Eel’s NRL debut famous from here to Hawaii
Joash Papalii will be celebrated from New Zealand to the USA after starring in his first game for Parramatta.
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The Gen Z memes on Grundy’s mind ahead of Dees reunion
Sparked by a pre-game speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin, Sydney star Brodie Grundy has found a maxim and a goal celebration idea from unlikely sources.
Origin enforcer playing for flood-ravaged hometown
NSW enforcer Mitch Barnett was devastated to see the impact of flooding on the state's mid-north coast, where he grew up and his parents still live.
Reds seek ‘focus’ to prove early Super form no Flook
The Queensland Reds hope a Test centre's return might spark them after slipping from top spot to fifth ahead of the final regular-season round.
‘Don’t care’: Crichton goes from mentor to tormentor
Angus Crichton is on a State of Origin collision course with NRL teammate Robert Toia as NSW prepare to target the Queensland debutant in the series opener.
Diamonds star wants golden end to Vixens netball season
Ahead of her 100th Super Netball match, star shooter Sophie Garbin hasn't given up on the Melbourne Vixens making a charge to the Super Netball finals.
Blues stunned by Southwell’s maturity beyond her years
Few 20-year-olds face the rollercoaster of rugby league emotions thrown at Jesse Southwell, but her NSW teammates can't stop praising the grit of the star half.
Hardwick’s Long-term ‘vision’ realised at Suns
Damien Hardwick has recruited sagely to bolster his Gold Coast side but another unrealised talent already on the Suns' list has been just as impactful.
NRL’s best buy becomes the Warrior he was built to be
Erin Clark spent the first part of his career trying to play like a half in a forward's body. Accepting his real role has been the making of the Warriors lock.
‘Demon’ sounds the battle cry for Aussies in Paris
Alex de Minaur says he's "proud to be an Aussie" after great displays from Maya Joint and Daria Saville provided the French Open challenge with an ideal boost.
Changes in the air as Bombers feel more injury strain
Essendon's tall stocks have taken another blow, and it may force Bombers coach Brad Scott into some drastic positional changes.
Piastri clouts barrier in Monaco as Leclerc sets pace
Oscar Piastri lost the front wing of his McLaren in a shunt in second practice at Monaco leaving Charles Leclerc to find the fastest way around the circuit.
Joint wins all-Aussie battle to reach first WTA final
Australian riser Maya Joint has reached her first WTA final after compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic pulled out with illness during their duel at the Morocco Open.
Debutant fires in Essendon’s scrappy Dreamtime win
Essendon have responded from a 91-point smashing last week, taking care of Richmond in a sluggish Dreamtime at the 'G contest.
Manly feel DCE’s absence as Eel enjoys fairytale debut
Manly were without Daly Cherry-Evans and Parramatta were lacking Mitch Moses, but it was the Sea Eagles who missed their No.7 more at Commbank Stadium.
Hurricanes hoodoo bites Reds in costly Super loss
Reds coach Les Kiss has been left frustrated by another 10-minute blip that's cost his Super Rugby Pacific team a top-four spot with finals looming.
$8m loss sparks Football Australia ‘right sizing’
Football Australia could be braced for a period of belt tightening after posting a $8.55 million loss at its annual general meeting.
Canada bully Wallaroos in World Cup reality check
Canada's 45-7 defeat of the Wallaroos in Brisbane was built on physical dominance that has exposed the work ahead of the hosts before August's World Cup.
Love is in the air as star Eagle re-signs until 2027
West Coast have re-signed a trio of players, including a star who briefly considered joining arch-rivals Fremantle at the end of last year.
Concussion symptoms force Dragons veteran to retire
A veteran St George Illawarra forward has called time on his playing career after struggling to overcome concussion symptoms.
Yeo a leader from moment the teen arrived at Penrith
Isaah Yeo is set to become the 22nd man to captain NSW in State of Origin. His leadership comes as no surprise to anyone who saw his first Penrith pre-season.
Lions hope sore AFL star only needs the weekend off
Keidean Coleman and Oscar McInerney are big-name Brisbane Lions omissions as coach Chris Fagan prepares to coach his 200th AFL game.
Surfers wait on Margs waves while Slater makes big call
The World Surf League event at Margaret River is on hold until Monday, while 11-time world champion Kelly Slater says he's not done yet.
How camp Cronulla helped revitalise the Sharks
Cronulla players admit six straight games on the road could have derailed their season. But instead the Sharks have turned it into the making of the team.
Knights must defy grim Origin stat to revive season
Newcastle's "over-reliance" on Kalyn Ponga will be tested as the club attempt to kickstart their season in the Origin period, a time that has proven a bugbear.
More Aussies flag Enhanced Games interest amid backlash
Australian sport's anti-doping agency decries the Enhanced Games, but swimmer James Magnussen says they're missing the point.
Cartwright chuffed, Aussie star shines in Hull win
Hull have ended their four-game losing streak in the Super League by powering to a 26-12 victory at Leigh.
How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons’ mystery role
Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.
Tighter defence gives Kangas chance to take down Pies
North Melbourne will start rank outsiders against AFL ladder leaders Collingwood but hope their improving team defence can be the key to an upset.
Herbie climbs off hospital bed to muzzle Bulldogs
Barely a few hours after leaving a Brisbane hospital with an infection, Herbie Farnworth has helped steer the Dolphins to a dominant win over Canterbury.
Bailey Smith’s new barb pours fuel on Cats-Dogs rivalry
Geelong recruit Bailey Smith has poured more fuel on the fire in his ongoing rivalry with the Western Bulldogs with another pointed dig at his former club.