Wallabies wary of Pumas’ history repeating
The Wallabies are aware of Argentina's bounce-back ability on home soil as Australia chase a fifth-straight Test win for the first time since 2021.
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Raiders star admits lure in Chiefs signing blitz
Canberra star Hudson Young says he will either be at the Raiders or PNG in 2028, with the challenge of joining the Chiefs and their big-name signings a lure.
Richmond poach fitness boss to rectify injury crisis
Richmond have wooed a rival AFL club's fitness boss as the Tigers attempt to get on top of a three-year injury crisis at the club.
Cleary reveals contract stance after brother’s NRL bow
His contract talks will dominate the the NRL news cycle, but Nathan Cleary has expressed a desire to play with younger brother Jett at Penrith.
Finals return for Geelong star looking ‘positive’
Geelong are seriously considering bringing back star Max Holmes from an ankle injury for the Cats' elimination final clash with red-hot Carlton.
Ditching Shark Park final would be typical NRL: skipper
Cronulla are hopeful of playing their home elimination final at Shark Park rather than being moved by the NRL to another Sydney venue.
Lions ignore Swans’ plight, expect their best
Harris Andrews and the Brisbane Lions insist there is no complacency, only more wariness, as the under-fire Swans prepare to host their AFL qualifying final.
Time zones, turnarounds cause finals headaches for NRL
The NRL could be forced into a finals first in week one, while plans to play matches on Friday and Sunday in weeks two and three also have hurdles.
‘Wasn’t space’ for out-of-sorts batter in ODI squad
Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa.
‘He wants great’: why Rafter is in de Minaur’s corner
Former world No.1 and two-time US Open champion Pat Rafter wants countryman Alex de Minaur to block out the hype and stay cool in his New York title quest.
Cleary on brink of greatness with Brad Fittler Medal
Nathan Cleary has added another individual gong to what is already proving a massive season, after being voted NSW's best in State of Origin.
Mitchell lauds Pendlebury’s seismic AFL move to Suns
Scott Pendlebury's switch to Gold Coast mirrors how Hawthorn great Sam Mitchell ended his playing career and transitioned into coaching at West Coast.
Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost
Experts hope a fresh development in the battle against motor neurone disease will become a national priority, as a state helps researchers develop better care.
‘Be effective, win games’: new Reds chief wants results
Vern Cotter, a title winner in France and with Auckland's Blues, has seen enough to think he can elevate the Queensland Reds after his unprecedented move.
Roosters lean on Cherry-Evans to end premiership wait
Daly Cherry-Evans was brought to the Sydney Roosters to end their wait for an NRL premiership. But can he do it without Sam Walker?
Lions legend’s query on Freo flag hopes
The Brisbane Lions are proven performers at the MCG but there are still doubts over minor premier Fremantle's ability to stand up on the game's biggest stage.
Broncos want Haas back after Rabbitohs stint
Brisbane have not given up hope of Payne Haas one day returning to the Broncos, as CEO Dave Donaghy also weighed into coach Michael Maguire's future.
Aussies ready to handle hostile crowds in South Africa
Hostile crowds likely await Australia on their first Test tour of South Africa since 2018, but Josh Hazlewood says there is a reason why it won't worry players.
Gesture, nod, record: a case for marathon on 2032 menu
Michael Roeger broke his own marathon world record and then declared his ambition to get the race back on the schedule at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
‘Change things up’: Crows take different finals mindset
A key Adelaide forward says the Crows have a different mindset entering this year's finals after crashing out of the playoffs in straight-sets last season.
Reason to believe but Blues face ‘tough gig’: Voss
Michael Voss has admired Carlton's turnaround since leaving as coach and says there's every reason for Blues fans to believe they can go deep into September.
Knights prop ruled out of NRL finals with mammoth ban
Jacob Saifiti's sole hope of playing in the NRL again in 2026 relies upon the Newcastle prop successfully contesting a reckless high contact charge.
Chief reasons why superstar Panther signed up with PNG
For the first time, four-time premiership winner Brian To'o has opened up on his decision to swap Penrith for PNG.
Tiger-like Scheffler reigns, Scott rises at PGA finale
Scottie Scheffler has joined Tiger Woods with a second FedEx Cup and surpassed the 15-times major winner on the money list, with Min Woo Lee fourth on debut.
‘No malice’ as Volkman faces Dragons for first time
Ronald Volkman is not holding any grudges as he prepares to play against St George Illawarra for the first time since they bungled his contract.
‘Special’: wildcard to the Aussie rescue in New York
Ambitious young wildcard Taylah Preston was Australia's only winner on day one of the US Open, with Talia Gibson, Storm Hunter and Adam Walton all bowing out.
‘Idiots’: Webster slams critics as Wahs eye first place
Centre Adam Pompey was involved in a social media pile-on during the week, but coach Andrew Webster insists he wasn't affected by any hate.
Australian boxing great Tony Mundine dead at 75
Former champion Indigenous boxer Tony Mundine dead at 75.
Sharks squander top-four hopes with shock loss to Eels
Cronulla are set to finish the regular season in either fifth or sixth place after a shock loss to Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.
Cats defy AFLW injury carnage to see off youthful Suns
Geelong have improved to 2-1 after a fighting win over Gold Coast, while Kiara Bowers was left to rue a late miss in Fremantle's tight loss to Carlton.
Hawks ready for toughest trip in footy
Hawthorn are ready to stare down one of the toughest trips in the AFL and cause an almighty qualifying final boilover against Fremantle.