Crichton set to play for Blues and Daley ‘good as gold’
Stephen Crichton's corked leg has improved and NSW expect the star centre to be able to face Queensland in State of Origin I at Suncorp Stadium.
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Who dares wings: Val Holmes in on medal performance
Valentine Holmes has scored nine of his 13 State of Origin tries playing on the wing and he's set to join a prestigious club in his 20th match in maroon.
Wallabies workhorse has Super Rugby record in sight
Wallabies prop James Slipper has signed a contract extension that will see the Brumbies veteran become the game's most capped Super Rugby player.
Galvin excused from Tigers training amid contract saga
Lachlan Galvin has been excused from Wests Tigers training and won't play for the club in round 13 as the teenage five-eighth's contract saga rolls on.
Kasatkina triumphs for her new ‘unbelievable country’
Australia's most celebrated tennis recruit Daria Kasatkina has talked emotionally of her "unbelievable" new country after her first win under the flag.
Destroyer Toia gets Maroons tick from 1995 tyro Ikin
Ben Ikin, the youngest and least experienced State of Origin debutant, has explained why 10-game NRL rookie Robert Toia can shine on Queensland debut.
Matthews defiant but England complete T20 clean sweep
Renegades star Hayley Matthews provided magnificent all-round resistance but was unable to prevent England completing a 3-0 clean sweep against West Indies.
Why Moses’ Origin encore could eclipse toughest moment
Mitchell Moses finished last year's State of Origin decider with a ruptured biceps, but there's two reasons his Brisbane return with the Blues could be tougher.
‘Hard-done by’ Pearce heads to AFL Tribunal over ban
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir maintains the collision that led to captain Alex Pearce's three-game rough conduct ban was nothing more than a "footy act".
Tomljanovic owns the Joint amid Aussie Paris hat-trick
Ajla Tomljanovic has ended young comet Maya Joint's dream run as she reached the second round of the French Open along with Daria Kasatkina and Alexei Popyrin.
Mills banned for one game, adding to Swans’ AFL woes
After his first AFL game this season, Sydney captain Callum Mills has been banned for one game on a rough conduct charge.
Star defender latest Bomber to suffer injury
Essendon defender Ben McKay has been ruled out of the match against Brisbane at the Gabba after becoming the latest Bomber to suffer an injury.
Galvin situation comes with more questions for Bulldogs
Lachlan Galvin's mid-season move from Wests Tigers to Canterbury would be one of the biggest in NRL history, but it will leave several questions at Belmore.
Savala stakes claim to be Roosters No.7 amid DCE chase
Hugo Savala says he wants to be the Sydney Roosters' long-term halfback amid speculation the club will make a move for Manly veteran Daly Cherry-Evans.
Souths beast is NRL’s form prop but prefers other role
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has told Tongan international Keaon Koloamatangi he has played himself into the front row for good.
European champions boost Matildas for Argentina clashes
Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond expects a huge lift out of Arsenal stars Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross for the Argentina series.
Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list
Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.
Daley back with hope it’s not same old blues for NSW
Laurie Daley's return to the NSW State of Origin job is a throwback to some of the Blues' toughest days. But this time he coaches a team expected to win.
Star unclear on return timeline after giant nerve issue
GWS star Stephen Coniglio admits he is still unsure when he'll return to AFL action as he continues to manage a nerve issue preventing him from running.
Tapine walks free as fellow Raider whacked with ban
Joseph Tapine has avoided an NRL ban after being placed on report twice in Canberra's win over the Warriors, as Tom Starling was suspended for a high shot.
Moses parks ego as Blues’ injury cloud darkens
Stephen Crichton has added to the Blues' injury concerns while Mitchell Moses is adamant he can co-exist with Nathan Cleary in the halves.
Storm sign Titans young gun until end of 2027
Melbourne have boosted their forward stocks by signing young gun Josiah Pahulu after Gold Coast agreed to release the rising star.
Moses was always destined to be a star: NSW great
All eyes will be on Mitchell Moses come the State of Origin series opener, but one NSW legend is convinced the Blues' five-eighth will be up to the challenge.
DCE in line with Klein as skipper rubbishes subterfuge
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has addressed a photo of him in relaxed conversation with referee Ashley Klein and slammed a Selwyn Cobbo conspiracy theory
Blues bank on 31-year first to help conquer Suncorp
NSW have entered enemy territory for the start of this State of Origin series, but know a 31-year first in their squad can help them prepare for battle.
Crows star in tightrope race to reach 300 milestone
Taylor Walker will go down as one of Adelaide's all-time greats, and he faces an intriguing race to reach game No.300 this season.
Seething Suns hit back at Lyon’s ‘offensive whinge’
Gold Coast officials are furious at Ross Lyon's "AFL nepo baby" jab and believe their key forwards were denied a fair chance to compete against St Kilda.
Why Dockers coach sees ruck conundrum as a good thing
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is set to be passed fit this week, but some think the Dockers will be better served by not selecting him against Gold Coast.
Hawks face huge tests as Dons, Eagles battle injuries
Hawthorn's status as flag contenders will be put to the test in coming weeks, while Essendon and West Coast must find ways to compete without key players.
Miller strengthens his case as Bezzechi wins British GP
Australia's Jack Miller wants to remain at Yamaha and he ended a recent lean run with a highly-competitive seventh placing at a chaotic British MotoGP.
Thunderbirds roll away with a Super impressive victory
Defending champions Adelaide Thunderbirds are up to third on the Super Netball ladder after Latanya Wilson starred in a 66-59 victory over Melbourne Mavericks.