Reds deny Waratahs in last-round Super Rugby thriller
The finals-bound Queensland Reds have held on for a thrilling 27-26 derby win over Super Rugby Pacific wooden spooners the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
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Addo-Carr injury dampens Bulldogs’ big win over Knights
Canterbury have put on a defensive masterclass to overcome Newcastle 32-2 but are sweating on the fitness of Josh Addo-Carr after another hamstring complaint.
Matildas draw 1-1 with China in soccer friendly
The Matildas have drawn 1-1 with China in the women's football international friendly in Adelaide.
Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies
Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were outstanding for their respective sides as the Western Bulldogs overran Collingwood for a tough 18-point win.
Top Dog gives high praise for Darcy after rough start
Promising forward Sam Darcy kicked three goals in a telling contribution to the Western Bulldogs' win over Collingwood after a nightmare opening to the match.
No social media for Knights after losing battle of wits
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien thinks his players need to stop reading the news and social media after they lost their heads against Canterbury pest Reed Mahoney.
De Minaur won’t be pushed around by big hitter Struff
Alex de Minaur has become more muscular and stronger in a bid to compete with the big boys on clay - and Jan-Lennard Struff is his acid test in Paris.
Minjee Lee keeps it steady for share of US Open lead
Australia's two-time major winner Minjee Lee says she relishes the challenge - and loves the difficulty - as she steps up at the US Women's Open.
Roosters hope NSW loss is their gain with fresh Teddy
The Roosters are relishing having James Tedesco on deck as statistics show the side has won only 46 per cent of games in the State of Origin period since 2018.
Olympics never in doubt despite injury: Matildas’ Hunt
Matildas defender Clare Hunt says she never doubted she could overcome a foot injury in time to be ready for the looming Olympic Games in Paris.
NSW prop Leniu ready for fans’ boos after racism saga
NSW prop Spencer Leniu says boos won't put him off in his State of Origin debut, less than three months after his eight-game ban for racially abusing Ezra Mam.
Canberra Raiders re-sign NRLW coach, target new talent
Re-signed Canberra women's team coach Darrin Borthwick is targeting a finals berth in the Raiders' second season in the NRLW.
Braydon Trindall has point to prove on NRL return
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall will line up in Nicho Hynes' absence for his first game since failing roadside drug and alcohol tests.
Reds want to keep winning ways ahead of Super finals
Reds coach Les Kiss is expecting their battle with arch-rivals NSW to be emotionally charged as his team look to build into the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Father’s drug charges never swayed Haas Origin focus
Payne Haas has been contending with plenty off the field in recent weeks, but missing State of Origin never crossed the star prop's mind.
De Minaur and Kokkinakis break Aussie duck in Paris
Main man Alex de Minaur and marathon man Thanasi Kokkinakis have at last broken Australia's Roland Garros duck - and in brilliantly contrasting fashion.
Olakau’atu hopes NSW fans forgive him for Maroons post
Haumole Olakau'atu grew up supporting Queensland in State of Origin, but the NSW debutant insists he now bleeds blue.
AFL’s mid-season rule tweak won’t change much: coaches
The AFL is making a mid-season change to the controversial holding-the-ball rule after a backlash led by coaches.
Failed Fifita signing won’t impact Crichton’s next move
Angus Crichton has stated he has no ill-feeling towards the Sydney Roosters over the botched signing of David Fifita, as he weighs up re-signing with the club.
DCE opens up on ‘good question’ about Maroons future
Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans says his State of Origin availability remains a "year-by-year" decision but he is still loving every minute of it.
Trindall’s Sharks return ends ‘uncomfortable’ saga
Cronulla playmaker Braydon Trindall has learned a "painful" lesson and is ready to return to the NRL, says coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
‘Untouchable’ NSW duo wait as Hynes sits out training
Nicho Hynes failed to train in the first hit-out for Michael Maguire's new-look NSW State of Origin side.
‘I was once a lock’: Cobbo stirs up Maroons Hornet nest
Queensland utility Selwyn Cobbo can cover fullback, wing and centre but has revealed he was once a lock and will fill any role coach Billy Slater has for him.
Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies’ clash with Dogs
Scott Pendlebury has failed to complete Collingwood's training session because of an arm injury and has been ruled out of their Western Bulldogs encounter.
Irankunda ready to handle Socceroos pressure: Arnold
Nestory Irankunda will be given the chance to impress Graham Arnold after winning his first Socceroos call-up.
Short-handed Aussies call on support in T20 warm-up win
Australia, at one stage fielding four members of their support staff, have comfortably beaten Namibia in a Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game.
‘It just happens’: Cotter spills on 80-min secret
Reuben Cotter's ability to impact a game without being substituted has allowed Queensland coach Billy Slater to get creative with his State of Origin bench.
Early days under Madge steel McInnes for his NSW debut
Cameron McInnes will come full circle when he makes his State of Origin debut under Michael Maguire, who handed him his NRL debut back in 2014.
Slipper in race against time for Super Rugby finals
Brumbies prop James Slipper will miss the final game of the regular season due to a calf injury, but will he make it back in time for the Super Rugby finals?
Chris Lucas named Geelong’s inaugural WNBL coach
Veteran coach Chris Lucas will take charge of Geelong United, the WNBL's newest franchise, in their inaugural season.
Renewed call for new stadium build for Brisbane 2032
The Brisbane 2032 Olympics are on track to be sustainable, the Games organising committee chief says, as she renews the push for a new stadium.