Stuart backs ‘courageous’ Sanders ahead of Manly test
Canberra's new halves combination will run out for their much-anticipated NRL debut, as the Raiders prepare to face their ex-playmaker Jamal Fogarty at Manly.
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J’maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta’s horror loss
Queensland representative J'maine Hopgood has received a one-game suspension in the fallout from Parramatta's horror round-one loss to Melbourne.
Sharks to turn exodus speculation into ‘real strength’
Cronulla hopes to use the possibility of mass exits to their advantage in the 2026 NRL season, according to head coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
Reborn Matildas warrior chasing ‘fairytale ending’
With her international career given a new lease of life by Joe Montemurro, Alanna Kennedy is chasing one thing as the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign heats up.
Ferrari flies as Piastri recovers from shaky start
Oscar Piastri has produced the sixth-fastest time in the opening practice session for the Australian F1 Grand Prix, with Ferrari the early pacesetters.
Tualima out to fill ‘big shoes’ in Reds battle
Tuaina Taii Tualima has been parachuted into the ACT Brumbies starting line-up and will face a big test against the Queensland Reds' star-studded back row.
Lions back boom recruit to slot into star-studded team
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is excited to debut recruit Oscar Allen and confident the former West Coast star will connect on the field with his teammates.
‘Clarity for all’: Hannay’s new ethos gets Titans test
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has backed players in one position and taken steps to eradicate Jekyll and Hyde displays as he returns to Shark Park.
596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways
The Dolphins have been put on notice that last year's defensive frailties won't be tolerated in 2026, as they prepare to show South Sydney their new resolve.
Healy out cheaply as pink ball swings wildly in Perth
Annabel Sutherland and debutant Lucy Hamilton combined for seven wickets before India fought back late on day one of the pink-ball Test in Perth.
McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace
Oscar Piastri has gone quickest on the first day of practice for the Australian grand prix, as his team boss hit out at so-called conspiracy theorists.
Tasmania skittled, but in the hunt for Shield chase
A tense third-day run chase looms in the Sheffield Shield clash between Tasmania and Victoria in Hobart, despite the hosts being rolled for less than 100.
Bulls on the ropes as Fanning nears maiden Shield ton
Fringe opener Sam Fanning is on track to make his maiden Sheffield Shield century as WA put Queensland to the sword at Allan Border Field.
‘That’s not us’: Waratahs humbled by Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have run in nine tries to consign the Waratahs to their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season and ninth straight defeat to the Kiwi side.
‘Big Three’ lead Penrith to statement win over Brisbane
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards has outplayed Brisbane's Reece Walsh in a 26-0 shut-out of the premiers, who were absolutely shocking at home.
‘As good as I’ve seen’: Petracca stars for hot Suns
Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca was at his explosive best as the Suns notched a statement-making 56-point defeat of last year's grand finalists Geelong.
‘Ready for a big year’: how Edwards regained his mojo
Penrith's Dylan Edwards admits he had a sub-par finish to 2025 but he's started 2026 with a man-of-the-match display after regaining his passion for the game.
Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer
Chris Scott was impressed with Tanner Bruhn's AFL return after 17 months out of the game and won't panic despite a one-sided opening-round loss to the Suns.
The Aussie cricket heroine who ‘everyone dreams to be’
Allrounder Annabel Sutherland has produced a standout day-one display in the Test match with India, drawing a huge compliment from an admiring teammate.
Russia marks Paralympic return amid calls for peace
Flying their flag for the first time since 2014, Russia marched at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony as Ukraine led a boycott in protest.
Petracca’s doubts, nerves erased as Suns make statement
There were nerves and a long-held doubt before Christian Petracca turned back time in Gold Coast's statement-making rout of Geelong to begin the AFL season.
‘Live with it’: Wayne Bennett’s reality check for Lomax
Wayne Bennett has dealt Zac Lomax a brutal reality check as he rules out the prospect of South Sydney engaging Parramatta to bring the winger back to the NRL.
U-turn leaves Opetaia title hunt in limbo on fight eve
Jai Opetaia's Las Vegas introduction has taken an 11th-hour twist, with the IBF stepping in to withdraw their sanctioning of the Aussie's Zuffa Boxing debut.
Fowler door opens amid Matildas star’s concussion fate
Hayley Raso will watch Australia's Women's Asian Cup clash with South Korea from the sidelines after failing to finish their win over Iran.
Piastri faces uphill battle as Mercedes claim front row
Oscar Piastri will need to defy history to win the Australian Grand Prix after George Russell led a Mercedes front-row lock out and left the local hope fifth.
Bennett ‘impressed’ by 73kg Souths halfback
Ashton Ward has got one kilogram on Allan Langer, an NRL exemption to play in round one and the full confidence of South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett.
‘That’s the risk’: Star Blue backs himself on long deal
Carlton star Sam Walsh has shunned free agency in favour of signing a bumper eight-year contract extension with the Blues and is adamant his body can hold up.
Australia set for Test return to Sandpapergate venue
Australia's return to South Africa for their first Test series there in eight years will include a clash in Cape Town, scene of 2018 high drama.
Herbert chasing British Open start at Millbrook Resort
Unlike most of his LIV Golf counterparts, Lucas Herbert has made sure to fit the NZ Open into his playing schedule.
Mooney, Healy star after bowlers shine for Australia
Australia's batters romped to a six-wicket win over India in the opening ODI in Brisbane after their bowlers restricted the visitors to 214 all out.
Titans pocket battleship inspired by Panthers ace
Gold Coast winger Sialetili Faeamani is set to make his NRL debut and, when he does, it'll be with a nod to Penrith dynamo Brian To'o who he wants to emulate.