AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style
While two opening-round games had to be rescheduled, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the northern states promotion has plenty of merit.
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Wright’s anxious wait as Red’s shoulder flares again
Queensland Reds flanker and one-time Wallabies captain Liam Wright again faces time on the sidelines after his troublesome shoulder injury flared in his return.
‘Enables illicit drug use’: Buckley condemns AFL policy
Nathan Buckley has criticised the AFL's controversial illicit drugs policy as enabling, while league CEO Andrew Dillon admits the policy needs to be refined.
Skipper feels for Galvin amid NRL contract speculation
Lachlan Galvin is set for a year of speculation on his future, with Wests Tigers captain Apisai Koroisau admitting he feels for the club's teenage five-eighth.
Real reason why Payne Haas left Broncos training early
Brisbane prop Payne Haas is not in doubt for the Canberra clash and got an early mark from training Wednesday as he plays and trains through a month of Ramadan.
Shibasaki’s Broncos return a gem after all seemed lost
The NRL career of Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki was all but done and dusted until coach Michael Maguire gave him a hard-earned lifeline.
Darwin closing in on international cricket return
Two Australian Twenty20s have been pencilled in for Darwin in August, in what will be Northern Territory's first international cricket in 17 years if confirmed.
Waratahs unveil new skipper, Force rest key quartet
Hugh Sinclair will captain the Waratahs against the re-stocked Queensland Reds, while Noah Lolesio returns for the Brumbies and the Force rest a host of stars.
Caslick takes Red-eye flight in huge Aussie rugby call
Charlotte Caslick won't feature again on this year's world sevens series tour, instead committing fully to the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby Women's.
$13m Knights deal about security, not money, says Brown
Parramatta's Dylan Brown says contract security offered by Newcastle prompted him to leave the Eels for a 10-year deal with the Knights.
No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says there's no love lost between Hawks and Essendon fans - and his players understand the reasons why.
Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster
Richmond key forward Tom Lynch and Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will return from injury in Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at the MCG.
Play better golf: diplomat Scott’s priorities straight
A key figure in the PGA Tour's attempts to unify golf, former world No.1 Adam Scott insists he has no future in politics and would rather be improving his game.
F1 date change has Piastri pumped for home race
Locking in his Formula One future with the McLaren team, Oscar Piastri is looking to cap a momentous week with a home-town victory in Melbourne.
Cowboys players on notice after Payten swings axe
North Queensland stars have vowed to rebound from their woeful round-one defensive display after coach Todd Payten made an early statement about accountability.
Stronger, smarter Tino back to raise Titans from depths
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui feels wiser and stronger as he prepares to make his NRL return from an ACL rupture.
Fenech with Jarvis in spirit if not in fighter’s corner
Boxing great Jeff Fenech says he's still hoping Brock Jarvis can cause a boilover against Keith Thurman, despite splitting with the Sydney slugger last month.
Blues’ Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL
Just two days from the start of their season, Carlton have announced Elijah Hollands is taking personal leave because of personal issues.
Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback
Just days out from a potential AFL comeback, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy has had another anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.
Josh Giddey’s NBA season-high soured by ankle injury
Dyson Daniels has led Atlanta to victory while Josh Giddey did the same for Chicago before suffering a potentially serious ankle injury.
‘Not an easy decision’: Cowboys axe Origin star
North Queensland have dumped Maroons forward Jeremiah Nanai after his horror performance against Manly.
Unbeaten Waratahs claim underdog status for Reds clash
The NSW Waratahs are claiming underdog status despite entering their Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Queensland Reds as the season's only unbeaten team.
Boom or bust: the stark reality of Knights’ $13m gamble
Dylan Brown's $13 million deal with Newcastle has the potential to turn them into legitimate title contenders. It could also cause decade-long problems.
How NRL merry-go-round could give Tigers space for May
The Wests Tigers appear the most likely landing spot for Taylan May, as the final piece in an early-season, multi-club, NRL transfer jigsaw puzzle.
United eye home comforts in NBL championship series
Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.
Why Hazelton spurned NRL rivals to ink new Sharks deal
Towering prop Tom Hazelton has revealed why he declined offers from rival NRL clubs to remain with a Cronulla side boasting high-calibre forwards.
Swans’ injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has suffered another early-season setback, ruling out veteran midfielder Taylor Adams from Saturday's grand final rematch.
Manly expect Vegas disappointment to spark Warriors
Manly are wary of the Warriors after the Kiwi side struggled under the bright Las Vegas lights in round one of the NRL season.
Fenech factor adds spice to Jarvis-Thurman showdown
Boxing legend Jeff Fenech has made a conspicuous appearance at the weigh-in for his former charge Brock Jarvis's super-welterweight showdown with Keith Thurman.
Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test
Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.
Flanagan backs Ilias to prove a point against Souths
Lachlan Ilias believes he is a better player on arriving at St George Illawarra, and the No.7 has a chance to prove it in his return bout against South Sydney.