All Blacks edge out Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
The Bledisloe Cup will remain in New Zealand for a 23rd straight year after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller in Sydney.
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Injured Lions ruck McInerney to miss AFL grand final
Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney has suffered a shoulder injury and will miss the club's grand final showdown against Sydney at the MCG.
Cats star Dangerfield set for dangerous-tackle scrutiny
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield could have a delayed start to next season after a dangerous tackle on Brisbane's Hugh McCluggage in the preliminary final.
Lions roar into AFL grand final, but lose injured ruck
Brisbane have snatched an epic win over Geelong in the AFL preliminary final to book a spot against Sydney in next week's season decider.
Holmes injury proves pivotal in Cats’ finals exit
Geelong's Max Holmes was substituted out through injury in the AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions and it ultimately proved costly.
NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era
A new era for a revamped New Zealand Breakers outfit opened with a 91-87 win against the Brisbane Bullets at the NBL's HoopsFest in Perth.
Bowlers, Carey earn Australia comfortable ODI victory
Bolstered by a masterly rearguard innings by Alex Carey Australia have rolled over England for 202 in the second ODI at Leeds earning them a 68-run victory.
Tedesco carries Roosters on his back to knock out Manly
James Tedesco has starred to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 40-16 semi-final win over Manly, setting up a heavyweight preliminary final against Melbourne.
Sea Eagles battered into submission by brutal Roosters
Manly's NRL season is over after they were unable to contain a physically rampant Sydney Roosters side in the second semi-final.
Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth
Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.
No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout
The Cairns Taipans were blown away in their 102-75 loss to Illawarra in Perth, but coach Adam Forde says his team's problems are a quick fix.
‘Hollow’ to lose but Manly can be proud of season: DCE
Daly Cherry-Evans says Manly took big strides in Anthony Seibold's second season, which ended with a semi-final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Scott laments ‘price of admission’ after Cats bow out
While Geelong have showed great consistency under coach Chris Scott, winning two flags, they've now also lost six preliminary finals during his tenure.
Lions tweak travel plans for another AFL grand final
The Brisbane Lions will fly to Melbourne on Wednesday, a day earlier than last year, as they attempt to atone for their heartbreaking 2023 grand final defeat.
Cheika’s Leicester reign off to a winning start
Michael Cheika is off to perfect start as his new Leicester Tigers side snatch a dramatic late victory at Exeter Chiefs in English rugby's Premiership.
Dangerfield rallies Cats to regroup after heartbreak
Geelong veteran Mark Blicavs says captain Patrick Dangerfield quickly rallied the Cats after their heartbreaking preliminary final loss to Brisbane on Saturday.
Trindall hopes he’s on track to regaining Sharks’ trust
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall wants to win back the trust of Sharks teammates, after rebounding from off-field issues to star in the finals.
Melbourne’s Katoa switches Wallabies dream for league
Eli Katoa says he wanted to play for the Wallabies rather than the Melbourne Storm but took a chance on rugby league to support his family back in Tonga.
Brutal Roosters belt each other before battering Manly
The Sydney Roosters have revealed how they spent a week belting each other at training to put their finals run back on track, before taking down Manly.
Guthrie backs brother, Cats to bounce back in 2025
Cam Guthrie's experience will be crucial for Geelong as they seek to bounce back from their AFL preliminary final heartbreak and reload in 2025.
Isaah Yeo to enter rarefied air in preliminary final
Inspirational lock forward Isaah Yeo will set a new record for most NRL appearances at Penrith when he runs out in the preliminary final against Cronulla.
Grand final could be Swan-song for Luke Parker
The Swans' sole remaining 2012 premiership player Luke Parker says they are a better team than the 2022 beaten grand finalists.
Swans sweat McDonald, Mills fitness for AFL decider
An ankle injury to Logan McDonald has added to Sydney's injury concerns, with the key forward absent from training ahead of the AFL grand final.
Cripps, Daicos the AFL Brownlow Medal favourites
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps and Collingwood star Nick Daicos are the standout favourites for Monday's Brownlow Medal count.
AFL flag is Neale’s key focus as Brownlow history looms
Brisbane star Lachie Neale will join one of the AFL's most revered clubs if he defies the odds again on Monday night and wins his third Brownlow Medal.
Tough start for Geelong as Fire snare HoopsFest crown
The Townsville Fire have been crowned the WNBL's HoopsFest champions, with new team Geelong enduring a tough tournament.
Wounded Lion Payne all heart in Brisbane win
Towering Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne "fought to the death" to pull off a goal-saving tackle late in the tense preliminary final win against Geelong.
Crows crush Essendon to go top of AFLW ladder
Adelaide have powered to a 33-point win against Essendon, maintaining their unbeaten start to the AFLW season.
Tony Popovic set to become next Socceroos coach
Former Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic is on the cusp of being installed as the next manager of the Socceros.
Broncos NRLW minor premiers despite Roosters’ triumph
The Sydney Roosters have narrowly missed out on claiming the NRLW minor premiership, falling six points short on differential after beating Parramatta 32-18.
Bulldogs smash Magpies for first AFLW win of season
The Western Bulldogs have secured their first win under new AFLW coach Tamara Hyett, booting eight straight goals to smash Collingwood by 42 points.