Josh Papalii could play against Raiders in 2026
Canberra great Josh Papalii has left open the possibility of continuing in the NRL next year at another club as he prepares to make a call on his future.
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One year on, Eels star erases NRLW injury nightmare
Rueben Cherrington had extra reason to be fiercely motivated going into the NRLW season opener. It was her first NRLW game since round one last year.
Farrell seeks backing for son Owen after Lions call
Lions coach Andy Farrell said his decision to bring son Owen to Australia as an injury replacement was due to the back's experience of three previous tours.
Australia ‘happy’ even after mixed day with bat
Nearly all of Australia's batters got starts in the second Test against the West Indies, but only Alex Carey and Beau Webster converted them to fifties.
Aussie No.1s sidestep seeds carnage with Wimbledon wins
Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina have made it into the third round at Wimbledon, while Aleksandar Vukic felt the full power of world No.1 Jannik Sinner.
Bulldogs crash Kangaroos’ party as Liberatore stars
North Melbourne looked inspired by a pre-game speech from coaching great Denis Pagan, but the Western Bulldogs were too good and won by 49 points.
Eels turn tables on Sharks in NRLW season opener
Parramatta caused the first upset of the new NRLW season in the opening game with a slim win over last year's grand finalists Cronulla.
Owen Farrell called up by Lions, Daly ruled out of tour
Veteran Elliott Daly has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions tour with a broken arm, and the coach has turned to a familiar face as a replacement.
Port regain pair for Gabba test, Sicily back for Hawks
Jack Lukosius will play his first AFL game since round two and Port Adelaide teammate Ollie Wines is also back for their match against Brisbane.
Jayden Hunt on the outer as Eagles turn to youth
Former Demons wingman Jayden Hunt has been dropped by West Coast for Friday's clash with GWS after talling just three disposals over the past fortnight.
Nathan Cleary asks NRL to sort out scheduling quirk
Penrith could not play their five NSW stars on a recent trip to Auckland and halfback Nathan Cleary hopes that kind of fixturing can be avoided in future.
Crows coach unfazed by ruckman’s contract uncertainty
Adelaide ruckman Reilly O'Brien has recorded the second most hit outs in the AFL in 2025 but he's believed to be at an impasse with the club over a new deal.
Billions locked in as deal secures Games’ future
Full funding for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is locked and loaded with a deal brokered between the Queensland and federal governments.
Broncos stand by ‘legend’ after drink-driving charge
Brisbane Broncos legend Steve Renouf has apologised for "unacceptable" drink-driving after being allegedly caught at nearly four times the legal limit.
‘I replied with an F-bomb’: Papalii to rock for Maroons
It's been a big week for recalled Queensland prop Josh Papalii after he welcomed son Jeremiah into the world and got a stunning call from Billy Slater.
Allianz Stadium could go offline for drainage works
The A-League is bracing for the possibility of being without a major Sydney stadium for part of the summer, due to longstanding concerns over drainage.
‘A few tears’: Broncos give prop NRL debut after toil
Brisbane will give prop Ben Talty an NRL debut and have recalled veteran centre Delouise Hoeter for the clash with Canterbury after injuries to key men.
Why Lachlan Galvin doubts won’t faze Bulldogs coach
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has come out in defence of the Bulldogs' plan for using highly prized mid-season recruit Lachlan Galvin.
Wallaroos pick youngster as World Cup prep builds
The Wallaroos' World Cup preparations are taking shape with a tough match against NZ followed by two games against Wales to come.
Suns coach savages AFL over late-season rule change
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed the AFL's change to umpire contact rules, describing some incidents involving a star midfielder as laughable.
Euro champs a huge test in Emus’ World Cup medal hunt
The Emus have their sights set on a medal but must first overcome Under-19 World Cup heavyweights Germany, after powering past the Dominican Republic.
Inglis makes way as Aussie star returns for second Test
Steve Smith looked set to miss Australia's tour of the West Indies after suffering a compound dislocation, but the star will return for the second Test.
Voss insists ‘life’ left in Carlton’s tough season
Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared the Blues' AFL season remains alive, despite sitting three games outside of the top eight.
Why Lomax won’t change goal-kicking for Origin III
Zac Lomax was wayward at the kicking tee in the second State of Origin game but won't be tempted to change his technique if called upon to kick in the decider.
‘Two arms, two legs’: why the Waratahs are dreaming big
Bookmakers are giving the NSW Waratahs no chance against the British and Irish Lions, but the dreamy hosts still reckon they can shock the rugby world.
Thompson’s ticker on full display in five-set victory
Jordan Thompson has overcome his painful back and Daniil Medvedev's conqueror to reach Wimbledon's third round, with the draw ahead opening up for him.
Thompson battles by Bonzi into Wimbledon third round
Jordan Thompson has overcome his painful back and Daniil Medvedev's conqueror to reach Wimbledon's third round with the draw ahead opening up for him.
Olympic champion Trew, 15, skates into record books
Australia's Olympic champion skateboarder Arisa Trew is already in the X Games gold medal record books but the Gold Coast star just wants more.
Haas ready to face different Shibasaki in Origin arena
Gehamat Shibasaki is one of State of Origin's biggest bolters, but Payne Haas could see the Queenslander was a new man from the moment he returned to Brisbane.
It’s just a tragedy: Walsh lauded a decade after death
Phil Walsh's innate football knowledge is being fondly recalled as Adelaide's AFL cohort tread a fine line in marking the 10th anniversary of his murder.
Paisami hunting a Test recall and a Bundee encore
Set to return to the Wallabies set-up, Hunter Paisami put his name in lights despite the fast-starting Reds' heavy loss to the Lions in Brisbane.