egmond says her side are satisfied with a strong start to their Asian Cup preparations but they still have lots of improvement to come.
Gone with the wind? Gusts hamper Smith’s Masters prep
Ian Baker-Finch is concerned the tough conditions at Florida's LIV Golf Miami event will jeopardise Australian Cameron Smith's Masters preparations.
Police investigate, brawling NRL fans face stadium bans
A brawl which led to more than 20 fans being evicted from a South Sydney-Roosters NRL clash in Sydney is being investigated by police.
NRL treated state like ‘cash cow’: WA Premier
The NRL's chances of expanding into Perth have seemingly deteriorated further after the Western Australia premier hit out at the league over negotiations.