Sharks speedster has unfinished business with the USA
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has promised to play rugby league for the USA again, positioning him to become the country's greatest-ever player.
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Hopoate wins Manly wing spot, set to extend deal
Lehi Hopoate will start the season on the wing for Manly, leaving Tommy Talau and Jason Saab fighting for one spot in the Sea Eagles' hotly-contested backline.
Tszyu braces for the fight of his life in boxing return
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu knows his career will be in tatters if he loses for a third straight time after agreeing to fight American Joey Spencer.
Longmuir to coach Dockers without AFL contract
Justin Longmuir will remain as Fremantle coach with no end date in sight after striking a new employment agreement with the AFL club.
United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA
With a three-game Playoff series against Perth starting in Melbourne on Thursday, star United forward Jack White isn't about to let another title chance slip.
Smylie, Herbert playing for keeps at NZ Open
Australian's Elvis Smylie and Lucas Herbert have it all to play for at the New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort.
Panthers lose To’o, make surprise call at No.6
Jack Cole has been handed Jarome Luai's old No.6 jersey for their season opener in Las Vegas, while Chanel Harris-Tavita has won out as Warriors five-eighth.
Broncos centre set for 4-6 weeks rehab after injury
Brisbane's outside depth strength is about to get an early test with star centre Kotoni Staggs to miss the early NRL rounds with a quad injury.
Australia’s Champions Trophy clash with SA washed out
Persistent rain in Pakistan has forced the abandonment of the Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa, throwing Group B wide open.
Kako, Caddy lead young Bombers to AFL win over Cats
Essendon's top draft pick Isaac Kako kicked four goals and the Bombers' pressure was impressive as they beat Geelong by 21 points in their AFL pre-season match.
Cats say Smith will play next week in season opener
Star Geelong recruit Bailey Smith sat out their pre-season loss to Essendon with a knee injury, but he is rated a certain starter next week against Brisbane.
Kako’s pressure a feature as Bombers beat Cats in AFL
New Essendon player Isaac Koko impressed as much with his defensive pressure as he did by kicking four goals in the pre-season win over Geelong.
Mental test has Mariner primed to snare Broncos spot
Deine Mariner wants to claim a vacant Broncos outside back spot in round one but is not resting on his laurels after being challenged by coach Michael Maguire.
Mills details Swans’ plan to avoid grand final scars
After a detailed review, Sydney have put last year's grand final disaster behind them in pursuit AFL premiership success this season.
The key Maguire mission that will make or break Broncos
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire must fix the club's recent woeful defensive record, as one of the key figures of their 2006 premiership explains what's required.
Star recruit Utoikamanu opens up about Storm move
Looking to challenge himself, Stefano Utoikamanu says he's getting comfortable with being uncomfortable after joining NRL heavyweights Melbourne.
Maximum security: Dolphins extend Plath with new deal
The Dolphins have re-signed versatile forward Max Plath until the end of 2028 which will keep him out of the early clutches of expansion franchises.
Dragons land Supercars right-hand man as new CEO
Tim Watsford will take over from Ryan Webb as St George Illawarra's new CEO, after announcing he will leave his post as Supercars chief operating officer.
Healy out of NZ tour, but backed to play in World Cup
Alyssa Healy has been told to rest her injured foot for the ODI World Cup later this year, with the captain left out of Australia's T20 squad for New Zealand.
‘Not smart’ for Sharks to offer me long deals: McInnes
A selfless Cameron McInnes says Cronulla would be taking a risk by offering him multi-year contracts going forward.
Player, coach and CEO: Bulldogs club great Hagan dies
Bob Hagan, the only man to serve as a chief executive, coach and player at NRL club Canterbury, has died at the age of 85.
Wright way back for Reds after ‘heavy fall from grace’
Queensland Reds flanker and co-captain Liam Wright will return for his first game in seven months after a mystery shoulder injury finally came good.
Sermanni slams ‘outrageous’ on-air Matildas criticism
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has hit out at radio host Marty Sheargold for "outrageous" comments, with Triple M since parting ways with the broadcaster.
Toe injury rules out ‘Ferrari’ Suaalii for Waratahs
A toe injury means code-hopping superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will miss the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Fijian Drua.
McCartin the man to help Swans move forward: Amartey
Sydney forward Joel Amartey has given updates on Tom McCartin, Callum Mills and Tom Papley ahead of the Swans' clash with the Gold Coast Suns on Friday.
Long-wanted stability gives Bulldogs an NRL head start
Canterbury will open the 2025 NRL season with less player turnover than at any time since 2017, giving the Dogs a significant advantage early in their campaign.
‘Broke my jaw’: referee’s shock after soccer assault
A referee was left bloodied and in shock after an "inexcusable" assault at a suburban soccer match which has ended with his attacker being thrown behind bars.
Spinner Kuhnemann’s bowling action cleared by ICC
Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared after his bowling action was deemed legal by global cricket authorities following biomechanical testing.
Townsville Fire too hot for Lynx, through to WNBL final
The Fire are through to the final of the WNBL after thrashing the Perth Lynx 106-76 in Townsville to complete a 2-0 semi-final series win on Wednesday.
Daicos stars, recruits impress as Pies beat Tigers
Nick Daicos appears set to kick his game up another gear in 2025 after starring in Collingwood's 83-point pre-season win over Richmond.
Magpies back Maynard to be fit for AFL opener
Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard should be fit to face GWS in the AFL opening round but the Magpies appear less confident on Jordan De Goey featuring.