Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring
Getting ready to return from a hamstring injury, gun Essendon defender Zach Reid has been sent for scans after pulling up sore at training.
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The Bodyguard: Papalii hailed as Maroons’ new protector
Josh Papalii has been likened by Cameron Munster to Kevin Costner as the recalled Queensland prop gets set for his own bodyguard role in the Origin decider.
Penrith 2021 vibes as Blues brave litany of injuries
Three NSW players sat out their first training session in the Blue Mountains and two more were on modified duties, but Liam Martin sees it as history repeating.
Fiji looking forward rather than at Wallabies triumph
Fiji coach Mick Byrne says with a new Wallabies coach and change in player personnel his team are expecting a different contest to their World Cup clash.
Doubt over spearhead but Giants ‘not too worried’
GWS forward Darcy Jones has backed his teammates to get the job done against West Coast in Perth despite serious doubt over star forward Jesse Hogan's fitness.
Smith gets key backing as Australia’s next coach
Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have thrown their support behind Cameron Smith as the new Australia coach, explaining why he is the perfect choice for the role.
Wallabies look to reignite star centre combination
The Wallabies have some injury concerns ahead of the Fiji Test, but there's positive news around Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's centre combination.
British Lions hit straps to sprint past plucky Reds
The Reds threatened a massive boilover before the British & Irish Lions found their feet for a 52-12 win at a packed Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Paisami hunting a Test recall and a Bundee encore
Set to return to the Wallabies set-up, Hunter Paisami put his name in lights despite the fast-starting Reds' heavy loss to the Lions in Brisbane.
It’s just a tragedy: Walsh lauded a decade after death
Phil Walsh's innate football knowledge is being fondly recalled as Adelaide's AFL cohort tread a fine line in marking the 10th anniversary of his murder.
Haas ready to face different Shibasaki in Origin arena
Gehamat Shibasaki is one of State of Origin's biggest bolters, but Payne Haas could see the Queenslander was a new man from the moment he returned to Brisbane.
Olympic champion Trew, 15, skates into record books
Australia's Olympic champion skateboarder Arisa Trew is already in the X Games gold medal record books but the Gold Coast star just wants more.
Thompson battles by Bonzi into Wimbledon third round
Jordan Thompson has overcome his painful back and Daniil Medvedev's conqueror to reach Wimbledon's third round with the draw ahead opening up for him.
Thompson’s ticker on full display in five-set victory
Jordan Thompson has overcome his painful back and Daniil Medvedev's conqueror to reach Wimbledon's third round, with the draw ahead opening up for him.
‘Two arms, two legs’: why the Waratahs are dreaming big
Bookmakers are giving the NSW Waratahs no chance against the British and Irish Lions, but the dreamy hosts still reckon they can shock the rugby world.
Why Lomax won’t change goal-kicking for Origin III
Zac Lomax was wayward at the kicking tee in the second State of Origin game but won't be tempted to change his technique if called upon to kick in the decider.
Voss insists ‘life’ left in Carlton’s tough season
Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared the Blues' AFL season remains alive, despite sitting three games outside of the top eight.
Inglis makes way as Aussie star returns for second Test
Steve Smith looked set to miss Australia's tour of the West Indies after suffering a compound dislocation, but the star will return for the second Test.
Euro champs a huge test in Emus’ World Cup medal hunt
The Emus have their sights set on a medal but must first overcome Under-19 World Cup heavyweights Germany, after powering past the Dominican Republic.
Suns coach savages AFL over late-season rule change
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed the AFL's change to umpire contact rules, describing some incidents involving a star midfielder as laughable.
Wallaroos pick youngster as World Cup prep builds
The Wallaroos' World Cup preparations are taking shape with a tough match against NZ followed by two games against Wales to come.
From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears
West Australian businessman Peter Cumins has been appointed to the Perth Bears' inaugural board, nine months after having his bid for NRL expansion rejected.
Walsh’s huge nod after Ponga blow opens Origin door
The door is open for Reece Walsh to return to the Queensland No.1 jersey after Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of State of Origin III with a foot injury.
Storm’s Bellamy names arch-rivals as NRL benchmark
While his own Melbourne Storm team searches for consistency, coach Craig Bellamy has named two rival clubs as the NRL benchmark.
Sea Eagle Trbojevic not thinking about fullback return
Manly will consider whether Tom Trbojevic returns to fullback after next week, but the Sea Eagles star is not treating his centres shift as a short-term move.
Cowboys told to worry about fixing errors, not Titans
Todd Payten has told his players it's on them as individuals to cut the errors out of their game, as North Queensland fight to snap a mid-season form slump.
How will Dockers fans respond to Ross the Boss?
Fremantle were humbled by St Kilda eight weeks ago and there will be added intrigue to Sunday's re-match given Ross Lyon will come face to face with Freo fans.
Coach wants more to keep Suns shining in AFL finals bid
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players have plenty to work on despite getting back into the AFL top eight with a 19-point win over Melbourne.
Walsh makes Origin case as Broncos pip wounded Warriors
Reece Walsh was heavily involved in his final Maroons audition as the resurgent Broncos beat a Warriors team that lost two key men to injury.
Goodwin wants Lever confident for Demons return
Melbourne's AFL loss to Gold Coast won't change coach Simon Goodwin's plan to get Jake Lever back loving football.
No white flag as wounded Warriors wait on scans
Warriors stars Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad have both suffered potentially long-term knee injuries in a second-straight NRL loss.