Cummins to rest for Australia’s white-ball tour of UK
Star quick Pat Cummins will sit out Australia's entire white-ball tour of the United Kingdom in a bid to protect the Test captain from burnout.
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Roving Ponga given a licence to thrill for Maroons
The return of Kalyn Ponga for Queensland has given the side a multi-faceted attacking option in a wide variety of scenarios, skipper Daly Cherry-Evans says.
Luai can be the man to turn the Tigers around: Moses
Mitch Moses believes Jarome Luai can be the man to help turn his former club Wests Tigers around, as the pair pursue a State of Origin series win for NSW.
Manly debutant Humphreys has eyes on Souths No.7 jersey
Rookie Manly halfback Jamie Humphreys has confirmed he will move to South Sydney in 2025, and is hoping to become a full-time NRL half at the Rabbitohs.
Kennedy ban for good of park referees: Annesley
Graham Annesley has defended the NRL's decision to ban Will Kennedy for colliding with a referee, saying it keeps match officials safe in park football.
Lion Cameron cops three-match ban on day of carnage
Three players, including Brisbane star Charlie Cameron, have received three-match bans on a day of carnage at the AFL Match Review.
Gallant Aussie Steph Kyriacou denied maiden golf major
Japan's Ayaka Furue has denied emerging Australian golf star Steph Kyricaou a maiden major title with a remarkable finish at the Evian Championship in France.
Alcaraz destroys Djokovic’s dream of beating Court mark
Carlos Alcaraz has successfully defended his Wimbledon men's title, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets with a devastating display on Centre Court.
Rising Aussie Jones beaten in Wimbledon girls’ final
Gold Coast's Emerson Jones, the first Australian to reach the Wimbledon girls' final since Ash Barty, has lost again to her Slovakian rival Renata Jamrichova.
Hot Lions brace for tough litmus test against Swans
Brisbane are back in the AFL premiership mix following a six-game winning streak, but their hot form will receive a huge test against Sydney on Sunday.
Simpson says goodbye as West Coast fans pay tribute
Premiership coach Adam Simpson was feeling the love during an emotional send-off in front of West Coast fans.
Lions surge into fourth, but Cameron may be in strife
Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale has produced a glittering display to help lift Brisbane to a 13-point win on a day when West Coast farewelled Adam Simpson.
GWS tagger Bedford faces scrutiny over Taranto tackle
GWS tagger Toby Bedford is facing possible suspension over the tackle that concussed Richmond's Tim Taranto.
Trbojevic still the one as Manly flog Newcastle
Tom Trbojevic has put to bed any questions over his best position at Manly, starring as the Sea Eagles beat Newcastle 44-6 to stay in the NRL's top eight.
Thunderbirds survive Lightning strike to finish on top
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have survived a massive scare to beat Sunshine Coast Lightning by two goals and secure the Super Netball minor premiership.
Got to be better: Hinkley’s Horne-Francis warning
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admits Jason Horne-Francis needs to learn how to handle the moment when he invites the opposition to "come after" him.
Wallaroos suffer biggest home defeat to New Zealand
The Black Ferns have trounced the Wallaroos 62-0 in a dominant display capped by a four-try haul from prolific winger Katelyn Vahaakolo.
Foord sits out Matildas’ pre-Games loss to Canada
The Matildas fell to a 2-1 loss to reigning Olympic champions Canada in Spain in their final match before their Paris Games campaign.
Suns hold fort to cut Power’s top-four bid short
Gold Coast have maintained their home fortress with a 14-point defeat of Port Adelaide that denied the Power a move to fourth on the AFL ladder.
Origin moment awaits for big-game player Crichton
Stephen Crichton has provided the most famous grand final moment at Suncorp Stadium and now he believes better is yet to come for NSW in State of Origin.
Aussie to cash in on rich slice of US baseball history
Travis Bazzana has made Australian sporting history as the first baseballer to be recruited with the No.1 major league draft pick.
Blues ignore history but must take lessons from past
NSW have adopted the approach that past results at Suncorp Stadium are irrelevant, but they must still take lessons from previous the State of Origin wins.
Seibold pleads with Manly fans no to boo Hasler
Des Hasler remains engulfed in a legal battle with Manly, but Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has urged fans to respect him on his return to Brookvale.
AFL investigating St Kilda youngster over homophobia
The AFL is investigating after St Kilda youngster Lance Collard became the latest player to have allegedly used homophobic slurs during a game.
Simmo has a special place in my heart: Eagles’ Ryan
The Adam Simpson era at West Coast is officially over, and forward Liam Ryan hopes interim coach Jarrad Schofield gets handed the reins full-time.
Ponga a risk but Suncorp is Maroons 14th man: Bennett
Wayne Bennett says the selection of "wonderful" Kalyn Ponga is a risk for the State of Origin decider but insists Suncorp Stadium is the ace up Maroons' sleeve.
AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson
Eagles coach Adam Simpson has endured a tough ride over the past two-and-a-half years, but he leaves the club as one of the most respected figures in the AFL.
Miller’s time comes as Wallaroos dream of NZ upset
Wallaroos try-scoring machine Desiree Miller's feats have sparked confidence as the side fronts up to a New Zealand team they haven't beaten in 25 attempts.
Meares satisfied with Paris security ahead of Olympics
Australia's Olympic team boss Anna Meares is confident security plans by the French authorities will keep athletes safe after riots broke out in Paris.
Off-contract Oates faces uncertain future at Broncos
Brisbane winger Corey Oates is yet to start talks with the NRL club for a new deal but explains why the Broncos will always hold a special place in his heart.
Foran to go into 17th NRL season, Aloiai stays at Manly
Kieran Foran will join Ben Hunt as the only NRL players from the first decade of the 2000s still in the NRL next season, after re-signing with Gold Coast.