‘Something special’: ALM minnows eye first trophy
A win over Central Coast Mariners would put unfancied Wellington Phoenix within sight of the Premiers' Plate - the first A-League silverware in club history.
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Walker adamant he and Keary best for Roosters halves
Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker insists he and Luke Keary are the best halves pairing for the NRL club, stating there is no need for an early transition period.
Roosters players miffed by obstructions, want clarity
Sydney Roosters star Sam Walker says he has been confused by up to five obstruction calls this season, and wants the NRL to be clearer on the rule.
Bizarre twist of fate delivered Bostock to Dolphins
Dolphins winger Jack Bostock has revealed how a teammate "recruited" him by chance in 2022 when he was signed to St George Illawarra.
Talakai happy to stay in pack to help depleted Sharks
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai is happy to remain in the Sharks' pack long term if asked, after getting his love playing second row back against Canberra.
Broncos blueprint to end eight-year Storm hoodoo
Brisbane haven't beaten Melbourne away since 2016 but their compelling victory in last year's finals series gave them the foundations for ending that sorry run.
Phoenix striker Zawada’s A-League season in doubt
Polish hot-shot Oskar Zawada is in serious doubt to return for Wellington Phoenix's A-League Men title charge after a fresh injury setback.
Titans not worried by Fifita contract situation
David Fifita has six weeks to decide if he wants to stay at a struggling Gold Coast for the next two years, but the Titans insist they are not worried.
Shaun Johnson hungry but not for Dally M Medal
Shaun Johnson missed out on the Dally M Medal by a whisker last season but that hasn't motivated him to chase the award this year.
Jackson’s presence in Paris would make us giddy: Meares
Seven weeks after announcing her retirement from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has been named in the extended Opals squad for the Olympic Games.
Munster completes contact training, set for round five
Melbourne's Cameron Munster is on track to return from his groin injury in time for the round-five NRL clash against Brisbane.
Brisbane Games must fit the region, says IOC
An influential Olympic committee has praised Brisbane Games organisers for 'important and measured progress' after 2032 infrastructure plans were scaled back.
Fletcher winging it for Lions’ grand-final rematch
Brisbane Lions second-year talent Jaspa Fletcher took plenty from watching his Collingwood wing rivals in last year's four-point AFL grand-final loss.
Former Cowboys captains inspire unbeaten NRL start
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has hailed the humility and first class response by Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend after being relieved of the captaincy.
United pip JackJumpers, force NBL championship decider
The NBL championship series is heading to a decider after Melbourne United edged out the Tasmania JackJumpers by two points in a game-four thriller.
Schneider follows long line of Penrith’s student No.7s
Brad Schneider's chance to deputise for Nathan Cleary makes him the latest student of the game to step into the coveted role as Penrith's back-up No.7.
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa re-signs until end of 2028
Playmaker Isaiya Katoa has been earmarked as the man to lead the Dolphins into the future as the 20-year-old signs a three-year extension with the club.
Kostya pulls pin on Tim Tszyu unification fight
Tim Tszyu says his legendary father Kostya has decided against travelling from Russia to be at his unification world title fight in Las Vegas.
SIA investigating AFL secret drug test allegations
The AFL has backed its illicit drugs policy as Sport Integrity Australia commences an assessment of bombshell allegations around secretive testing.
‘I’d love to stay a Dragon’: Su’A denies Bennett links
Dragons star Jaydn Su'A wants to remain at St George Illawarra, and insists he is not holding out for a third stint under mentor Wayne Bennett.
Robinson backs concussion protocol despite bunker error
Trent Robinson has stood by the NRL's concussion protocols, despite the bunker's independent doctor misdiagnosing Sam Walker mid-game in round three.
Other stadiums ‘well ahead’ of Gabba: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia is pitching for a long-term solution to Brisbane's stadium limbo as the Gabba prepares for the end of its useful life by 2030.
Cunningham ‘fantastic’, Adams likely to miss for Swans
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says Harry Cunningham is in great spirits, despite being concussed in a controversial bump last weekend.
‘Defend the island’, Tasmania gun for maiden NBL title
The Tasmania JackJumpers can clinch their first NBL title with victory in game four of the Championship Series against Melbourne United in Hobart.
Slipper to become Australia’s most-capped Super player
Veteran prop James Slipper is set to equal fellow former Wallabies captain Stephen Moore as Australia's most-capped Super Rugby player.
‘It’d be sad’ to farewell Leichhardt: Tigers’ Papali’i
Isaiah Papali'i would be sad to farewell Leichhardt Oval but Wests Tigers players appear resigned they will have little say in the club's future at the ground.
Titmus on track as Paris swim uniform revealed
Defending Olympic freestyle champion Ariarne Titmus is pleased with her progress as Australia's aquatic uniform was revealed ahead of this year's Paris Games.
Taylan holds hope of May-Day despite Penrith deal
Re-signed Penrith centre Taylan May is still holding hope of one day playing alongside his brothers even though it may have to be in the Super League.
Selection squeeze a winner for Bulldogs: Weightman
Jack Macrae hasn't cracked the Western Bulldogs midfield yet this season and forward Cody Weightman says the selection squeeze is a good thing.
Struggling South Sydney wield the axe but back Hawkins
Two more players have paid the price for South Sydney's slow start to the season, but Dean Hawkins will stay at halfback for the clash against Canterbury.
Harley Reid’s fend-offs already wowing AFL fans
West Coast appear set for another season at the bottom of the table, but the hot start of No.1 pick Harley Reid has been a big positive.