Heimgartner claims ‘special’ win on wet return to NZ
Local hero Andre Heimgartner has broken through for his first win since 2021, surviving a wet and wild race at Taupo in New Zealand.
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Low of Knights humiliation powering Dogs revival: Kiraz
Jacob Kiraz says the feeling of getting smashed 66-0 by Newcastle has helped spark Canterbury's encouraging start to the 2024 NRL season.
AFL admits to umpire error in not penalising Draper
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper should have had a crucial free kick paid against him late in the Bombers' thrilling win over Adelaide, the AFL has admitted.
WA leaves Agar, Stoinis, Behrendorff off contract list
Experienced international players Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye have not been offered state contracts by Western Australia.
‘Long way to go’: Fitzy downplays Sharks’ strong start
Before this week, Cronulla hadn't entered a round of football atop the NRL ladder since 2016, but Craig Fitzgibbon isn't popping the champagne just yet.
Clarkson set for battle with ‘faceless’ Hawks
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is chasing both his first win of the AFL season and first against former side Hawthorn in a high-stakes round-six clash.
Magpies return to form with seven-goal belting of Port
Collingwood have recovered superbly from a slow start to maul Port Adelaide by 42 points on Saturday at the MCG.
Panthers avoid repeat of Wests Tigers Bathurst upset
Penrith are back in the winners' circle after holding out Wests Tigers 22-6 in front of a sell-out crowd in their NRL clash in Bathurst.
World Cup triathlon winner Willian aiming for Paris
After missing out on Olympic selection three years ago, triathlete Luke Willian is determined to join Matt Hauser on the start line at the Paris 2024 Games.
Firebirds beat Giants to notch first Super Netball win
The Queensland Firebirds have shaken off their opening-round heartbreak in Adelaide with a hard-fought three-goal win over the Giants in Brisbane.
Titans gallant but Des still winless after Manly clash
Manly have taken the bragging rights over former coach Des Hasler, whose Gold Coast team remain winless in his first season at the helm.
Ten-man Victory land home final despite Roar draw
A 0-0 draw with Brisbane Roar was enough to ensure 10-man Melbourne Victory will finish in the top four and host an A-League Men elimination final.
O’Callaghan goes low in 200m Olympics tune-up
Mollie O'Callaghan has staved off Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus's mid-race challenge to post the fastest women's 200m freestyle time of the year.
Whiz Walsh makes Maroons claim as Broncos belt Raiders
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh starred and enhanced his Queensland selection chances in a 34-10 win over Canberra, who lost half Jamal Fogarty to injury.
‘Hard being Toby’: Kingsley goes in to bat for Greene
Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan face scrutiny from the AFL match review officer over separate incidents in the final quarter of the Giants' loss to Carlton.
Force send Crusaders to bottom of Super Rugby table
The Western Force have reignited their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes and sent the reigning champions Crusaders to last on the ladder with an inspired win.
Roar desire: Zadkovich keen to stay at Brisbane
Ruben Zadkovich has thrown his hat in the ring to coach Brisbane Roar full-time as clubs continue to circle for "old-school No.9" Thomas Waddingham.
Cats clear on top as Lions cop lesson in the wet
Geelong have dominated the final three quarters in driving rain at the Gabba to move to 6-0 and leave the Brisbane Lions winless at home this season.
Raiders’ teenager Stewart made of right stuff: Stuart
Canberra No.1 Chevy Stewart had a tough first half in the loss to Brisbane but his response after a challenge from coach Ricky Stuart revealed his character.
Eagles in awe as Harley Reid’s star continues to rise
No.1 draft pick Harley Reid has booted three goals from 19 disposals to help lead West Coast to an upset 37-point western derby win over arch rivals Fremantle.
Confidence no issue for winless Titans: Hasler
Gold Coast fell agonisingly short of victory for a second consecutive week, but coach Des Hasler does not believe his side's confidence is running short.
No panic as Lions’ Gabba ‘fortress’ looks under threat
Lions coach Chris Fagan is taking notes from last season in an effort to remain calm after a loss to Geelong made it three-straight at the Gabba this season.
Pat Carrigan in career-best form for resurgent Broncos
Brisbane stand-in skipper Pat Carrigan has inspired two crucial, consecutive wins as coach Kevin Walters says the lock forward has never played better.
Robinson pips Florence in classic Margaret River final
Jack Robinson took to the skies on his way to a second Margaret River title but Sally Fitzgibbons has missed the mid-season cut for a third-straight year.
Chalmers’ ‘stripped back’ move primes swimmer for Paris
Kyle Chalmers says his relocation from South Australia to Queensland under a new swim coach has had a positive impact ahead of his third Olympic campaign.
Supercars leader Brown wins ‘best race of life’ in NZ
Red Bull Ampol star Will Brown has picked off teammate Broc Feeney following a tense battle to win the Taupo 400 in Supercars' return to New Zealand.
Demetriou has been ‘dragged through the mud’: Murray
It has hurt South Sydney's players to witness the criticism aimed at coach Jason Demetriou during the Rabbitohs' poor start to the season, Cameron Murray says.
Swans ground high-flying Suns with 53-point monstering
Tom Papley and Isaac Heeney were among the Sydney stars in a big home win over Gold Coast.
Star’s foot damage adds injury to insult for Knights
A hobbled Kalyn Ponga suffered a potentially serious foot injury as Newcastle fired few shots in a 36-12 loss to Canterbury that dropped the Knights to 2-5.
Lightning’s Bruce hit by Fever on return to Perth
Diamonds star Courtney Bruce has made a losing return to Perth as her Sunshine Coast side were smashed by 25 by her former team West Coast Fever.
Motorsport identity Quinn gives finger to Taupo critics
Colourful motorsport figure Tony Quinn has given a literal middle finger to critics who did not believe Taupo could fill the Supercars void in New Zealand.