Melbourne thrash poor Knights outfit in Fiji NRL trial
The Melbourne Storm have tuned up for the start of the NRL season with a 28-10 win against Newcastle in Fiji on Saturday afternoon.
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Gilbert knee concern as Dolphins sunk by Warriors
Dolphins enforcer Tom Gilbert has gone down with a knee injury in his side's NRL pre-season challenge defeat to the Warriors in Auckland.
Slingsby chuffed as Australia, Danes lead Sydney SailGP
Looking to bounce back on day one of the Sydney SailGP, Australia sailed as well as they have all season, according to driver Tom Slingsby.
Heyman, Fowler steer Matildas to win over Uzbekistan
The Matildas have won the away leg of their Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan 3-0 after Michelle Heyman, Mary Fowler and Caitlin Foord struck in Tashkent.
Carey ton takes Tasmania to hat-trick of WNCL titles
Nicola Carey has hit a century to lead Tasmania to victory in the WNCL final against Queensland, 10 months after knocking back a national contract.
Reds’ offence clicks, Kiss era begins with rivalry win
The Queensland Reds have produced some scintillating offence to punish the NSW Waratahs in a 40-22 win in Brisbane to begin their Super Rugby Pacific season.
Sloan set for No.1 as Dragons humble Tigers in trial
St George Illawarra have handed Wests Tigers plenty of headaches ahead of the NRL season, with a 34-18 win in both sides' final trial match in Mudgee.
Kennedy leads Aussie glory at BMX World Cup in Brisbane
Gold Coast rider Izaac Kennedy has won the elite men's race to head a day of home success at the BMX Racing World Cup in Brisbane.
Foketi out of hospital with sights on Waratahs comeback
Lalakai Foketi has returned home and could be back on light duties as early as next week, a positive after a first-up NSW Waratahs Super Rugby loss to the Reds.
Coach demands more Matildas goals to mark Olympic spot
The Matildas have a 3-0 lead after the first leg of Olympic qualifying against Uzbekistan but coach Tony Gustavsson wants a more clinical showing in Melbourne.
Vine enjoys calm before final-day storm at UAE Tour
Australian leader Jay Vine has enjoyed a stress-free penultimate day at the UAE Tour as he targets winning the biggest race of his career in the Middle East.
Australia sweep NZ in T20s but Smith fails again
Australia have claimed a 27-run victory in the third T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, giving them a clean sweep of the Chappell-Hadlee series.
Penrith controversially denied world title by Wigan
Wigan Warriors are World Club Challenge winners for a record-equalling fifth time, after beating NRL premiers Penrith 16-12 in England.
Brown delight as late drama costs Mostert Bathurst win
Victory has been prised from Chaz Mostert's grip after late pit lane drama handed the top spot to Triple Eight Racing's Will Brown at the Bathurst 500.
Free-to-air, tempting talent: how NRL can crack the USA
Rugby league officials stateside are pushing for the NRL to stream the competition free as the sport bids for a foothold in the lucrative US market.
Dolphins brace for NRL season without injured Gilbert
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects scans on Monday to confirm forward Tom Gilbert's season-ending knee injury in a massive blow to the club's NRL campaign.
Aussie 7s women into Vancouver semis, men struggle
An extra-time try to Maddison Levi to beat USA and a comfortable defeat of Fiji has pushed Australia's women's sevens team into the final four in Vancouver.
Cartwright guides WA to third straight one-day title
Western Australia have claimed a record-extending 17th domestic one-day crown with Hilton Cartwright starring in a five-wicket win over NSW in Sydney.
Cowboys take out Raiders trial behind Feldt hat-trick
North Queensland have given their stars a decent hit-out ahead of the NRL season, beating Canberra 36-26 in a Queanbeyan trial game.
WNBL’s top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames
It took until the last game of the regular season for the WNBL's top four to be determined, with reigning champions Townsville ousting Sydney at home.
Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs
Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.
We don’t have a drug culture, says Demons football boss
Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club.
Skipper Gawn adamant Demons do not have drugs culture
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.
Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault
Semi-finalists for the past two years, the ACT Brumbies again loom as Australia's best hope for ending a 10-year trans-Tasman title drought in Super Rugby.
Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels
The Brumbies are expecting the Rebels, with their future uncertain beyond 2024, to come out firing in the opening Super Rugby Pacific derby of the season.
V’landys sees $1 billion export business for NRL in US
Peter V'landys has celebrated his re-election as ARL Commission chairman by laying out his plan for the NRL's finances to rapidly grow in overseas ventures.
Seibold sparks feud with Demetriou over Las Vegas plans
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has taken a shot at his Souths opposite number Jason Demetriou, accusing the Rabbitohs of failing to promote the NRL's Vegas jaunt.
Walsh, Martin in doubt for Carlton’s first AFL game
Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Stacey Jones pips Wayne Bennett to land Kiwis job
Stacey Jones has seen off stiff competition from Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett to be named the new coach of New Zealand's national rugby league team.
Kneesy does it: rehabbing Piakura to join Broncos in US
Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura will travel with his teammates to the US after getting through his rehab running at training following a knee strain.
Size doesn’t matter in NRL for lightweight Dogs: Mann
Kurt Mann believes Canterbury's lighter and more mobile pack can be a hand not a hindrance as they aim to rebound from last year's disastrous NRL campaign.