NRL steps in to help depleted Dolphins, Bennett a doubt
The injury-ravaged Dolphins have again gone outside their top 30 with Trai Fuller to wear No.1 against Parramatta, while coach Wayne Bennett may miss the match.
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Beveridge breathes easier as Bulldogs destroy Saints
The Western Bulldogs have squared their season record at 3-3 as Aaron Naughton starred as the focal point in attack in a 60-point domination of St Kilda.
Robinson fumes as Roosters pipped by NRL-leading Storm
Melbourne have defeated the Sydney Roosters 18-12 to move the Storm up to first spot on the NRL ladder.
Wright, Fitzgibbons score clutch rides to stay alive
Australian pair Tyler Wright and Sally Fitzgibbons both managed late heat-winning waves with their WSL seasons on the line at the Margaret River Pro.
Swim star McKeown takes down another Steph Rice record
Kaylee McKeown says Stephanie Rice remains a legend of the sport despite surpassing her Australian records in the 200m and 400m individual medleys.
Manly’s Lawton signs with Cowboys on two-year deal
Manly utility Karl Lawton will join North Queensland from next year, on a deal which runs until the end of 2026.
Hawkins, Dangerfield bolster Cats for Gabba AFL clash
Geelong have loaded up for their trip to the Gabba, while Fremantle have been bolstered by the return of Sean Darcy for the western derby.
Pendlebury poised to face Power as Magpies reset
Collingwood have named an unchanged line-up for the AFL clash with Port Adelaide after Scott Pendlebury overcame fractured ribs and was passed fit to play.
Maroons door open for Hopgood amid vacancies: Slater
The door is open in the Queensland forward pack for new applicants due to injury, and Maroons coach Billy Slater wants the contenders to announce themselves.
Woolf downplays Dolphins’ crystal ball moment
Kristian Woolf is likely to make an earlier-than-expected debut as Dolphins head coach with Wayne Bennett battling the flu ahead of the game against Parramatta.
‘Our grand final’: Wanderers primed for City showdown
Chasing back-to-back A-League Men finals for the first time in seven years, Western Sydney will treat their clash with Melbourne City as an early grand final.
Socceroos flame still flickers for Victory’s Geria
A-League Men silverware and an international recall remain on the wishlist for in-form Melbourne Victory right-back Jason Geria.
Blunt Olyroos suffer calamitous loss in Paris qualifier
The Olyroos have suffered a disastrous defeat in their bid to qualify for the Olympic men's football tournament in Paris, losing to Indonesia 1-0 in Doha.
Willison’s rise from All Blacks dreamer to Broncos prop
Broncos prop Xavier Willison once wanted to be an All Black, now his goal is to win an NRL premiership after being recruited following his first game of league.
No discontent as Bulldogs eye contention: Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has dismissed the suggestion there is discontent at the AFL club and is adamant his charges can still contend.
Manu seals Japanese rugby union move, Eels sign Lomax
Joey Manu has penned a one-year contract to play Japanese rugby union and will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024.
Brisbane’s Cameron has one-game suspension thrown out
Brisbane Lions livewire Charlie Cameron has been let off with a fine for a dumping tackle on Melbourne defender Jake Lever after heading to the AFL Tribunal.
Vaulter Marschall avoids serious injury
Australian pole vault star Kurtis Marschall has avoided serious injury in a fall at the national championships..
Lawrie concedes Flanagan could easily have axed him
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie has made a scathing assessment of his own form, admitting he would have had no qualms if dropped by Shane Flanagan.
Pies building AFL flag case ahead of Power test: Daicos
Nick Daicos believes Collingwood have steadied the ship in their AFL premiership defence but knows they face a huge test against Port Adelaide in round six.
AFL chair backs ‘strong stance’ on Finlayson, Clarkson
The AFL sent a "very strong signal" in its response to homophobic comments made by Jeremy Finlayson and Alastair Clarkson, the league's chairman insists.
Winless Hawks could use ‘wake-up call’: Dunstall
Hawthorn face a torrid week on the training track ahead of a clash with North Melbourne that features the AFL's two remaining winless teams.
Broncos bracing for another brutal Raiders clash
Canberra came to Suncorp Stadium in 2023 on a winning mission to out-muscle Brisbane's forwards but Broncos prop Corey Jensen says his pack is ready to rumble.
Scheffler in Tiger terrain after commanding Masters win
American world No.1 Scottie Scheffler has joined the golf greats as a multiple Masters champion with a storming four-shot victory at Augusta National.
Smith’s fear after falling short again at the Masters
Australian golf ace Cameron Smith isn't settling for a fifth top-10 Masters finish after his final-round charge faltered with a run of pars at Augusta National.
Titans dudded by officials’ blunder in golden point
The NRL's Graham Annesley admits the Gold Coast should have received an 87th minute penalty from in front of the posts in their 21-20 NRL loss to Canberra .
Lions defender ‘apologetic’ for Petty incident: Zorko
Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth is 'extremely apologetic' for his much-discussed sledge of Melbourne's Harrison Petty, Dayne Zorko says.
Canberra win in golden point to survive Titans scare
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty has slotted a golden-point field goal to sink Gold Coast and move his Raiders to 4-2 for the NRL season.
Panthers primed to handle another Tigers ambush
Stunned by Wests Tigers on their last trip to Bathurst, Penrith know they can't take half measures as they sweat on the fitness of Nathan Cleary.
Reds’ season rocked by two key suspensions
Queensland's ailing Super Rugby campaign has suffered a major double blow, with two Wallaby stars incurring suspensions from the Super Rugby review committee.
Nadal to return at Barcelona, with de Minaur on horizon
Rafael Nadal will return to tennis this week for the first time since playing in Brisbane in January, and could face Alex de Minaur in his second match.