Walsh feels fresh Blues can fire again after the bye
Carlton star Sam Walsh says Carlton have been able to reset in their bye break ahead of Friday night's big AFL game against Geelong at the MCG.
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Female AI workforce grows but few women climbing ladder
Artificial intelligence is growing its female workforce but the number of women thins higher up the ladder, prompting calls for more equitable training.
Eels scrap Tuilagi judiciary bid after injury update
Parramatta second-rower Kelma Tuilagi has opted to take a five-game NRL ban for a dangerous throw, with a thumb injury set to sideline him anyway.
Warriors taking positives from painful loss to Storm
Star back Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will return from his lengthy hamstring injury against Gold Coast as the Warriors look to regroup after falling to Melbourne.
Big names return in NRL as injured Manly duo back up
Manly have managed to name a NRL team with just one debutant despite missing 13 players, while several big names are set to return for other clubs.
Capewell ready to be Mr Fix-it for Maroons after recall
Veteran forward Kurt Capewell is back for Queensland in the role of a bench utility and will play his 10th State of Origin match at the MCG.
Dockers veteran Walters out for up to four weeks
Fremantle have received mixed news on the injury front, with Michael Walters to miss up to four weeks but Heath Chapman expected to play.
Collingwood cult hero Dane Swan joins Hall of Fame
A leader of Collingwood's famous 'rat pack', Dane Swan has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Jaded de Minaur suffers shock loss at Queen’s
Alex de Minaur's preparation for Wimbledon has taken a hit with a surprise first round exit on the Queen's Club grass to Lorenzo Musetti.
Call of Duty: man cave helps prep Olakau’atu for Origin
Haumole Olakau'atu raced the clock for State of Origin selection with an ice pack on his calf and video games on his computer.
Hamiso on track to become greatest Origin tryscorer
Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored eight State of Origin tries in just five games and is on track to smash Origin all-time records.
NBL’s Bullets return to Entertainment Centre home court
The Brisbane Bullets are continuing to make changes this off-season with the announcement of a new home court.
Demons medicos backed by Goodwin after Petracca dramas
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he trusts their medical staff "like never before" in the wake of Christian Petracca's spleen surgery.
Manu can’t see himself back at Sydney Roosters in 2025
Sydney Roosters superstar Joey Manu says it is very unlikely he'll be back at the NRL club in 2025, believing he needs more than six months in rugby union.
Souths No.9 Damien Cook set to complete Dragons return
Damien Cook is on the cusp of agreeing a deal to leave South Sydney and return to St George Illawarra.
Canoe superstar Fox riding emotions en route to Paris
Canoe ace Jessica Fox's thrill that sister Noemie will complete the family Olympic set was tempered by the loss of their biggest fan, grandfather Roger.
Jake Trbojevic unfazed by NSW captaincy criticism
Despite criticism of his position as captain following State of Origin I, Jake Trbojevic insists nothing will deflect him from doing his best for NSW.
Luckless Adam Doueihi pens new deal with Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers have secured the services of Adam Doueihi for 2025 and backed the injury-plagued playmaker to deliver on his potential.
Valentine homes in on Latrell in Origin centre clash
Queensland centre Valentine Holmes has outlined his plans for handling "classy" opposite number Latrell Mitchell in game two of the State of Origin series.
Keilee Joseph returns for Queensland in Origin decider
Injury has forced Queensland coach Tahnee Norris to make one change to her Maroons line-up for the Women's State of Origin decider.
Changing academy picks system this year ‘folly’: Swans
Sydney chief executive Tom Harley has strongly defended the four northern player academy programs and warned against changing AFL draft rules this year.
Raiders fans ‘right to be upset’ over home humiliations
The Canberra Raiders are determined not to let their fans down again after being booed off the pitch in their third-straight home defeat.
Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen’s Club last-eight
Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there'll be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.
The Origin stat Manly must defy to boost finals hopes
A heavily changed Manly side will bid to buck a trend of suffering Origin-affected losses when they travel to South Sydney in round 16.
Mitch Marsh available to bowl in World Cup’s next stage
Mitch Marsh will be available to bowl against Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup, though the Australian captain won't rush to inject himself into the attack.
Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen’s Club quarters
Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there will be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.
NSW’s Lomax and Moses to provide preview for Parra fans
Parramatta will get a sneak preview of Zac Lomax's combination with Mitch Moses when the Eels' 2025 recruit and halfback run out together for NSW.
Longmuir tells players to stop stuffing their stats bag
Fremantle's renowned focus on defence evaporated during last week's loss to the Bulldogs, and the heat is on them to bounce back against Gold Coast.
Dolphins hunt second big scalp in Storm blockbuster
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says Tevita Pangai is a game-breaker but isn't expecting miracles against the Storm in his first match of the season.
Origin the last frontier for NSW giant Haas to conquer
Payne Haas has established himself as one of the NRL's premier front-rowers, but he has yet to assert that same level of dominance at State of Origin level.
We want to win: Dees’ May hits back at ‘selfish’ claims
Amid intense scrutiny over sub-par performances, Steven May is adamant Melbourne can re-establish their identity as a defensive powerhouse.