Slater ‘rattled’ by Blues’ Origin II dominance: Gallen
Paul Gallen believes Queensland coach Billy Slater is facing an uphill battle to maintain the Maroons' grip on the State of Origin shield.
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Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits
As captain Elliott Whitehead calls time on his NRL career, Canberra have bolstered their forwards for 2025 with the signing of a young England international.
Sharks smash terrible Tigers in 52-point NRL rout
Cronulla have put Wests Tigers to the sword, hammering Benji Marshall's strugglers in a 58-6 NRL win.
Wallabies captain Slipper keeps mum on documentary barb
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Long apprenticeship helped shape Eagles interim coach
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Cobbo return will lift fired up Maroons: Renouf
Queensland great Steve Renouf is confident outside backs Selwyn Cobbo and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow can create havoc in the State of Origin series decider.
Alcaraz subdues Medvedev to power into Wimbledon final
Spanish champion Carlos Alcaraz has bounced back from the loss of the first set to outplay Daniil Medvedev and reach another Wimbledon final.
Buoyant Wallaroos hopeful of breaking Kiwi hoodoo
The Wallaroos are confident they are getting closer to beating the Black Ferns as they seek their first Test rugby win against New Zealand.
Barnett feared retirement a year before Origin debut
Mitchell Barnett could barely drive and feared he may struggle to play with his son in the future after neck injuries in 2023. Now he's set for a NSW debut.
Best back in training in troublesome left-centre role
Bradman Best has taken a giant step towards playing in State of Origin III, as NSW deal with their most disruption at left centre in 13 years.
De Rozario, Hall named Paralympics flagbearers
Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and swimmer Brenden Hall have been named Australia's flagbearers for the Paralympics opening ceremony.
New Eagles coach axes Darling, Dimma makes five changes
West Coast veteran Jack Darling has been dropped for the first time in his AFL career, while Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick also rung in the changes.
Cats shake off Magpies to charge into AFL top four
Top-four chasing Geelong have shaken off Collingwood to claim a 20-point victory at the MCG for their third win on the bounce.
Magpies ‘running out of time’ in flag defence: McRae
Collingwood sit outside the top eight with six games to go and coach Craig McRae admits the Magpies are running out of time.
‘Embarrassing’: Marshall, Doueihi blast Tigers
Coach Benji Marshall and centre Adam Doueihi have taken aim at Wests Tigers' efforts in a 58-6 loss to Cronulla.
Benji slams Tigers after Sharks seal 52-point NRL rout
Cronulla have put Wests Tigers to the sword, hammering Benji Marshall's strugglers in a 58-6 NRL win.
Bulldogs bounce back with upset AFL win over Blues
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was outstanding as the Western Bulldogs rebounded from last week's loss to score a massive win over Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
Aussie Emerson Jones into Wimbledon girls’ semi-final
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Aussie Jess Hull smashes world 2000m record in Monaco
Australian middle-distance star Jess Hull has raced to a world record in the 2000 metres at a pre-Olympic Diamond League meeting in Monaco.
Alcaraz and Djokovic storm into Wimbledon final rematch
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have powered to a Wimbledon final rematch, with the Serbian great looking in shape to gain revenge.
Suns’ Hardwick says spraying players wasn’t ideal
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Eagles players urged to do it for departing ‘Simmo’
West Coast players will be feeling mixed emotions when they front up against the Brisbane Lions in the first match since coach Adam Simpson's departure.
NSW’s so-called grub almost an angel in eyes of NRL
Liam Martin is set to be public enemy No.1 in Queensland for State of Origin III, but his judiciary record tells the story of a choir boy rather than a grub.
‘Not powder puffs’: Maroons respond to Carroll’s sledge
Former NSW enforcer Mark Carroll says the Queensland pack lacks a fear factor, but Maroons prop Moeaki Fotuaika issued his own warning for the Origin decider.
Best good to go in troublesome left-centre role
NSW expect Bradman Best to be fine to play in the State of Origin decider, after getting through his first training session in Blues camp for game three.
Kyriacou leads Evian Championship going into last round
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Slater warns Suncorp won’t guarantee Maroons victory
Queensland have a stellar record in State of Origin series deciders but more than the venue will be required for the Maroons to win, says coach Billy Slater.
Sharks fullback Kennedy faces ban over ref collision
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is facing a ban for colliding with NRL referee Adam Gee in the Sharks' big win over Wests Tigers.
Turbo No.1 for good as injuries end centre experiment
Tom Trbojevic will captain Manly for the first time as a lack of experience necessitates the injury-plagued star's return to fullback from centre.
Vixens boost top-two hopes and spoil Rav’s farewell
The Melbourne Vixens have a fighting chance of a top-two Super Netball finish after a 62-52 away win over the Firebirds, who were farewelling Kim Ravaillion.
Superb Campbell leads Titans’ win over Moses-less Eels
An uninspired Parramatta have clearly missed talismanic playmaker Mitchell Moses as they were outplayed by Gold Coast halves Kieran Foran and Jayden Campbell.