Walsh, Ponga pairing a Maroons flashback to 2018
Queensland coach Billy Slater and Kalyn Ponga played in the same State of Origin side in 2018, and now Ponga will share the stage with fellow No.1 Reece Walsh.
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Wales visit timely for off-contract O’Connor’s audition
Off-contract James O'Connor can push his case for a new deal when he returns at No.10 for Queensland's clash with the touring Wales in Brisbane.
GWS are giants when it comes to social media: Whitfield
GWS have earned the ire of the Swans for their social media antics, but Giants defender Lachie Whitfield says the off-field banter is part of the rivalry.
Australian Olympics star Matthews battling dental issue
Michael Matthews, the main Australian hope in the Olympic men's cycling road race, says a serious tooth problem nearly forced him out of the Tour de France.
Gawn a chance for Dees, Port’s Finlayson out for season
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is likely to feature against Fremantle, while Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has suffered a season-ending injury.
Smith to chase second British Open in champion company
The six Australians contesting the British Open at Royal Troon have been handed their tee times, and some will be going out in the company of champions.
Eagles star Ryan calls AFL tackling bans ‘ridiculous’
Suspended duo Charlie Cameron and Toby Bedford have found an ally in Liam Ryan after the West Coast star labelled the bans "ridiculous" and "laughable".
Control, patience and discipline: NSW heed past lessons
The NSW build-up to the State of Origin decider in Brisbane is eerily similar to both the 2020 and 2022 losses, but the Blues are adamant 2024 can be different.
Queensland pack will fire up after barbs: Cherry-Evans
Queensland's forwards will need to find an air of mongrel if they are to beat NSW in the State of Origin series decider, says skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.
Mills finds form to help Boomers down Jokic and Serbia
The Boomers will head for the Olympic Games boosted by an 84-73 victory over a Serbian team spearheaded by NBA superstar Nikola Jokic.
Courtney to retire from Supercars after 2025 season
One-time Supercars champion James Courtney has announced 2025 will be his last season as a full-time driver after two decades in the series.
Smylie’s tennis ties and Clayton dossier fuel Open tilt
Elvis Smylie comes from a tennis family but says it was always golf that called ahead of his British Open debut in a field including five other Australians.
Duo return in the nick of time to save Raiders’ season
Jamal Fogarty and Zac Hosking return from injury against the Warriors in a much-needed boost for a Canberra side struggling to keep their NRL season alive.
NSW vow to control aggression in Origin ‘tinderbox’
NSW have made it clear they won't be lulled into going down to 12 men in the State of Origin decider, even if Queensland attempt to repeat the brawl of 2022.
No joy for Giants’ Bedford, Lion Cameron at Tribunal
GWS' Toby Bedford and Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron have both failed at the AFL Tribunal to overturn respective three-match bans for tackling.
Roosters lose superstar No.1 Baxter for NRLW season
Sydney Roosters fullback Corban Baxter has been ruled out for the remainder of the year after rupturing her ACL in a pre-season NRLW trial match.
Reynolds gives Mam boost ahead of Broncos crunch match
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam insists the out-of-form Broncos can still win the competition, and the imminent return of captain Adam Reynolds has given him faith.
Wanderers pinch Kraev from ALM rivals Wellington
Bulgarian attacker Bozhidar Kraev has signed a two-year deal with Western Sydney Wanderers after two seasons with Wellington Phoenix.
Caxton Street falls silent as Blues prepare for Suncorp
NSW have tried to prepare for everything at Suncorp Stadium, including a lost penalty count, but a silent Caxton Street has denied them pre-game hostilities.
Penrith ponder easing kicking load of returning Cleary
Penrith have looked at managing star halfback Nathan Cleary's kicking load as he prepares to return from a second hamstring injury in 2024.
Australian Josh Azzopardi added to Olympic 100m field
Australian sprinter Josh Azzopardi has been added to the field for the men's individual 100m at the Paris Olympics.
‘Fake news’: Slater blasts Cobbo falling-out report
Queensland coach Billy Slater says he has a strong bond with Selwyn Cobbo, and rubbished a report the Maroons winger was not seeing eye-to-eye with coaches.
Boomers’ ‘grit’ returns in massive US pre-Games scare
Australia have battled back from a 24-point deficit against a US team full of NBA All-Stars to lose by six points in their UAE Olympic warm-up.
Blues refuse to buy into Queensland spirit ‘bravado’
NSW State of Origin players have heard the Maroons talk about the Queensland spirit for generations. They're still not sure it actually exists.
‘I don’t need Maroons fairytale to finish’: DCE
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans will wait until the off-season to make a decision on his representative future as he plays each Origin game like his last.
Cummins to rest for Australia’s white-ball tour of UK
Star quick Pat Cummins will sit out Australia's entire white-ball tour of the United Kingdom in a bid to protect the Test captain from burnout.
Roving Ponga given a licence to thrill for Maroons
The return of Kalyn Ponga for Queensland has given the side a multi-faceted attacking option in a wide variety of scenarios, skipper Daly Cherry-Evans says.
Luai can be the man to turn the Tigers around: Moses
Mitch Moses believes Jarome Luai can be the man to help turn his former club Wests Tigers around, as the pair pursue a State of Origin series win for NSW.
Manly debutant Humphreys has eyes on Souths No.7 jersey
Rookie Manly halfback Jamie Humphreys has confirmed he will move to South Sydney in 2025, and is hoping to become a full-time NRL half at the Rabbitohs.
Kennedy ban for good of park referees: Annesley
Graham Annesley has defended the NRL's decision to ban Will Kennedy for colliding with a referee, saying it keeps match officials safe in park football.
Lion Cameron cops three-match ban on day of carnage
Three players, including Brisbane star Charlie Cameron, have received three-match bans on a day of carnage at the AFL Match Review.