Tahs defy doubters to claim seventh Super W title
NSW Waratahs have run in six tries to beat Super W minor premiers Fijian Drua 34-17 in the final in Fiji to secure a third-straight title.
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Defiant Hardwick backs Suns to rise from ‘darkest days’
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has drawn parallels between the Suns' nightmare nine-game losing streak and his experience at Richmond in 2016.
Newcastle delivered unwanted news ahead of finals push
The Knights' pain after a heartbreaking loss to the Sydney Roosters has deepened with two marquee players ruled out for the rest of the NRL season.
Port wary but not worried by looming Hinkley raid
Star Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades is among the players who could be targeted by new Tasmania Devils coach Ken Hinkley.
‘Let’s do it’: Tszyu and Spence Jr ready to rumble
Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr are ready for their mega fight, but Aussie Liam Wilson has suffered a cruel setback when his US opponent failed to make weight.
Grandmaster crash: NRL wrecking ball’s love for chess
Oregon Kaufusi is one the NRL's most reserved characters but you're more likely to find the Cronulla prop waxing lyrical about rooks rather than rucks.
Powerhouse Watson raises the bar again for Aussie sport
The remarkable 43-year-old para powerlifter Hani Watson has won another Commonwealth Games medal four years after her breakthrough display.
Flying Phil to give Dragons fans a taste of the future
After inking his "The Godfather" deal with St George Illawarra, the electric Phil Sami has been dynamite for Gold Coast and aiming to explode at Kogarah.
Golden Glasgow: Aussie swimmers set tone with big haul
Lani Pallister and Flynn Southam had breakthrough swims, while Jenna Forrester stunned as Australia's swimmers unleashed a statement opening night in Glasgow.
Storm coach gives blessing for star to sign with rivals
A move to forthcoming expansion side PNG would be unlikely to sour Cameron Munster's relationship with Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy.
Rejuvenated Geelong end Demons’ MCG hot streak
Injury-hit Geelong have ended Melbourne's MCG hot streak, putting together a powerful second quarter to secure a vital 20-point win.
Storm hooker injured as finals hopes all but end
South Sydney have boosted their NRL finals hopes with a nervy two-point defeat of Melbourne, who lost yet another key player to injury.
Horror Knights injury toll overshadows Roosters’ win
A James Tedesco treble and a Daly Cherry-Evans field goal has helped the Sydney Roosters edge out Newcastle, who lost two rep. players to worrying injuries.
‘How many holidays?’: Tszyu queries Spence Jr’s desire
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu suspects American Errol Spence Jr may have had one too many vacations entering the pair's middleweight blockbuster in Sydney.
Olympian arrives at perfect time for Tahs’ title tilt
Tia Hinds has switched from rugby sevens to Super W and the flyhalf is set to play a key role as the Waratahs chase a historic win over the Drua in Fiji.
Cowboys hit hurdle with Dearden on ice again
North Queensland's hopes of beating arch-rivals Brisbane and playing in the NRL finals took a hit with re-injured Tom Dearden set to miss at least four games.
‘Not that confusing’: Crichton a firm No.6 post-injury
Two weeks after being dramatically carted off the field, Stephen Crichton will return as Canterbury's five-eighth for a decisive test against the Warriors.
No time for slip ups: Bulldogs wary of battling Tigers
The Western Bulldogs have plenty on the line against Richmond, with Luke Beveridge's men aiming to climb the AFL ladder to avoid the finals wildcard.
Pritchard’s golden pitch, Reds lock in schoolboy giant
Australian rugby has locked in an enormous schoolboy prospect while Olympic gold is being dangled as a carrot to keep Treyvon Pritchard in the game.
Star forward opens up on Tigers’ NRLW transformation
Sarah Togatuki, who will play her 50th NRLW game on Sunday, reflects on Wests Tigers' improvement since last year's last-placed finish.
Coach Cox tips more spite in Swans-Giants derby
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox expects a typically intense and spiteful AFL derby against GWS with both clubs needing a win in Saturday's clash at Engie Stadium.
‘Tough decision’: Fifita’s three choices for World Cup
Gold Coast and Queensland star Jojo Fifita qualifies for New Zealand, Australia and Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup and D-day is fast approaching.
Tigers turmoil: Stuart feels little sympathy for rivals
Canberra and Wests Tigers face off in the nation's capital on Saturday, with the Sydney-based club entering the fixture in turmoil.
‘Really emotional’: Diamond’s relay path to Games debut
Whether it's destiny or a coincidence, there's a neat symmetry in Georgie Horjus's path from the 2018 Queen's baton relay to this Commonwealth Games debut.
Titans won’t let ‘vultures’ get to Cooper Bai early
Gold Coast intend to wrap up star PNG international Cooper Bai long-term and he won't be given permission to talk to the Chiefs early like Cameron Munster.
Can battling Suns find ‘magical formula’ at Marvel?
Gold Coast head to Melbourne to face Carlton down on confidence and searching for the "magical formula" to end an eight-game losing run.
Golden Glasgow: Aussies’ lofty goals for new-look Games
While Australia boasts a broad range of excellent Commonwealth Games gold medal prospects in Glasgow, it all starts at the pool.
‘More purpose’: swim star hails Rinehart’s cash bonuses
Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has dangled a huge carrot in front of Australia's Commonwealth Games swimmers.
‘Some worries’: Chink in Panthers’ armour exposed
Penrith edged out a win against Parramatta but their defensive shortcomings on the left could be a vulnerability come September.
‘Use it all’: Magpies coach wants to fill cap space
Coach Craig McRae says Collingwood will have lots of salary cap in the next trade period and he wants to use it all.
Jenkins sets new record as Panthers edge past Eels
Penrith have edged Parramatta in a 24-18 win in which Panthers winger Tom Jenkins set a club record for the most tries in a single NRL season.