Return to Cowboys not in Brandon Smith’s NRL sights
Sydney Roosters No.9 Brandon Smith wants his future sorted by the time he returns from his ACL rupture, but a swap deal to North Queensland is not preferred.
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Gold Coast’s prized recruit Rioli suffers knee injury
Gold Coast recruit Daniel Rioli could require knee surgery after being hurt at one of his first training sessions with the Suns.
Katoa returns early as Dolphins move on from Hunt
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa is back at training two weeks ahead of schedule in another sign of why missing out on signing Ben Hunt isn't all doom and gloom.
Patience is a virtue for ALM strugglers Perth Glory
Despite being winless after five A-League Men games, Perth Glory coach David Zdrilic remains confident the results will come alongside their off-pitch rebuild.
Benji ‘unsure’ if John Bateman will be at Tigers in ’25
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall admits he does not know whether John Bateman will play for the NRL club in 2025 but wants the situation resolved promptly.
Vindicated Voll ready for WBBL showdown with Brisbane
Georgia Voll's decision to leave Brisbane for the Sydney Thunder is set to net her an Australian cap, and now she is ready to take down the Heat in WBBL finals.
CA delighted with results of shortened WBBL
The shortened WBBL has pulled in bigger crowds and television ratings, with Cricket Australia believing it vindicates the decision to tighten the schedule.
Webster comfortable batting anywhere in Test team
Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has been added to the Test squad for the first time, with selectors worried about the fitness of a sore Mitch Marsh.
Tigers coach Kimmorley wants NSW women’s Origin job
Wests Tigers NRLW coach Brett Kimmorley says the NSW Women's State of Origin job is of "genuine interest" to him.
Sharks’ star NRLW recruit announces pregnancy
Star prop Caitlan Johnston-Green is expecting her first child in May and is likely to miss at least part of her first NRLW season at Cronulla.
Bronson Xerri caps comeback year with new Bulldogs deal
Resurgent centre Bronson Xerri will remain at Canterbury until at least the end of 2027 after signing a new contract.
Craig Foster among four added to FA Hall of Fame
Craig Foster has been recognised for his standout contribution to Australian football as one of four inductees into Football Australia's Hall of Fame.
Brazil beat Matildas to spoil Polkinghorne’s party
The Matildas have slumped to a fiery and physical 3-1 loss to Brazil in retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's final game in Brisbane.
Tears flow as Polks gets Matildas farewell in Brisbane
Matildas hero Clare Polkinghorne was given a Queensland-flavoured farewell full of emotion at Suncorp Stadium in a 3-1 loss to Brazil.
Suaalii and Edmed out to give Wallabies a final splash
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will play the last Test of Australia's European tour in Dublin while Tane Edmed is set to be the Wallabies' 19th debutant of 2024.
Iga Swiatek suspended for one month in doping case
Iga Swiatek is the latest tennis ace at the centre of a doping case, being handed a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance.
Matildas vow not to be pushed around after Brazil loss
The Matildas were frustrated and physically pushed around by Brazil in their 3-1 loss, and they don't want that to happen again.
No Smylie face as superstar Smith crashes at the Open
Cameron Smith has suffered a dramatic second-round collapse as his LIV Golf teammate Lucas Herbert surged to a four-stroke Australian Open lead in Melbourne.
Heatley, Freier give Matildas glimpse at bright future
Queenslanders have been bountiful in recent Matildas squads and young guns Winonah Heatley and Sharn Freier are two more to add to the list.
Cricket bosses defend Australia’s prep for Perth Test
Cricket Australia's high-performance boss Ben Oliver has defended the Test team's light preparations for the Border-Gavaskar series opener.
2032 Olympic Games countdown begins with venue review
The countdown to the Brisbane Olympics has begun with an independent infrastructure review body to deliver a 2032 Games venue blueprint in 100 days.
Ilias at ease filling Hunt’s boots after Souths exit
Lachlan Ilias has already felt the spotlight of replacing Adam Reynolds at South Sydney, but feels well placed to fill Ben Hunt's boots at St George Illawarra.
Kangaroos brush off past AFLW hurt ahead of grand final
North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker says the Kangaroos' 2023 AFLW grand final heartbreak is in the past as they take on Melbourne in the 2024 decider.
Blaze v Chill: Hockey One champs recall star for semis
The Canberra Chill have gone from last to first on the ladder in the space of a year, but they face a huge battle to topple the red-hot Blaze on Saturday.
Perth urged to block out hecklers in Hockey One semi
The Perth Thundersticks face the Tassie Tigers in the Hockey One semi-finals on Saturday, with the winners to face either Brisbane or NSW in Sunday's decider.
Adams, Oliver lift Kings over Taipans in NBL
The Sydney Kings shook off a poor first half to beat the Cairns Taipans 81-75 in Friday night's NBL match.
Heat thrash Thunder to reach fourth WBBL final
Brisbane Heat will play Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL final after a nine- wicket win over Sydney Thunder as Grace Parsons and Georgia Redmayne starred.
Wildcats demolish shorthanded Bullets in NBL
The Perth Wildcats earned revenge on the shorthanded Brisbane Bullets with Friday night's 117-89 home NBL victory.
Wallabies out to bring sunshine to help rugby flourish
A Wallabies' win in the final Test of the year with Ireland would help Australian rugby flourish in its tough battle to survive and thrive, says Joe Schmidt.
Herbert eyes Australian Open crown after hanging tough
Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has joined home hope and halfway frontrunner Lucas Herbert in the Australian Open lead after a wet and wild third round.
Slipper will raise a toast to fellow prop idol Healy
James Slipper became Australia's most capped player in September and will now salute his fellow prop Cian Healy who's about to be Ireland's cap record breaker.