Deadly Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp
Melbourne have continued their opening-round winning streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first-half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.
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Briggs in hospital as Giants pummel Pies in AFL opener
GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs was sent to hospital after injuring his neck but was able to watch his teammates beat Collingwood in their AFL season opener.
Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp
Melbourne have continued their round one win-streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.
Lehmann stars as SA secure home Sheffield Shield final
Jake Lehmann has struck an unbeaten ton and Liam Scott chipped in with 83 as South Australia secured hosting rights for the Shield final by beating Victoria.
Spirited Bendigo sweep Fire to win third WNBL title
League MVP Sami Whitcomb has scored 26 points to help Bendigo Spirit sweep Townsville Fire with a WNBL championship-sealing eight-point victory.
Journeyman golfer Hodge wins NZ PGA championship
Tyler Hodge has claimed his biggest professional golf win, taking out the NZ PGA championship in Hastings.
Reds rolled as Crusaders restore Super order
The Queensland Reds were often their worst enemies as they let in six tries inside the first 42 minutes to lose 43-19 to the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Bulldogs skipper Crichton avoids ban, can face Titans
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton has avoided a ban for his tackle on Christian Tuipulotu that collected the Dragon in the head and led to a penalty try.
Bulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive
Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.
Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one
Carlton will take on Richmond in round one without spearhead Charlie Curnow, who has been ruled out but is expected to return early in the AFL season.
Voll’s brilliance brings an end to Perry’s WPL dream
Georgia Voll is the latest Aussie to just miss out on the WPL century landmark, but her 99 not out has ended the title hopes of her compatriot Ellyse Perry.
Taumalolo return looms for badly beaten Cowboys
North Queensland will likely get a much-needed boost in the return of Jason Taumalolo against Cronulla, after their defence was torn apart by Manly.
Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home
Chris Goulding has scored 10 points in the final quarter to lead Melbourne United to an eight-point come-from-behind victory over the Illawarra Hawks.
Waratahs open season with three wins in a 16-year first
The NSW Waratahs have scored a 34-10 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Western Force to open a season with three straight wins for the first time since 2009.
Victory pile pain on battling ALM champs Central Coast
Central Coast's bid to defend their A-League Men title has suffered another devastating blow, with the Mariners losing 3-0 to Melbourne Victory.
Manly dismantle Cowboys in early-season statement
Tom Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu have shown off Manly's attacking threat, leading the Sea Eagles to a 42-12 win over North Queensland.
Dogs downplay injury fears after dousing Dragons’ fire
Canterbury have played down injury concerns over their captain after downing a depleted St George Illawarra outfit to kick off their 2025 NRL season.
Gamble pays off as Waratahs women deny Force in classic
The defending champion NSW Waratahs have opened their 2025 account with a thrilling 26-21 Super Rugby Women's comeback win over the Western Force.
Adelaide coach fumes as Roar grab sweltering stalemate
Adelaide United coach Carl Veart was seething after the Reds drew 1-1 against A-League Men cellar-dwellers Brisbane Roar at Coopers Stadium on Saturday.
Jets strike hammer blow to Sydney FC’s ALW season
Sydney FC's A-League Women title defence appears dead in the water after a 1-0 loss to Newcastle, while Adelaide went second with victory over Central Coast.
Queensland close in on Shield win despite Tas fightback
Queensland should beat Tasmania before lunch on Sunday after restricting the home side at Bellerive on day three of their must-win Sheffield Shield match.
Hawks star Moore welcomes any talent amid Allen reports
Hawthorn star Dylan Moore says he would welcome more potential talented players at the club following the off-season recruiting of Tom Barrass and Josh Battle.
Greene says Giants must lift ‘when it matters’ in AFL
GWS captain Toby Greene has brushed off talk that the Giants can win the AFL flag this season, saying they are yet to consistently perform when it counts.
Veteran says injury a blessing for young Reds bull
Looking to keep their unbeaten Super start alive against the Crusaders, Reds prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has sung the praises of youngster Massimo De Lutiis.
Bellamy knows Storm’s 22-year streak is under threat
After two hefty pre-season losses, coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm will need to improve their defence if they are to keep their round-one win streak alive.
Coaching change thrusts Jason Day back into spotlight
Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day fired the lowest round of the tournament thus far to be tied for fifth at the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Terrell May finds kindred spirit in “big brother” Benji
Terrell May says he wants to thrive on being a big-minute prop that goes hard from the kick off at Wests Tigers, fuelled by his connection with Benji Marshall.
Hull KR maintain unbeaten run to top Super League
Hull KR have posted a 20-10 win over St Helens to move to the top of the Super League.
Sharpe says Knights new spine can be one to shine
Newcastle's new five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe believes the signs are there that he, Kalyn Ponga and Jack Cogger can form a long-needed connection at the Knights.
More pain for Souths as Wighton faces high-tackle ban
Jack Wighton is facing a one-game ban for a high tackle in South Sydney's win over the Dolphins, adding to the Rabbitohs' backline issues.
Sam Mitchell shut his eyes as Sicily slayed the Swans
James Sicily coolly converted a left-foot snap to seal Hawthorn's tough win over Sydney in the AFL season opener, but coach Sam Mitchell wasn't watching.