‘Special’: Walker’s path to Maroons with ‘big brother’
Sam Walker's lifelong connection to Kurt Capewell is the stuff State of Origin dreams are made of as father Ben reveals why he signed with Sydney Roosters.
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Piastri loses ground as gloves are off at Mercedes
Lando Norris was second and Oscar Piastri fourth in the Canadian GP sprint, while Kimi Antonelli raged about Mercedes teammate George Russell's "naughty" win.
Murray relishes chance to see Radley inflict on Maroons
Cameron Murray is looking forward to being on the same team as aggressive Roosters tyro Victor Radley for the first time when they line up in State of Origin.
Faulolo shines in Turbo’s boots as Manly win again
Manly have registered their seventh win to break into the NRL top-four, with Clayton Faulalo impressing at fullback.
Force crash out of finals race despite gutsy win
Zac Lomax has scored his second Super Rugby try, but it wasn't enough to earn the bonus point the Force desperately needed to stay in the finals hunt.
Mavs strike down Lightning in Super Netball
A strong second half lifted the Melbourne Mavericks to a 10-goal win over Sunshine Coast Lightning and into third position on the Super Netball ladder
Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history
Cam Howieson was the unlikely hero as Auckland FC became the first Kiwi team to win an A-League Men championship, defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in the grand final.
Warriors condemn Dragons to 15th straight loss
Third-choice Warriors halfback Te Maire Martin scored two tries and played a hand in two others as the Kiwi side handed St George Illawarra a 15th straight loss
Thunderbirds torch Giants in netball record-breaker
The Giants' disastrous season lurched to a new low as they were held to their lowest-ever score in a 33-point thumping by the Adelaide Thunderbirds
Cats keep their cool despite statement win over Swans
Geelong have backed up their win over Brisbane with an impressive 27-point triumph over fellow flag fancies Sydney, but Chris Scott won't get overconfident.
North star Simpkin shines in Sir Doug Nicholls Round
After a tumultuous off-season also marred by tragedy, a North Melbourne veteran is adding to his lofty reputation this year.
We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller
Queensland have coughed up a 19-point lead before pulling off a game-winning try at the death to scrape past Moana Pasifika and secure a finals berth.
Injuries sour victory as Magpies salute Pendlebury
Injuries to Jamie Elliott and Darcy Moore have soured Collingwood's win over West Coast in Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking AFL appearance.
Much better late than never in Kangaroos’ Cam-back win
North Melbourne have come back from 43 points behind in the second quarter to beat Gold Coast by six points in a pulsating Marvel Stadium clash.
No panic, Jannik: how can a Demon and co down a Sinner?
Jannik Sinner looks the hottest favourite to win a grand slam for years, with Alex de Minaur among the support cast wondering how on earth to halt him in Paris.
‘Guessing game’: Blues’ mystery over Origin refereeing
NSW forward Cameron Murray says players are in the dark as to how Wednesday night's State of Origin series opener will be refereed.
Underhill or Undertaker? Dogs laud deadly new hitman
Jack Underhill has only played two NRL games but already the James Graham-lookalike has proven a smash hit with Canterbury fans.
‘Great initiative’: Blues back Arrow fundraising push
NSW hooker Blayke Brailey has backed plans for the NRL to introduce a fundraising campaign for Jai Arrow, who has been diagnosed with MND.
‘A bit early’: Dees play down flag chances as Dogs loom
Melbourne have broken into the AFL top four and could take another significant step forward under Steven King with victory over the Western Bulldogs.
Origin talk brought best out of Cowboys playmaker
North Queensland half Jake Clifford got a boost when mentioned as a possible Queensland representative and played accordingly as his great season gathers pace.
De Minaur’s dreams of first clay-court triumph dashed
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has fallen short at the penultimate hurdle in his bid to lift a maiden clay-court crown in Hamburg, outlasted by Tommy Paul.
‘Incredibly proud’: Maroons legend backs feisty Flegler
Petero Civoniceva was one of the toughest Queensland props to lace a boot, but he is blown away by the fight in Thomas Flegler on his emotional Origin return.
Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final
Forced to watch Sydney FC's last grand final appearance from a hotel, captain Rhyan Grant is promising to go full throttle against Auckland FC.
Surgery for skipper as Bombers count cost of carnage
Andrew McGrath will miss at least three matches with a broken jaw after Essendon were hit hard by injuries in a disastrous loss to Richmond.
‘Debilitating for young guys’: Dogs slam Burton rumours
Cameron Ciraldo has gone on the attack, lashing out at the NRL rumour mill that has fed speculation the Bulldogs are ready to cut ties with Matt Burton.
‘I won’t write me off’: Aussie teen ace on Paris dream
Emerson Jones has been handed the hardest of Roland Garros main draw debuts, but the Aussie teen wildcard remains excited and undaunted.
Bulldogs end losing run with throwback win over Storm
Jethro Rinakama has scored a double as Canterbury displayed some of their grittiest football of the season to defeat Melbourne 30-20.
Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot
The clinical ACT Brumbies have held on for a tense derby win to clinch a Super Rugby Pacific finals spot with victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Treloar back as Bulldogs swing changes for Dees test
The Western Bulldogs have made five changes for their clash with Melbourne, including a recall for veteran midfielder Adam Treloar.
Swans won’t let Cats taggers dictate blockbuster
Sydney know Geelong tagger Oisin Mullin is awaiting one of their stars but insist they can't be dictated to by the Cats in their blockbuster AFL clash.
Mo no go as Gold Coast celebrate games milestone
Moeaki Fotuaika will become the most-capped Gold Coast player when he runs out against Manly, but the durable prop doesn't want any extra attention.