Stronger, wiser: Sam Walker primed for NRL return
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Sam Walker is "all ready to play some footy" after his year away from football.
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‘Break your arm’: how to harness Leapai’s raw power
Alex Leapai Jnr could own boxing's most powerful punch and his long-time coach is determined to harness a weapon capable of breaking extreme damage.
Storm superstar to sit out Newcastle trip
Ryan Papenhuyzen will sit out the Storm's clash in Newcastle with an ongoing calf problem, replaced at fullback by goal-kicking centre Nick Meaney.
Blues onballer falls foul of umpire contact crackdown
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is the first casualty of the AFL's edict this month that warned of tribunal intervention for repeat umpire contact.
Wallabies captain unclear as coach delays Lions call
The Wallabies skipper for the Lions series hasn't been revealed with coach Joe Schmidt saying he wants to be sure the leader will be playing in the first Test.
Supercars champion Kostecki gets ‘money off the back’
2023 Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has won his first race for Shell V-Power Racing, converting from pole in Townsville.
Cowboys coach makes two big Origin calls on Dearden
Tom Dearden is destined to one day captain the Maroons, according to Todd Payten, who compared the No.7's State of Origin performance with two absolute greats.
Recalled playmaker looking to transfer Super success
Describing the Lions series as bigger than a World Cup, James O'Connor is vowing to share his Super success to help the Wallabies upset the touring side.
Dual burning purpose fires AUSNZ against British Lions
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has summoned his son for the game against an Australian and New Zealand invitational team with two chief motivations.
Western Bulldogs’ wish for superstar forward Darcy
Tactics used to defend star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy have attracted the attention of football pundits.
‘Epitome of courage’ – How Foran fought on for 17 years
Six years after Kieran Foran first flirted with the idea retiring due to a battered body, the veteran half has confirmed he will finish his career in 2025.
SCG, MCG off the menu in WBBL fixture change up
The WBBL has returned to all its games being played at suburban venues in Melbourne and Sydney, with the stadium series removed from the east coast.
Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions
Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.
‘That one was for Stevie’: How Munster inspired Maroons
Queensland players have revealed how they channelled grief into a magnificent display for Cameron Munster after the death of his father.
Lions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after popular team man Noah Answerth suffered a season-ending injury in the win over Carlton.
Voss admits TDK ‘challenged’ as Blues fans jeer star
Tom De Koning is attracting the wrong sort of attention from some Carlton fans as he struggles for on-field impact, with a huge off-field decision to make.
‘Happy vibes’: Aussie golf aces fire at women’s major
Gabi Ruffels and Grace Kim have upstaged superstar fellow Aussie Minjee Lee to nab a share of the first-round lead at women's golf's fourth major of 2025.
Anisimova and Swiatek will battle for Wimbledon crown
Amanda Anisimova will face Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final after they reached their showdown in hugely contrasting fashion on Centre Court.
No mercy from Lions as Carlton’s woes continue
The Brisbane Lions have continued their push for a top-two finish and twisted the knife in Carlton with a comprehensive victory at Marvel Stadium.
Bulldogs hold off Tigers for second straight NRLW win
NRLW debutants Canterbury have withstood a fast-finishing Wests Tigers to stay undefeated after two rounds.
Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash
GWS and Geelong have both added firepower for their high-stakes AFL encounter, while Hawthorn made a surprise selection call for a meeting with Fremantle.
Let’s light a fire in Lions camp: AUSNZ coach
The coach of a combined Australian and New Zealand invitational team wants to put a proverbial spanner in the works of the British and Irish Lions.
Magpies member banned for five years over Voss threat
The AFL, the MCG and Collingwood have punished an unnamed Magpies member who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss.
Penrith wait on Martin’s hand as clubs ponder big calls
Penrith have decisions to make on the availability of two of their State of Origin stars, as clubs make calls across the competition ahead of round 19.
Ciraldo takes aim at ‘ridiculous’ Galvin commentary
Cameron Ciraldo has launched an impassioned defence of Lachlan Galvin, comparing the ongoing commentary around him to reality TV.
Dolphins rest Hammer, have fullback option for Sharks
The Dolphins have named Trai Fuller for his first NRL game in 2025, replacing Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow against Cronulla and also featuring a new-look halves pairing.
Hawks tread carefully with son of a gun’s future
Cooper Hodge, the son of Hawthorn great Luke Hodge, is eligible to join the Hawks or Brisbane through next year's AFL national draft.
Dearden a big-stage star, but won’t chase No.7 Test job
Tom Dearden had a career-best night in Queensland's State of Origin decider win, but says it shouldn't catapult him into contention for Australia's No.7 jersey.
Wallaroos include another teen in World Cup build-up
Another teenager in 17-year-old Waiaria Ellis will make her Wallaroos rugby debut in a daunting Test match against New Zealand, who Australia have never beaten.
‘We’ve fought back’: why things are different for Suns
Ben King expects Gold Coast to show they belong when they play the AFL's top three sides over the next three weeks, beginning with flag favourites Collingwood.
‘Big Papa’ answers Slater’s SOS with calm Origin outing
From sleeping on a hospital chair to lifting the State of Origin shield on enemy territory, Queensland's Josh Papali'i has had a busy couple of weeks.