Best-laid plans secure 20-year first under Eiffel Tower
Izac Carracher and Mark Nicolaidis will reset their goals after pulling off a pressure-laden plan to earn Australia's second beach volleyball berth in Paris.
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Wallabies coach hoping Liam’s the Wright captaincy call
Queensland Reds flanker and captain Liam Wright has been named as the seventh different Wallabies skipper in little more than a year.
Kangaroos an ‘easy target’ for critics: Clarkson
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has brushed aside stinging criticism from AFL great Paul Roos - and former club employee - about the Kangaroos.
De Minaur wins at Wimbledon but Saville and Walton lose
Alex de Minaur has made it into Wimbledon's third round beating familiar rival Jaume Munar but Daria Saville and Adam Walton are out after agonising losses.
North’s Clarkson urges for the umpire ‘bashing’ to stop
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has emerged a surprise defender of officials, urging the constant umpire "bashing" to stop.
Cowboys quick learner Luki in frame for Maroons debut
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki is close to a Queensland debut after putting into operation advice he received in Maroons camp from Felise Kaufusi.
Controversial star Taylan May to leave Panthers
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon’s McGrath
Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at their best as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.
Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL
Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
Richmond give Martin more time to decide his future
Coach Adem Yze says Richmond don't have a timeline on Dustin Martin's decision on his future as the superstar battles a back injury.
Titans rocked as Brimson, Sami ruled out with injury
Gold Coast duo AJ Brimson and Phillip Sami won't play against Cronulla due to injury, with Tanah Boyd and Jacob Alick coming into the 17.
More Eels misery as Paulo injury compounds Souths loss
Parramatta have slumped to a fourth-straight NRL loss, falling to a 32-16 defeat at the hands of a resurgent South Sydney.
Parra players under pump as Eels hit rock bottom
Interim Parramatta coach Trent Barrett says the Eels were their own worst enemy in their loss to South Sydney.
Joy for de Minaur and Popyrin mixed with Wimbledon woe
Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have won at Wimbledon but there was agony for fellow Australians Thanasi Kokkinakis, Daria Saville and Adam Walton.
Adam Simpson stands firm amid talk of player unrest
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says it's normal to have some player discontent at AFL clubs, no matter how well the side is going.
Manly keep open mind on Trbojevic’s centre shift
Manly have kept their options open on Tom Trbojevic playing centre on his return from injury, and won't stop him playing State of Origin III if picked.
Opportunity knocks for Blues veteran as Giants await
Carlton defender Adam Saad has never been part of a team in such a strong position this late in an AFL season and is determined not to let the opportunity slip.
Gadecki in, O’Connell out for Olympic tennis team
Olivia Gadecki has been added to Australia's Olympic tennis line-up, to play doubles with Ajla Tomljanovic, while Chris O'Connell has withdrawn with injury.
Beveridge backs Weightman defence, ready for Power test
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge stands by his strong defence of forward Cody Weightman but will have to face Port Adelaide without the livewire.
Wests Tigers ready to unleash Justin Olam against Storm
Justin Olam is set to return for Wests Tigers as the joint venture looks to continue a charmed run at Leichhardt Oval against first-placed Melbourne.
Knights take Gamble to keep halves competition alive
Tyson Gamble has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Newcastle until the end of the 2026 season.
Martin soaks up Olympic fame on path to Paris
Logan Martin has some tricks up his sleeve for his Olympic freestyle BMX defence while Natalya Diehm has overcome six knee surgeries to earn her spot.
New-look Wallabies out to move on from World Cup fiasco
New Wallabies captain Liam Wright says the side can move on swiftly from last year's World Cup debacle as they host Wales in the year's first Test.
Dan McKellar unveiled as new NSW Waratahs coach
Former Brumbies' Super Rugby AU championship-winning coach and ex-Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar has been named to replace Darren Coleman at the NSW Waratahs.
Waters’ one-two punch sets pace at Townsville Supercars
Cam Waters has thrown down the gauntlet ahead of race 13 of Supercars in Townsville, waiting until the last minute to set the fastest lap during practice.
Suns face North in golden chance to snap away struggles
The Gold Coast Suns are yet to win an away game this season but facing North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium looms as their best chance yet to break their duck.
Criticism of chirpy Mahoney out of proportion: Bulldogs
Reed Mahoney is adept at getting under the skin of rival players but Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo insists the criticism of his hooker is excessive.
Paulo’s season effectively over with Eels under the gun
Parramatta have suffered another setback in their horror 2024 NRL campaign, with prop Junior Paulo's season effectively over because of a foot injury.
Eagles coach stands firm amid talk of player unrest
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says it's normal to have some player discontent at AFL clubs, no matter how well the side is going.
Lyon lauds King after Saint’s latest AFL injury setback
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon made it clear he wants Max King to stay at the club long-term, following the key forward's latest serious injury setback.
Taylan May withdraws Penrith legal claim, leaves club
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.