It’s a grand final: Force fired up to take down Reds
The Western Force's finals hopes are hanging by a thread, with three wins needed from their final three games if they are any chance to sneak in.
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What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has arrived in Perth and will closely monitor prized Western Force recruit Zac Lomax in Saturday night's crunch Super Rugby clash.
‘It’s uncomfortable’: Port boss on Suns’ Darwin boost
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is bracing for lots of mistakes when his players try and end Gold Coast's nine-game winning streak in Darwin.
AFL backs in Friday night fixture double-ups
Short breaks with Thursday night matches and strong attendance figures are why the AFL is persisting with occasional double-up Friday games.
Dragons sign out-of-favour Warriors half Luke Metcalf
Warriors playmaker Luke Metcalf has signed a three-year deal to join NRL strugglers St George Illawarra from the 2027 season.
Mitchell cleared for centre battle with Dolphins gun
Latrell Mitchell has been given the green light by coach Wayne Bennett to return from a back injury against the Dolphins.
Hardwick blasts gambling criticism, deflects to AFL
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed criticism of the club's links with the gambling industry, saying conflicts of interest exist everywhere in the AFL.
Family, Indigenous legacy drives new Swans recruit
Sydney forward Malcolm Rosas Jnr has paid tribute to his grandmother and Indigenous leader Eileen Cummings ahead of his first Marn Grook clash for the Swans.
Clarkson speaks on ‘disturbing’ effect of coach axings
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has called the "ripple effect" of clubs parting ways with leaders mid-season as "disturbing".
Dockers coach not thinking of record – just Bombers
Fremantle will post an equal club record ninth win in a row if they can beat Essendon at the MCG on Sunday, but they face a tricky five-day break next week.
Whitcomb makes WNBL comeback, Capitals sign Olympian
The Perth Lynx have secured the prized signature of Sami Whitcomb after losing one of their own stars to the UC Capitals.
‘Rough is pretty gnarly’: golfers brace for major test
Six Australian golfers are in the field and expecting a fierce challenge at the PGA Championship in Philadelphia, the second men's major of the year.
‘Scary’: Dragons winger felt like legs stopped working
St George Illawarra's Mat Feagai has described how he could not move his legs after suffering a scary back injury against Newcastle.
‘I’d be ready’: Jojo takes ‘Rat’ line to Origin dream
Gold Coast centre Jojo Fifita has thrived under the tutelage of coach Josh Hannay as he enters the frame for a Queensland debut in State of Origin.
‘He stood out’: the Aussie who’ll select England team
With a new Aussie selector, new female coach, new faces in the team -- and an old hand given a last chance -- it's been a huge day for English men's cricket.
‘Prefer to stay’: Penrith rake opens up on Cleary exit
Mitch Kenny insists Penrith won't fall off a cliff when Ivan Cleary departs while also revealing why talks on his own contract beyond 2027 are on hold. .
Panthers set out Nathan Cleary retention road map
Penrith have revealed their stance in negotiations with Nathan Cleary, who enters the final 12 months of his NRL deal with the club on November 1.
‘She’s just got it’: why Aussie quick is a rare find
Australia's men's cricket teams have been blessed by high-quality left-arm fast bowlers but, despite their dominance, it's something the women have missed.
One-of-a-kind exit fit for always unique Ivan Cleary
The NRL is preparing to say goodbye to one of its most unique and beloved figures, with Ivan Cleary announcing plans to step down as Penrith coach after 2027.
Raiders’ in-form player out for up to six weeks
Simi Sasagi's shoulder injury will keep the in-form NRL star on the sidelines for between four and six weeks.
The Collingwood assistant ready to become Carlton coach
Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes his senior assistant Hayden Skipworth is ready to take charge of his own AFL team.
Campbell charges into new spine role at Titans
New Gold Coast five-eighth Jayden Campbell will wear a heritage Chargers-themed jersey against Newcastle, 28 years after his famous father Preston did the same.
Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows
A quartet of rested Reds and Wallabies stars, including captain Fraser McReight, won't head west to face the Force, but there's a big addition in the forwards.
Lions told to bring A-game for grand-final rematch
Brisbane and Geelong are hitting their straps heading to the mid-point of the AFL season and their grand final rematch is set to be a cracker.
Upton’s leadership key for Maroons to turn tables
Queensland will aim to improve their discipline in game two of the Women's State of Origin series as skipper Tamika Upton's leadership is hailed as crucial.
Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role
Tim Cahill could be in line for a surprise return to Australian football, with the Socceroos great a target to fill a newly created Football Australia vacancy.
Cleary plots next coaching goal after Penrith exit plan
Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary has lifted the lid on his decision to walk away from Penrith at the end of the 2027 NRL season.
‘Not surprised’: Kiss on Chiefs’ latest rugby target
Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.
Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee ‘scare’
Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has reassured NSW he would be fit and firing for the State of Origin series opener after a recent knee injury.
Great Scott craves more in 99th straight golf major
Adam Scott is closing in on 100 consecutive major golf appearances but Australia's former world No.1 is more interested in contending at the PGA Championship.
‘Not harmless’: Australia’s fresh peptide warning
Sports Integrity Australia is issuing new warning about the use of peptides ahead of James Magnussen and others competing at the Enhanced Games.