NSW’s so-called grub almost an angel in eyes of NRL
Liam Martin is set to be public enemy No.1 in Queensland for State of Origin III, but his judiciary record tells the story of a choir boy rather than a grub.
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‘Not powder puffs’: Maroons respond to Carroll’s sledge
Former NSW enforcer Mark Carroll says the Queensland pack lacks a fear factor, but Maroons prop Moeaki Fotuaika issued his own warning for the Origin decider.
Best good to go in troublesome left-centre role
NSW expect Bradman Best to be fine to play in the State of Origin decider, after getting through his first training session in Blues camp for game three.
Kyriacou leads Evian Championship going into last round
Sydney's rising golf star Steph Kyriacou will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Evian Championship as she seeks to lift her first major crown.
Slater warns Suncorp won’t guarantee Maroons victory
Queensland have a stellar record in State of Origin series deciders but more than the venue will be required for the Maroons to win, says coach Billy Slater.
Sharks fullback Kennedy faces ban over ref collision
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is facing a ban for colliding with NRL referee Adam Gee in the Sharks' big win over Wests Tigers.
Turbo No.1 for good as injuries end centre experiment
Tom Trbojevic will captain Manly for the first time as a lack of experience necessitates the injury-plagued star's return to fullback from centre.
Vixens boost top-two hopes and spoil Rav’s farewell
The Melbourne Vixens have a fighting chance of a top-two Super Netball finish after a 62-52 away win over the Firebirds, who were farewelling Kim Ravaillion.
Superb Campbell leads Titans’ win over Moses-less Eels
An uninspired Parramatta have clearly missed talismanic playmaker Mitchell Moses as they were outplayed by Gold Coast halves Kieran Foran and Jayden Campbell.
Keary confirms French deal, opts out of retirement
Luke Keary has finally confirmed he will play on in 2025 in the English Super League, after initially signing a Sydney Roosters deal and then opting to retire.
Coach delighted as Bulldogs bounce back to bite Blues
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was outstanding as the Western Bulldogs rebounded from last week's loss to score a massive win over Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
Fever win but sweat on second place in Super Netball
West Coast Fever have scored a 76-57 Super Netball final-round home win over the Mavericks, but now must wait to see if they finish in second or third spot.
Dragons hand Broncos sixth straight loss in thriller
St George Illawarra have entered the NRL top eight and put Brisbane's season on life support with a nailbiting 30-26 win at Suncorp Stadium.
Wallabies pip Wales to extend Schmidt’s winning start
The Wallabies have outlasted a never-say-die Wales 36-28 at AAMI Park in Melbourne to record consecutive wins for the first time since 2021.
Wallaroos slump to biggest home defeat to New Zealand
The Black Ferns have trounced the Wallaroos 62-0 in a dominant display highlighted by a four-try haul from winger Katelyn Vahaakolo.
Walters mulls more Mozer games, sweats on Origin guns
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says "science" will decide whether his Origin stars play next week as he considers whether to give hooker Blake Mozer more games.
Schmidt forecasts mass changes for next Wallabies Test
Coach Joe Schmidt could make at least five changes for the Wallabies' final clash with Wales - their last Test before the Rugby Championship begins.
Aussie duo Thompson and Purcell in Wimbledon heartbreak
Australians Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell have lost agonisingly in the Wimbledon men's doubles final after holding three Championship points.
Kyriacou leads major championship going into last round
Sydney's rising golf star Steph Kyriacou will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Evian Championship as she seeks to lift her first major crown.
Krejcikova follows Novotna path to Wimbledon glory
Czech star Barbora Krejcikova has followed her inspirational mentor Jana Novotna by winning the Wimbledon title against Italian Jasmine Paolini.
Elias latest to claim Slater showing signs of pressure
NSW State of Origin great Ben Elias has joined Paul Gallen in questioning if Quuensland coach Billy Slater has been rattled.
Hamiso targets ‘a Lote’ of tries in Origin decider
Queensland flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow can equal the great Lote Tuqiri for most Maroons tries in a State of Origin series if he scores in the Origin decider.
Su’A plans Maroons return after starring for Dragons
Jaydn Su'A responded to his State of Origin axing with a blinder in St George Illawarra's 30-26 win over Brisbane and has opened up about his motivations.
Luai’s Suncorp scars of 2023 spur him on for decider
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai has detailed how returning to the scene of his lowest ebb as a footballer will help drive him in the State of Origin series decider.
Australia’s Hauser scores triathlon win before Paris
While many of his Olympic triathlon rivals were missing, Australian Matt Hauser's win in Hamburg is a welcome confidence boost ahead of the Paris Games.
NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells
Larry Kestelman and Robyn Denholm will have the majority interest of the WNBL after the 2024-25 season, with Basketball Australia retaining a minority stake.
Nothing for Hynes to prove after NSW axing: Fitzgibbon
Nicho Hynes is preparing to return to the field for the first time since Michael Maguire dropped the star Cronulla halfback from NSW's State of Origin side.
‘Stick with us’: DCE insists Maroons can do a 2022
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says recent history has him believing the Maroons can respond to their MCG thrashing and win the State of Origin series.
Levi sisters pondering jump from sevens to Wallaroos
Sibling rugby sevens stars Maddison and Teagan Levi have joined Charlotte Caslick in expressing an interest in playing in the women's 15-a-side World Cup.
Against all odds: Leniu lauds NSW bruise brother Haas
Spencer Leniu says the heroics of NSW State of Origin teammate Payne Haas has encouraged him to maintain the rage against Queensland in game three.
Streak extends for Australia’s Paris pistol ‘threat’
Sergei Evglevski will continue his family's enduring Olympic history in Paris, where he wants to put Australian pistol shooting on the pedestal.