Hynes out for eight weeks in huge blow to Sharks
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has been ruled out for about eight weeks after suffering bone and ligament damage to his ankle after a training injury.
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Cripps calls for AFL Brownlow eligibility change
Sydney's top Brownlow Medal favourite Isaac Heeney and Adelaide star Izak Rankine will front the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.
Trbojevic returns to No.1, rookie halfback at Manly
Tom Trbojevic's stint in the centres has lasted one week at Manly, with the superstar Sea Eagle returning to the No.1 jersey against Newcastle.
Broncos selection shock as Smoothy named at lock
Brisbane, hit by injuries and State of Origin, have been forced to make innovative changes to their 17 for the NRL clash with St George Illawarra.
‘Life flashed before my eyes’: Luai laughs off rescue
Five-eighth Jarome Luai has been rescued by a lifeguard after going out in a wave pool during a surfing session in NSW State of Origin camp.
Brumbies secure in RA takeover, Wallabies hit Melbourne
Rugby Australia could take ACT Brumbies games away from the capital to places like Melbourne, where the Wallabies on Saturday will chase rare back-to-back wins.
Suns star Touk Miller sidelined with wrist injury
Gold Coast are counting the cost of their loss to St Kilda, with Touk Miller and Sam Day both sidelined for at least a month through injuries.
My departure not a shock for the players: Simpson
West Coast coach Adam Simpson is looking forward to a break after spending the past 11 years in the hot seat.
NRL to dazzle Las Vegas in nine-hour extravaganza
The NRL has confirmed its four teams for Las Vegas in 2025, with Penrith, Cronulla, Canberra and the Warriors all part of a nine-hour rugby league extravaganza.
Axed Eagles coach Adam Simpson weighs up farewell game
West Coast have named assistant Jarrad Schofield as the club's interim coach after announcing their intention to part ways with Adam Simpson.
Gray to fill Latrell void as Souths delay surgery call
Jye Gray will step in to replace Latrell Mitchell, who hopes to play for South Sydney later this year after the club opted against sending him for an operation.
Greyhounds boss resigns after damning vet report
The chief of Greyhound Racing NSW has resigned after the industry's top vet wrote a scathing report alleging poor animal welfare practices.
Brownlow contender Heeney fails to overturn ban
Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after failing to overturn his one-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking.
Breakers heading back to US for NBA pre-season games
The New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in two exhibition games against NBA opposition in October, taking on the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Latrell ‘not too sore’, as Souths hold hope for return
South Sydney insist Jye Gray's move to fullback to replace Latrell Mitchell won't force changes in their game as they attempt a late surge into the NRL finals.
Goodwin weighs up ruck replacement for ‘ambitious’ Gawn
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering handing an AFL debut to Will Verrall or club debut to Tom Fullarton, with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon.
‘We go pretty hard’: Lions’ AFLW pre-season warning
Defending AFLW premiers Brisbane Lions want to raise the bar this season and captain Bre Koenen has the black eye to prove it.
Olakau’atu concedes Maguire was right to drop him
Haumole Olakau'atu has declared Mitchell Barnett a man made for State of Origin, conceding it was the right call for the Warriors lock to claim his NSW jersey.
Foran to play into 17th NRL season with new Titans deal
Kieran Foran will join Ben Hunt as the only NRL player from the first decade of the 2000s still in the NRL next season, after re-signing with Gold Coast.
Jack’s journey from doping nightmare to Olympic dream
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack details her journey from a doping nightmare to an Olympic dream.
Fitness fear overshadows De Minaur’s Djokovic showdown
As Alex de Minaur prepares for the biggest match of his career, a Wimbledon quarter-final against Novak Djokovic, concern grows over the Australian's fitness.
Origin star shrugs off knee injury to soar for Blues
NSW winger Zac Lomax had to have fluid drained from his knee 24 hours before the State of Origin at the MCG, but managed to score two tries and kick five goals.
Unshackled Lions to welcome back ‘incredible’ Ashcroft
Fit-again Will Ashcroft will play for the resurgent Brisbane Lions against Melbourne in their AFL clash at the Gabba.
Ex-Wildcat Sarr goes second in NBA draft, Furphy slides
French forward Alex Sarr has made NBL history as pick No.2 in the NBA draft, but Australian first-round prospect Johnny Furphy wasn't among the 30 names called.
‘I owe Storm’: Papenhuyzen keen to make up for absences
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed why he was so keen to get back to NRL action and insists there is a lot of improvement in his game to come.
Bombers coach comfortable with Danger’s tribunal win
Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.
No second thoughts on three-game Origin for Sky Blues
NSW insist they're pleased the women's State of Origin has expanded to three games, even if under the old system they would already have been crowned champions.
Golden girl sisters back sevens team for Olympic glory
Superstar sisters Maddison and Tegan Levi insist a crippling injury toll won't derail the Australian women's rugby sevens team's gold medal hopes in Paris.
Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return
Will Ashcroft wants to make an immediate impact in his return from a long-term knee injury for the Lions, which could come on Friday against the Demons.
Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident
Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli has left Western Bulldogs training early after hurting his back under the weight of a tackle from a teammate.
Brad Arthur ‘ideal’ choice for Perth team: Eels players
Brad Arthur has been sounded out to coach the NRL's mooted Perth team, and his former Parramatta charges say he'd be a good hire.