NRL premiership contenders upset by Las Vegas snub
Melbourne feel that by every metric they deserve to be playing in Las Vegas, with the Storm saying the NRL decision to overlook them is a missed opportunity.
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Rory ‘keeps his word’: Masters champ heading to Melb
Golf Australia says talks to lure Rory McIlroy for the Australian Open started before his historic Masters win, which made him the hottest commodity in golf.
Rome rain delays de Minaur defeat in French warm-up
Alex de Minaur has ended a frustrating day in Rome, due to horrible weather, with a straight-sets loss to Tommy Paul as the days count down to the French Open.
Why returning Waratahs hooker won’t look at Super table
NSW Waratahs hooker and one-time Wallabies captain David Porecki is refusing to look at the Super Rugby Pacific ladder as he focuses on staying on the field.
Foran returns as rising star explains Hasler’s effect
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran will play his first NRL game of the season off the bench as fullback Jaylan De Groot reveals why he rates coach Des Hasler.
Cowboys axe halfback to take chance on gun teen
Jaxon Purdue has impressed Todd Payten so much this season that the North Queensland coach wants to give him a shot in his preferred position.
Two ‘beasts’ inspiring Dolphins powerhouse Finefeuiaki
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki wants to emulate his hero Greg Inglis for Queensland in future and get the better of a Warriors rising star on Sunday.
AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case.
Asiata rises out of shadows in Reds’ time of need
Richie Asiata has often been the man in the background in his football career but he's suddenly thriving as the main act in the Reds' time of need.
Black’s Cameron concern despite Lions’ ‘scary’ state
Brisbane Lions great Simon Black has turned up the heat on misfiring forward Charlie Cameron, who he thinks can unlock a new level for the defending premiers.
Price is right for a third dose of Dakar Rally glory
Australian motorsport ace Toby Price won't give up on his bid for a third Dakar Rally championship, eyeing a long career in the same vein as Carlos Sainz.
Australia have three options for Test opening spot
After just two Tests, Josh Inglis could open in the World Test Championship final after being thrown into the mix to partner Usman Khawaja.
Mam back as Broncos old halves firm crowned by ‘King’
Ezra Mam will play his first NRL game of the year for Brisbane alongside captain Adam Reynolds, as Wally Lewis explains why it is a match made in heaven.
Wrexham co-owner confirms ‘Down Under’ pre-season tour
Wrexham will play three games against A-League opposition in July in preparation for the popular Welsh club's return to England's second-tier Championship.
Making Day great again: coach’s major goal for golf ace
Jason Day's coach believes Australia's former world No.1 looms as a genuine contender at this week's PGA Championship, a decade after winning his lone major.
Crichton tipped for Origin captaincy, but not just yet
Superstar centre Stephen Crichton will "no doubt" captain NSW in the State of Origin one day, says Canterbury's general manager of football Phil Gould.
Blow for Raiders as prized import face three months out
Matty Nicholson will miss the next three month's of Canberra's NRL season after being sent for surgery on a foot and ankle injury.
Knights sign NRL’s Vegas combine winner
Newcastle have made history by signing Marcus D'Acre, one of two winners of the NRL's player combine in Las Vegas.
Harsh lesson NSW learned from women’s Origin heartbreak
NSW have vowed not to repeat the mistake that cost them State of Origin glory in the second match of last year's series.
Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges
Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.
Lomu-like: Horan’s huge World Cup call for Suaalii
Rugby legend Tim Horan, in elite company as a two-time World Cup winner, believes Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii can have a Jonah Lomu-like impact on the 2027 showpiece.
Parling going home to replace Cheika after Lions tour
Wallabies assistant coach Geoff Parling is returning to his native England to take over at Leicester, replacing Michael Cheika, after the Lions' tour.
Brisbane’s Olympic transport costs fuel funding request
Transport infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will cost "billions", prompting an urgent funding plea to Canberra.
Mam escapes charge, free to play for Broncos
Brisbane are in the clear to pick Ezra Mam for their NRL clash with St George Illawarra after he was cleared of a high shot while playing for Souths Logan.
Maroons back Lenarduzzi to fight fire with fire
Queensland prop Chelsea Lenarduzzi is tipped to bring much needed leadership and aggression to the forward pack in game two of the State of Origin series.
On payback mission, Miller’s 200th chance to say thanks
Touk Miller is set to become the second Gold Coast player to play 200 AFL games, the midfielder in for the long haul as the club eyes overdue success.
Paps puts hand up for Origin utility role with Blues
Ryan Papenhuyzen says he'd wear any number if it meant a State of Origin debut, with the flying fullback also nominating a Storm teammate for Blues selection.
Prising Farnworth from Dolphins no Bears picnic
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is sure the club will get a deal done to extend his contract beyond 2026, despite being a prime target of the Perth Bears.
‘Haters will hate’: NBL unfazed as court date looms
NBL owner Larry Kestelman has addressed his ongoing legal stoush with Illawarra Hawks counterpart Jared Novelly ahead of their date in the NSW Supreme Court.
Why Roosters have yet to make a move for Cherry-Evans
The Sydney Roosters appear to be the only club in the hunt for Daly Cherry-Evans, but they have yet to kick off talks with the Manly veteran.
Door open for overseas Wallabies to take on the Lions
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says Australia's overseas-based stars will all come under consideration to face the touring British and Irish Lions this winter.