Murray, Mitchell injured in double blow for Rabbitohs
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray's NRL season is in tatters with a suspected ruptured achilles, while Latrell Mitchell has suffered a hamstring injury.
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Knights sensation Sharpe blunts woeful Roosters in rout
Newcastle put a dismal Sydney Roosters to the sword 48-10 as new Knights No.6 Fletcher Sharpe starred and Tricolours prop Spencer Leniu was put on report.
Carpool coaching has Saints’ sevens convert up to speed
Former rugby sevens star Nathan Lawson is keen to make an impact in rugby league after signing with the NRL's St George Illawarra.
Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial
North Queensland have run in seven tries to bank a comfortable 36-24 victory over a disjointed Melbourne outfit in their final NRL pre-season match.
Tigers charge more for trials seat than Origin ticket
Wests Tigers' ticket prices for a pre-season challenge double-header have come under the microscope.
Storm star ready to tackle round one after hip surgery
Cameron Munster says he's built confidence after his showing in Melbourne's final pre-season match, his first hit-out following hip surgery.
AFL boss flags possible return of state of origin games
State of origin could return to the AFL calendar as soon as next year, with league boss Andrew Dillon keen on more pre-season representative football.
Soligo joins Crows chorus lauding Rachele’s leadership
Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo has joined coaches and teammates in praising Josh Rachele's response to his controversial axing last season.
Dragons must sort out Molo before any Klemmer move
St George Illawarra have given Francis Molo permission to talk to rivals, with the prop's future needing to be sorted before any potential David Klemmer move.
‘Gay problem’: Fijian Drua move on after director axed
The Fijian Drua say they won't let the sacking of the country's head of women's rugby over her statements about a "gay problem" affect their 2025 campaign.
Australian guard Armstrong inks NBA deal with Warriors
Cairns Taipans guard Taran Armstrong has been rewarded for an outstanding NBL season, joining the Golden State Warriors on a two-way contract.
Reds’ muscle man De Lutiis given Super Rugby start
Queensland coach Les Kiss has backed Massimo De Lutiis to deliver after naming the super-strong 21-year-old to start in their Super Rugby Pacific opener.
Leniu set for ban as NRL comes down hard on Rooster
Spencer Leniu is facing a minimum ban of two matches for his high shot on Phoenix Crossland, adding to the Roosters' woes after a weekend to forget.
Don’t mention the Wallabies: Kiss focused on Reds only
Queensland Reds head coach Les Kiss has deflected questions on his Wallabies coaching aspirations ahead of the Super Rugby clash with Moana Pasifika.
Micah makes case for No.1 spot as Matildas fall to USA
Teagan Micah has made a compelling case to become Australia's first-choice No.1 after a strong display in the Matildas' 2-1 SheBelieves Cup loss to the USA.
Kuhnemann undergoes ICC testing, awaits fate on action
Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann is set to soon learn if his action is deemed illegal, after being put through ICC biomechanical testing.
Hunt eyes Broncos title in twilight zone with Reynolds
Returned Brisbane star Ben Hunt will play his first game for the club since 2017 and is excited about linking with fellow veteran half Adam Reynolds.
Hunt eyes Broncos title in twilight zone with Reynolds
Returned Brisbane star Ben Hunt will play his first game for the club since 2017 and is excited about linking with fellow veteran half Adam Reynolds.
Super star: in-demand PNG hooker turns down NRL clubs
Edwin Ipape has rejected interest from multiple Super League and NRL clubs, with the PNG star signing a record six-year contract extension with Leigh Leopards.
New Titans halves running down a dream: Brimson
Former fullbacks AJ Brimson and Jayden Campbell have made a great start for Gold Coast in the halves as they build on Melbourne's trailblazing example.
Tayla Harris ready to shine after injury, trade drama
Melbourne forward Tayla Harris has moved on from her failed AFLW trade and is firmly focused on returning strong after her shoulder surgery.
From one to seven: Cricket’s rapid rise of world events
Australia will face South Africa in two separate ICC events in the space of four months, raising questions over the amount of global cricket tournaments.
Fanning misses ton, WA on top of Queensland in Shield
Opening batsman Sam Fanning made 95 to place Western Australia in a strong position against Queensland at stumps on day two of their Sheffield Shield game.
Knee issue could force Tigers’ Olam into retirement
Papua New Guinea international Justin Olam could be forced to retire from the NRL as the Wests Tigers centre battles knee issues.
Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is confident Jagga Smith can bounce back from his ACL heartbreak, and believes the Blues should have the chance to replace him.
Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again
Richmond veteran Dion Prestia will miss the early rounds of the AFL season because of an achilles issue, after injuries restricted him to 13 games last year.
AFL captains back more representative football
AFL captains Patrick Dangerfield, Patrick Cripps and Darcy Moore are enthusiastic about the return of State Of Origin-style matches.
Over 160 have tried, but Luai can be man to save Tigers
After more than 12 years of misery at Concord, Jarome Luai is the next man charged with reviving Wests Tigers. But he arrives better equipped than most.
‘Go after the game’, Ryles tells No.1 Iongi
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles wants to reconfigure Parramatta's attack in 2025, with No.1 Isaiah Iongi to be given freedom at the back in his first NRL season.
Bostock blow for Dolphins, Titan Foran set for surgery
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran is out for 12 weeks with a biceps rupture while Dolphins winger Jack Bostock (knee) will miss the opening two NRL rounds.
Two Raiders involved in Las Vegas altercation
Canberra players Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have been involved in a hotel altercation in Las Vegas, prompting security to be called.