Why Queensland jeers won’t stop NSW’s back-fence Spence
Queensland have been warned against trying to put Spencer Leniu off his Origin game, with teammate Liam Martin saying it'll only make the NSW prop run harder.
Sport
Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.
Freo skipper Alex Pearce in line for shock early return
Fremantle defender Alex Pearce's recovery from a fractured forearm is going so well that he could return in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Launceston.
Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney’s AFL ban
Isaac Heeney could yet remain in Brownlow Medal contention as Sydney prepare to challenge the superstar's one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster.
‘Disrespectful’: Hornby says Bennett is not in charge
Wayne Bennett has rejected suggestions he has already taken over South Sydney, with interim Rabbitohs mentor Ben Hornby labelling the claims as disrespectful.
Slater driving Origin standards like an angry dad: Hunt
Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has revealed how Billy Slater handled the Maroons' video analysis session after the heavy loss in Origin game two.
Eagle McGovern hits the road to make it back for Simmo
Injured West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern is driving all the way from Melbourne to Perth so he can be back in time for Adam Simpson's farewell.
‘Devastated’ de Minaur could face Olympic misery too
Alex de Minaur faces the prospect of further misery after his Wimbledon heartbreak, with the Australian No.1 a major doubt for the Olympics once again.
Recall of Maroons warrior Gagai a masterstroke: Parker
Veteran Dane Gagai has been described as the ultimate Queenslander whose return for the State of Origin decider will add passion and a winning mentality.
NBA draft prospect Malique Lewis joins NBL’s Phoenix
Trinidad and Tobago forward Malique Lewis has joined South East Melbourne under the NBL's Next Stars program in an attempt to boost his NBA draft stock.
NSW turn on the volume to match Suncorp, Best sits out
NSW have turned to blasting the speakers at the highest decibel and playing crowd sounds to try and recreate the cauldron that is Suncorp Stadium in a decider.
Swans star’s Brownlow hopes over as ban appeal fails
Sydney's Isaac Heeney is out of Brownlow Medal contention after he failed in his bid to have a one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster overturned.
Slipper to captain Wallabies, Wright out injured
The Wallabies captaincy merry-go-round will continue with last week's skipper Liam Wright ruled out of the second Test against Wales due to injury.
Baseball draft bonanza awaits Australian star Bazzana
Travis Bazzana is certain to make Australian baseball history as the first player from this country to be recruited in the opening round of the MLB draft.
Port bracing for fired-up Suns after Hardwick spray
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is predicting a fired-up Gold Coast in response to a spray from their coach Damien Hardwick.
Lions back momentum to overcome emotional Eagles
Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry says his team can overcome whatever lift the emotion of Adam Simpson's departure will give West Coast.
Overlooked by Eels, Barrett retains thirst for NRL job
Interim Parramatta coach Trent Barrett has spoken for the first time since being overlooked for the full-time job at the Eels.
‘Worst year of my career’: Rudolf out to make amends
A brutally honest Toby Rudolf says Craig Fitzgibbon had to drop him after his sub-par run of form for Cronulla.
Cameron Smith in Immortal race under NRL’s new rules
The NRL has announced it will add another Immortal in 2024, with Cameron Smith now eligible under new rules announced by the league.
Dean Cox leads the race to replace Adam Simpson
West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield has seven games to prove he has what it takes to land the full-time role, but Dean Cox looms as the favourite.
Small Magpies forwards can still swoop on Cats: Scott
Decimated by injury, Collingwood are poised to field a smaller forward line against Geelong but Cats coach Chris Scott expects that to make their clash tougher.
Headgear Harry: Grant trains in Maroons’ decider boost
Queensland's Harry Grant, nursing a sternum injury and wearing headgear to protect a wound, has trained strongly ahead of the State of Origin decider.
St Kilda coach hopes upset can spark a Saints revival
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes last week's upset win over ladder leaders Sydney can help kick-start the Saints' development in his second stint in charge.
Ex-Eagles defender sues West Coast, AFL over concussion
Former West Coast defender Brad Sheppard has launched a case in the WA Supreme Court after alleging medical negligence in the treatment of his concussions.
Crichton brothers face off in NSW Origin warm up
Stephen Crichton has had some help from home in preparation for the State of Origin decider, with his brother Christian taking him on at Blues training.
Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has fallen short in his bid to return this week from a fractured arm, but Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe is back.
Pangai power fires Dolphins to vital win over Rabbitohs
Dolphins prop Tevita Pangai Jnr and fullback Trai Fuller have fired to give coach Wayne Bennett a crucial 36-28 win over South Sydney.
Aussie duo KO top seeds to win place in Wimbledon final
Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson have reached the final of the Wimbledon men's doubles after defeating the top seeds in straight sets.
South Sydney season is not done yet: Walker
South Sydney half Cody Walker says their season is far from over as the loss of goal kicking maestro Latrell Mitchell exposes a weakness that must be addressed.
Voss needs ‘convincing’ to change Brownlow criteria
Isaac Heeney's Brownlow Medal chance is over but the Sydney superstar still hopes to get plenty out of the AFL season with the Swans eyeing premiership glory.
Smith shines as woeful Windies head for Lord’s defeat
England's rebuild ahead of the 2025/26 Ashes has begun well with Jamie Smith following Gus Atkinson's lead at Lord's, albeit against a poor West Indies team.