Dragons coach says halves duo for Eels is deserved
Ahead of their Eels clash, Shane Flanagan says there are plenty of voices at the Dragons who back his selection as his in-form reserve grade halves impress.
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‘Mouthguards in’: tensions rise at Wallabies training
The Wallabies say the chance to impress coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the Lions series has brought an added edge to training for the year's first Test with Fiji.
Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time
Fremantle will continue on with their two-ruckmen experiment, but Luke Jackson is still going to be given a licence to thrill in a variety of roles.
Suns stirred, but not shaken, by string of losses
Gold Coast's star midfielder Matt Rowell has detailed the reasons for signing a two-year contract extension with the Suns.
‘I have enough on my plate’: Lions won’t take the bait
The British and Irish Lions kick off their Australian tour on Saturday when they take on the Western Force, and coach Andy Farrell is keeping a laser focus.
‘He’s ready’: Maguire says Walsh has made Maroons case
Reece Walsh will press his case for a Maroons recall as the Broncos aim to continue their resurgence against the in-form Warriors.
‘We’re fired up’: Rocco tops historic Aussie draft call
Rocco Zikarsky, the 18-year-old, 220cm tall Queenslander, is one of four set to join a growing number of Australians in the NBA.
‘Sack the board’: Carlton’s HQ defaced after poor loss
Coach Michael Voss says Carlton's character will be exposed by how they respond to another poor loss, but it has taken little time for fans to vent their anger.
Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz
Canberra will host the NBL Blitz in August at the renovated AIS Arena, nearly 40 years after the defunct Cannons won the last of their three titles.
‘We can help him’: Dolphins land out-of-favour Bronco
Brisbane's out-of-favour star Selwyn Cobbo won't leave early after securing a one-year NRL deal with NRL cross-town rivals the Dolphins.
To’o avoids ban, but knee still a hurdle before Origin
NSW State of Origin winger Brian To'o has avoided a high-tackle ban, but will still likely need scans on his left knee before entering camp for game three.
Bulldogs say Galvin off bench could be best way forward
Lachlan Galvin could still be left coming off Canterbury's bench after the State of Origin period, with coach Cameron Ciraldo liking the current rotation.
Konstas struggles, Smith’s void laid bare in tight Test
The first West Indies Test is in the balance after Australia's top order folded yet again, with Sam Konstas out cheaply after struggling against Shamar Joseph.
McNamara ends goal drought to help save sloppy Matildas
Holly McNamara has broken her international goal drought to help lead the Matildas to a 3-0 win over Slovenia at HBF Park.
Golden day for Aussies as quartet earn Wimbledon spots
Four more Australians have qualified for Wimbledon's main draw, taking the green-and-gold contingent to 17, while Maya Joint reached the Eastbourne semi-final.
Carlton crash to horror loss as pressure rises on coach
Port Adelaide have thrashed a lacklustre Carlton by 50 points as the pressure intensifies on Blues coach Michael Voss.
All aboard the Penrith revival after 8-6 win over Dogs
Penrith have claimed a fourth straight win to establish themselves firmly in the NRL's top eight, after a tense 8-6 win over Canterbury.
Demons axe flag hero and young guns as season slips
Melbourne have axed a premiership hero and two young stars while Sydney have called on two seasoned campaigners for a crunch game.
Key Swans forward injured after inaccurate night
Sydney's Joel Amartey, who kicked 0.6 last week, has been ruled out of the Swans' clash with the Western Bulldogs due to injury.
‘We got lucky’: Coach shocked by Knights star’s injury
The Newcastle Knights are delighted to have welcomed home one of their star players who suffered a lacerated kidney in last Saturday's NRL win in Perth.
‘She’d be a full-on month’: NZ recruit’s Wallaby roots
Aidan Ross lost the Super Rugby final with the Chiefs on Saturday, was training with the Reds on Tuesday, and becomes eligible for the Wallabies next month.
Seibold adamant next fortnight won’t define him
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says any suggestions he has weeks to fight for his job are "agenda-driven" and "nonsensical", while making calls on two key players
Beale injury blow but hopeful for historic Lions clash
Indigenous star Kurtley Beale must overcome a hamstring injury to lead the First Nations and Pasifika team in a historic match against the touring Lions.
‘We’ve got better athletes’: Genia’s taunt to Lions
Ex-Wallabies captain Will Genia has spoken provocatively about how the Australian underdogs can blow open the coming series against the British and Irish Lions.
Collingwood chat to AFL about Daicos tagging tactics
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has revealed he has given Nick Daicos tactics used by a former teammate to help beat taggers.
Last-ditch Campbelltown talks to try to keep Tigers
Campbelltown's council has just days to commit money to its stadium and convince Wests Tigers not to walk out on playing matches in southwest Sydney.
‘Refreshing’: Demons rethink goal-kicking approach
After a season blighted by poor goal-kicking, Melbourne are releasing the shackles ahead of their must-win clash with Gold Coast.
Victorian rivals still keen on re-signed Sun Rowell
Newly re-signed Gold Coast star midfielder Matt Rowell believes the Suns can soon charge into finals and win their first AFL premiership.
Tevaga won’t stay at Manly, set for Super League move
Manly have missed out on re-signing Samoan international Jazz Tevaga, the handy forward utility inking a two-year deal with Wakefield Trinity.
Aussies stage quick fightback after Windies’ hot start
A staggering 14 wickets fell on the first day of Australia's three-match Test series against West Indies in Bridgetown.
Teen star Joint leading Aussie charge towards Wimbledon
Maya Joint has earned another huge win in her burgeoning career at Eastbourne while six more Australians face 'finals' in qualifying as Wimbledon looms.