Irvine, Metcalfe join Socceroos in Europe’s big leagues
Socceroos Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe have realised their dream of reaching Europe's top flight after helping St Pauli win promotion to the Bundesliga.
Sport
Talakai finding his feet again in Cronulla’s middle
Cronulla's rising forward pack have come of age in their run to the top of the NRL ladder, while Siosifa Talakai is slowly feeling back at home in the middle.
Ponga’s absence forces Knights to regain their steel
Kalyn Ponga's absence has prompted Newcastle to find their steel again, gritting out two straight wins without their superstar fullback.
‘Enormous’: Geelong United to replace WNBL’s Boomers
Geelong United will replace the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL from next season, the league has confirmed.
Player power convinces Bellamy to remain Storm coach
Craig Bellamy says senior players, including Cameron Munster, helped convince him to stay on for a 23rd NRL season as Melbourne Storm coach.
‘Decaying’ sport institute gets $250m Olympic makeover
The ageing Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra and receive a major facilities upgrade ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim
A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.
Veteran Gagai shuns Roosters to re-sign with Knights
Queensland Maroons centre Dane Gagai will stay at Newcastle beyond the age of 35 after penning a two-year extension with the Knights.
Back injury forces Magpie Elliott out of Eagles clash
Forward Jamie Elliott has been ruled out of Collingwood's AFL clash with West Coast through a back injury, with Jeremy Howe to swing forward.
Dynasty-chasing NSW bent on smash-and-grab win
The NSW women are looking to flip the men's hoodoo at Suncorp Stadium and kick off the three-game Origin series with a win over Queensland.
Dolphins’ Farnworth feared three months out and surgery
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth starred in a 30-24 win over Manly after returning from a shoulder injury he initially feared would keep him out long-term.
Ex-AFL player Cam McCarthy found dead, aged 29
Former Greater Western Sydney and Fremantle forward Cam McCarthy has died in Perth at the age of 29.
Recovering Reynolds takes on key new role for Broncos
Injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds will fill a vital role behind the scenes, and club legend Trevor Gillmeister says he will one day make an ideal coach.
I’ve seen a change in Latrell during suspension: Hornby
Latrell Mitchell has impressed Ben Hornby during his ban but the coach is warning South Sydney not to think of the star's return as a get-out-of-jail card.
Lions coach perplexed at spate of serious knee injuries
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes a series of knee injuries at his AFL club is just a case of incredibly bad luck.
Gawn ’embarrassed’ to be an AFL player amid homophobia
There have been three reported incidents of homophobic slurs in the AFL this season and Melbourne captain Max Gawn says it makes him embarrassed to be a player.
Suns focused on Roos clash after Powell homophobia ban
Gold Coast defender Ben Long is confident his team will be able to condemn North Melbourne to their ninth straight AFL loss amid controversy around Wil Powell.
Storm’s Sua ready for Sharks aerial assault: Bellamy
Melbourne are expecting crafty Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes to use his kicking game to put pressure on Sua Fa'alogo in his first NRL start at fullback.
Judiciary gaffe ‘weird’, but no issue for Jarome Luai
Spencer Leniu is set to make his return from a ban for a racial slur, but the man wrongly caught up in the judiciary case says he was not offended by the error.
Eagles eyeing Flyin’ Ryan return as confidence rebuilds
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says Liam Ryan is still in the process of regaining confidence in his body following two rounds of hamstring surgery.
Dolphins weed out shirt sponsor over ad rule bungle
A medicinal marijuana clinic's logo has been wiped from the Dolphins' NRL jerseys after its sponsorship was found to have breached advertising laws.
‘Desperate’ Giants bent on first Super Netball win
Desperate to avoid their fifth consecutive loss, the Giants are gunning to take down Sunshine Coast Lightning to finally open their Super Netball account.
Force chase ‘double points’ in unlikely finals bid
Despite propping up the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, the Western Force have not given up hope of a finals berth as key players return against the Fijian Drua.
Maroons rehab queen Robinson back from shoulder injury
Queensland winger Julia Robinson has done it again by embracing rehab and recovering from a dislocated shoulder in six weeks to be ready for State of Origin.
No Gamble as re-signing boosts Waratahs’ finals hopes
NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman is challenging Charlie Gamble to repay the faith and boost his side's flagging Super Rugby finals hopes against the Brumbies.
Penrith’s Cleary limps out of Bulldogs clash
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury during Penrith's clash with Canterbury, leaving the field before halftime.
Trbojevic to miss seven weeks with hamstring injury
Manly expect their gun No.1 Tom Trbojevic to miss seven weeks with a hamstring injury, in a powerful blow for the Sea Eagles and NSW.
‘Shattered’ Cleary hurt against Bulldogs, in NSW doubt
Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury in Penrith's win over Canterbury, throwing his State of Origin hopes into doubt.
Pearson earns NSW recall for women’s Origin opener
NRLW halfback star Rachael Pearson will make her return to the Origin arena after being named in the NSW side, with young gun Jesse Southwell getting the chop.
Luai desperate to make amends for NSW in Origin
Jarome Luai has detailed his desperation to make up for the pain of last year's State of Origin series, as he fights to win back the NSW No.6 jersey.
O’Connor in Reds return, Hoopert earns Force debut
The Queensland Reds have stacked their bench with experience as James O'Connor and Tate McDermott return from injury and suspension to face the Rebels.