Veteran prop set to break hoodoo in right royal fashion
Royalty will be in attendance for Jason Taumalolo's historic 300th NRL game, and coach Todd Payten is relishing the occasion.
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Too little, too late for Turkey who edge US in thriller
Kaan Ayhan scored with the final kick of the match as Turkey beat the United States 3-2 for their only win of the World Cup.
Rules changes leading to more injuries: Crows coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes AFL rule changes have led to an increase in soft-tissue injuries as he loses another player to a hamstring strain.
Rivalry still burns 15 years on from Manly-Storm brawl
Manly are preparing to host NRL rivals Melbourne at Brookvale Oval, the site of the team's most heated clash some 15 years ago.
Honesty key for Raiders ahead of crunch clash
Canberra must win against St George Illawarra to keep their finals hopes alive and Matt Timoko has revealed how the locker room is feeling ahead of the game.
‘We’ll look at it’: how Freo plan to protect Jackson
Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson has thrust himself into Brownlow medal contention with a series of hot displays, but how will things change with Sean Darcy back?
Keep the lid on: why Blues ruck isn’t thinking finals
A revival under Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has rekindled hope for a late finals bid, but ruck Marc Pittonet says thinking of September is premature.
Room for two: Woolf answers Dolphins 2027 halves puzzle
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf hopes a new deal for No.6 Kodi Nikorima can be done and insists there is room for him and England star George Williams in 2027.
‘Embrace it’: unsung Aussie eyes major golf spoils
Australian surprise packet Karis Davidson is outright second after the first round of the $18 million Women's PGA Championship in Minnesota.
Scoreless wonder: ‘special’ Socceroos book last-32 spot
The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.
The one reason Souths star may lean towards retirement
South Sydney star Cody Walker is in red-hot form as he approaches his 37th birthday as he lifted the lid on what his future holds beyond the end of this season.
‘Not for pleasure’: Oscar’s bathroom sauna prep for GP
McLaren's Oscar Piastri has his own way of preparing for an Austrian Grand Prix that's been declared a 'heat hazard' with temperatures set to top 31C.
Socceroos ready with World Cup fate in their hands
The Socceroos have their World Cup fate in their hands with all eyes on whether coach Tony Popovic unleashes Nestory Irankunda from the start against Paraguay.
Eels coach punches wall, makes park football comparison
Parramatta's season came down to earth with a bump as coach Jason Ryles took his frustrations out on his team and the architecture of CommBank Stadium.
‘Plain and simple’ reality as Lions expose Swans
Sydney coach Dean Cox has asked for an immediate response after his side were soundly beaten by Brisbane .
Aussie Sweeny battles through to Wimbledon main draw
Penrith's Dane Sweeny has won a see-saw five-set clash in searing heat to become the only Australian to successfully battle through qualifying at Wimbledon.
Lions awaken, humble Swans in Gabba masterclass
The Lions, two-time defending AFL premiers, have sent out a message at the Gabba as they shut down second-placed Sydney for a third-successive win.
No Latrell no worries as Souths slay error-strewn Eels
Parramatta have been brushed aside by South Sydney as Cody Walker shone brightly in a 32-12 win over the Eels.
Dockers make big ruck call, Weitering still not ready
Mason Cox has lost his position as Fremantle's second ruck option, with his lean run of form costing him a spot for Sunday's clash with Gold Coast.
Broncos gun NRLW recruit to fire under Prince of halves
Star Brisbane NRLW recruit Jesse Southwell is learning plenty from coach Scott Prince who is keen to add another lethal string to her already impressive bow.
‘It’s not right’: Knights coach on player’s slur
Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook says the Knights must learn from Asu Kepaoa's homophobia controversy.
‘Every road’s different’: a Cairns to Canberra Wallaby
A 26-year-old who never played representative junior rugby is in line to be Joe Schmidt's eighth different No.10 in the upcoming Nations Championship Tests.
Stars align, card reveals reality of historic Paro win
Liam Paro is in the box seat for a big-money world title unification bout after the scorecards revealed how close his historic fight with Lewis Crocker was.
‘Long way to go’: Pies captain could miss rest of 2026
Darcy Moore has returned to running at Collingwood training, but the Magpies captain is no certainty to play again this season due to persistent injuries.
Star Knight returns to Broncos 15 years after axing
Newcastle veteran Dane Gagai will make a fairytale return to Brisbane for his NRL swansong after inking a one-year deal.
Giants youngster to replace Hogan for MCG blockbuster
One key forward out, one key forward in - GWS coach Adam Kingsley has given youngster Max Gruzewski the nod to replace luckless Jesse Hogan against Hawthorn.
‘We love Bronson’: Mid-season exit a no-go for Bulldog
Canterbury's Bronson Xerri has attracted interest from NRL rivals Melbourne and Parramatta, but the Bulldogs are keen to keep the centre for the rest of 2026.
No prize money, but Olympians to share in $200m bounty
The Australian Olympic Committee is welcoming new grants being made available to all summer and winter Olympic athletes.
‘No chance’: Maguire denies release for Broncos prop
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has put an end to speculation new skipper Payne Haas could be released to South Sydney before June 30.
‘There is no tomorrow’ for desperate Paraguay
Paraguay will play like there is no tomorrow against the Socceroos, with both teams having World Cup knockout qualification on the line.
Dolphins play long game with Woolf at door of finals
The Dolphins have a two-fold aim to win games and to make sure they are ready to fire in the finals, as coach Kristian Woolf makes bold calls to hit bullseye.