South Sydney downplay Meninga links as Cook left angry
South Sydney chief Blake Solly says claims the club has lined up a short list topped by Mal Meninga to replace Jason Demetriou as coach are "rubbish".
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Schuster searching for new home as Manly let him walk
Josh Schuster's turbulent stay with Manly may be coming to an end, with the big-money second-rower told he can start talks with rival NRL clubs.
Boomers announce 22-man squad for Paris Olympics
Australia's men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, with a 22-man squad still to be trimmed by 10 prior to the action starting in July.
Hawk Ginnivan wasn’t unwanted by Magpies: McRae
Collingwood won't home in on Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan as coach Craig McRae braces for tagger Finn Maginness to again make life difficult for Nick Daicos.
Brumbies players push traditional rivalry with Waratahs
The ACT Brumbies haven't lost to their fiercest rivals - the NSW Waratahs - since 2018, but their players haven't lost sight of how big the clash remains.
Shades of Wayne as Benji’s Tigers face Dolphins test
Ahead of Benji Marshall facing long-time mentor Wayne Bennett, the Wests Tigers coach says he's putting their close relationship on ice for at least 80 minutes.
Mariners host Phoenix in likely ALM premiership decider
The Premiers Plate is effectively on the line in Gosford on Saturday night, when the second-placed Central Coast Mariners host leaders Wellington.
Pressure lifts on Demetriou’s Souths but Warriors await
Jason Demetriou is banking on South Sydney showing they have turned a corner against the Warriors after snatching their first win of the season last week.
Brotherly clash won’t be issue for Phins’ Marshall-King
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says hooker Jeremy Marshall-King lining up against his brother, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall, will have no impact on his form.
Luai won’t struggle with pressure at Tigers: Brooks
Luke Brooks has no doubt Jarome Luai's swagger and premiership-winning experience will have him well placed for the pressures at Wests Tigers in 2025.
Voss calls on Carlton to banish Gather Round blues
Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has learnt valuable lessons from the Blues' failure to handle the hype of the inaugural Gather Round game.
Victory hope to strike hammer blow to City in ALM derby
If they beat Melbourne City in their upcoming derby, Melbourne Victory can strike a hammer blow to their crosstown rivals' A-League Men finals hopes.
Penrith lock in Kenny, Timoko nets new Raiders deal
Penrith's sustained NRL success has received a further boost with a new three-year deal handed to hooker Mitch Kenny.
Watene-Zelezniak out of Warriors clash with Souths
The Warriors are continuing to deal with an early-season injury crisis, with two more star talents missing for their NRL game against South Sydney.
NBA champion Kenny Smith jets into key Next Stars gig
Commentator and former two-time NBA championship winner Kenny 'The Jet' Smith will recruit US talent to Australia as the NBL's Next Stars program beefs up.
Demons stay focused after blitzing Adelaide mission
Christian Petracca won't let Melbourne rest on the laurels of their hot early season form, as the Demons prepare for another quick turnaround to face Brisbane.
Pickett handed one-match ban as Crow plays down clash
Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump, despite Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo insisting there wasn't much in the incident.
Concussions, two drug-ban returns as Dogs down Roosters
Canterbury have stunned the Sydney Roosters 30-26, on a night when Dom Young was sent off and James Tedesco headlined a long list of concussions.
Thompson into Houston quarter-finals after historic win
In-form Aussie Jordan Thompson has secured a fresh career-high ranking after winning the longest match in the history of the US Men's Clay Court Championship.
Reds hold out Rebels for first Super W win
With teenage centre Shalom Sauaso starring, the Queensland Reds have held out the fast-finishing Melbourne Rebels to earn their first Super W win of the season.
Lions show pride, maul Roos for first AFL win
The Brisbane Lions killed the contest against North Melbourne with a seven-goal opening quarter in the Gather Round twilight game at suburban Norwood Oval.
Hooper’s vintage sevens debut play as Aussies beat Fiji
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has shown he still has some tricks up his sleeve in a winning rugby sevens debut for Australia against Fiji.
Massive Freke save fires Roar to 2-1 win over Wanderers
Brisbane's slim A-League Men finals hopes are still alive after Macklin Freke's late penalty earned his side a 2-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers.
Water feeling: New Knights halves combo slays Dragons
Newcastle have got the better of the wet and wild conditions at McDonald Jones Stadium to score a vital win over St George Illawarra.
Bunker over-reacted in send off, sin bin: Roosters
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson insists the bunker were too harsh in sending off Dom Young and sin-binning Victor Radley in his side's loss to Canterbury.
Fagan, Lions can show us the path forward: Clarkson
After watching his side belted by the Brisbane Lions, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will keep the faith as he eyes the bigger picture.
Hunt confirms he’s keen to re-sign with Dragons
Ben Hunt had been agitating for a release from his contract late last season but is now keen to sign a new deal at St George Illawarra.
Xerri wants to be rock for other NRL stars in bad times
Bronson Xerri has detailed how he has returned to the NRL a better person after experiencing four years of anguish during his steroids ban..
Uncle Toni still believes in Rafa Nadal’s comeback
Toni Nadal is backing his nephew and former tennis charge Rafael to make a comeback, despite the great champion's ongoing injury woes.
Giants’ Kingsley keen to slow Hardwick’s rising Suns
There's a genuine rivalry between the AFL's two newest clubs, GWS coach Adam Kingsley says as he prepares to pit his wits against old boss Damien Hardwick.
Roosters’ Young facing ban, binned Radley not charged
Victor Radley has been cleared by the NRL match review over a tackle that saw him sin-binned, while Sydney Roosters teammate Dom Young faces a two-game ban.