Why Coates is ready to give NSW a Bellyache in Origin
Maroons winger Xavier Coates is prepared for anything in the State of Origin decider and it is his club coach and opposing NSW mentor Craig Bellamy he credits.
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Wallabies warned Test against Fiji is a danger game
With Fiji looking to create history in their Newcastle Test match, the Wallabies have been warned of the threat posed by the Pacific island team.
Bulldogs hooker Mahoney to join Cowboys in 2026
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney will join North Queensland on a three-year deal from next year after being granted permission to negotiate with other clubs.
Expansion clubs unlikely to prise star duo from Storm
Melbourne have a knack of securing their big guns long-term but Harry Grant and Xavier Coates are two that are more than happy where they are.
Late-rising Suns blitz Bombers, keep finals dream alive
A final-quarter blitz has helped Gold Coast see off a plucky Bombers outfit at Marvel Stadium, with the Suns set to finish the round in the AFL top eight.
No panic despite Matildas’ loss to world No.56 Panama
The world No.15 Matildas have suffered their first loss under new coach Joe Montemurro after slumping to a 1-0 defeat to Panama in windy conditions in Bunbury.
Cameron boots 700th as Lalor hurt again in Cats rout
Geelong's Jeremy Cameron kicked his 700th AFL goal and Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor hurt his hamstring again in the Cats' 72-point win.
Hat-trick hero helps Raiders pip Dragons, top NRL table
Canberra have held off a gallant and depleted St George Illawarra, thanks largely to the efforts of zippy fullback Kaeo Weekes.
Last-ditch shot sees Lightning bolt back into top four
Sunshine Coast's Super Netball finals prospects are in their own hands with one round to go after captain Steph Fretwell's late bomb sank the Swifts in Sydney.
NRLW opening wins for Broncos, Dragons and Cowboys
A number of debutants have shone along with renowned superstar Tamika Upton, in the colours of Brisbane once again, as round one of the NRLW continues.
Wilson wows as Thunderbirds set up finals showdown
Latanya Wilson equalled a six-year competition record as the Adelaide Thunderbirds beat the Melbourne Mavericks by 11 goals in their Super Netball clash.
Umpires in firing line as Bombers coach hits out at AFL
A collision that left Essendon forward Nate Caddy winded could have been easily avoided if the AFL made one simple change, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.
Meaney the man as Storm sink Cowboys to go second
Melbourne have come up with all the answers without a suite of stars to go second on the NRL ladder with a 26-20 away win over North Queensland.
Injury pain and Brisbane blitz leave Port on brink
Port Adelaide copped a trio of injuries and some of the Lions' best attacking football before succumbing in a loss that leaves their finals hopes shot.
Hawks too strong despite Saints star causing nightmares
St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera had a career-best 43 disposals but couldn't prevent Hawthorn posting a 20-point win at Marvel Stadium.
At last! Demon gets dream Wimbledon date with Djokovic
Alex de Minaur has booked the Wimbledon date with Novak Djokovic that should have happened last year - but Daria Kasatkina's tournament is over.
Green finds form as Australia eye series win in Windies
Struggling in his early days as a No.3, Cameron Green has peeled off an important fifty to help put Australia 254 ahead of West Indies in Grenada.
Whingeing Poms: Lions accuse Waratahs of watering pitch
British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has questioned why the Sydney surface was so slippery after watching his side struggle to beat the NSW Waratahs.
Hull the standout Australian at Diamond League in US
Australian Jessica Hull produced the standout Australian performance as two world records were broken at the Diamond League meet in Oregon.
The miracle try inspiring Blues for Origin decider
Mark Coyne's 1994 epic for Queensland is State of Origin's miracle try. But NSW say James Tedesco's in the last Sydney decider deserves the same billing.
Brave Munster to play Origin after his father’s death
Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven but will play in the Origin decider.
Tupou confirms move as Waratahs show Wallabies the way
While Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou waits to see if he makes the cut to face the Lions, the Waratahs feel they've shown how the Wallabies can tame the tourists.
Injury mars Roosters’ big start to NRLW title defence
Fiji international Taina Naividi scored a first-half hat-trick as the Sydney Roosters crushed the returning Warriors in the NRLW.
Even NSW back ‘legendary’ Papalii’s Origin swansong
NSW's playing group know just how valuable Josh Papalii will be for Queensland when he comes out of State of Origin retirement for the decider in Sydney.
Wallabies survive Fiji flair for comeback victory
Coach Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies have plenty to work on after defeating Fiji, but feels they can still build belief ahead of their first Lions Test.
Tigers ‘given no chance’ but stun Roosters in classic
Benji Marshall's Wests Tigers have overcome a week of headlines and a slew of absences to stun top-eight hopefuls the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Vixens book finals spot as McKinnis signs off in style
Simone McKinnis has fought a range of emotions in her last home game in charge, leading the Melbourne Vixens into the finals with victory over Queensland.
AFL clears Bombers star over huge umpire collision
The AFL's crackdown on umpire contact hasn't hurt Nate Caddy, who has no case to answer over his accidental collision with a whistleblower.
Smith set for another stint out after another knee blow
Brandon Smith is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a medial injury in his comeback from an ACL rupture, as South Sydney lost to Manly.
Swans upset Freo in SCG thriller
Fremantle are out of the AFL top eight after their first loss in seven games in going down by 11 points away to Sydney, who kept their slim finals hopes alive.
‘A bit of a pussy’: Battered Thommo quits at Wimbledon
Jordan Thompson has had to surrender to injury at Wimbledon and admitted he felt like a "bit of a pussy" for retiring in his big match against Taylor Fritz.