‘My moment’: Tigers debutant never gave up Hope
At the age of 27 and after considering a change of career, Wests Tigers hooker Tristan Hope will make his NRL debut and prove that persistence does pay off.
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Title-chasing Moloney out for hit-and-run mission in SA
Australia's former world champion Andrew Moloney has called out South Africa's super flyweight king Phumelela Cafu for a May duel.
AFL reschedules Queensland games impacted by cyclone
Gold Coast will play Essendon in round 24 and Brisbane will meet Geelong on March 29 under postponements caused by Cyclone Alfred.
Dolphins give Woolf hope of avoiding Bennett curse
Wayne Bennett has proven a tough act for previous successors to follow but there's a simple reason Kristian Woolf believes his Dolphins will succeed in 2025.
Storm’s milestone man ready to fire against Eels
Will Warbrick will make his first appearance of the year in Storm colours against Parramatta, which also doubles as his 50th NRL match since switching codes.
‘There will be nerves’: Swans ready to reboot under Cox
Braeden Campbell says Sydney are embracing the nerves ahead of their season-opener against Hawthorn, with all eyes on the club that lost the 2024 grand final.
City’s women could cash in on historic champions league
The average A-League Women's player earns just $30,000, but Melbourne City will secure serious riches if they win the inaugural AFC Champions League.
Hawks’ Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series
Illawarra coach Justin Tatum could be in hot water over his verbal clash with referee Vaughan Mayberry, as the Hawks prepare for the NBL championship series.
Suaalii injury not long-term, says NSW Waratahs coach
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar insists Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's foot injury won't sideline the superstar for much longer.
NSW coach Laurie Daley open to new Origin captain
NSW coach Laurie Daley is a big fan of Jake Trbojevic, but cannot guarantee the Manly workhorse will be his captain for this year's State of Origin series.
Eels’ Mitch Moses to miss six weeks with foot injury
Parramatta captain Mitchell Moses will miss the first six weeks of the new NRL season in a blow to the rebuilding side.
Tapine, Savage suspended after Raiders’ big Vegas win
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage have both pleaded guilty and will be sidelined following Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
New coach McQualter details blueprint for Eagles rise
Andrew McQualter says he's demanding a tough, fast and dynamic style of play as he prepares for his first season as West Coast coach.
No option but to move game: Dolphins, Souths coaches
The coaches of South Sydney and the Dolphins have backed the NRL's decision to relocate their match, while the AFL has rescheduled their respective games.
Why James O’Connor loves the fast and slow pace of NZ
He's proven a revelation for the Crusaders and now former Wallabies star James O'Connor has revealed why he's loving life so much in New Zealand.
Why Nanai will become a more fearsome Cowboys beast
North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai is one of the game's best attacking forwards and has now set his sights on becoming just as damaging in defence.
Hot-handed Hawks smash Phoenix, into NBL title series
Illawarra will take on Melbourne United in the NBL title series after Trey Kell starred in a dominant win over South East Melbourne in their playoff decider.
Bendigo hose down Fire in WNBL grand-final opener
Veronica Burton starred with 24 points as Bendigo Spirit took a 1-0 grand-final lead over the Townsville Fire with a 12-point win in the series opener.
Smith calls it stumps on one-day international cricket
Australian batting great Steve Smith is retiring from one-day internationals and will make Test cricket his priority.
Injuries unavoidable in AFL flag push: Swans coach
Sydney coach Dean Cox concedes injuries are an unavoidable part of chasing an AFL premiership after losing star players Errol Gulden and Callum Mills.
Changing of the guard as Roosters enter next evolution
Trent Robinson says his side shouldn't be underestimated just because they have said goodbye to some 1000 NRL games of experience over the off-season.
Dolphins centre’s rise to stardom poles apart from rest
Herbie Farnworth's rise from Lancashire village to one of the world's best centres has a lot to do with six training poles, a lifelong mentor and a big dream.
This is 40: Collingwood’s Mr Durable wants long career
Ahead of his 250th game, Collingwood star Jack Crisp believes he could play until he's 40 as he eyes the VFL/AFL's consecutive games record.
A-League player denies raping unconscious drunk woman
A long-time A-League player has denied raping a woman alongside his mate in an incident that led to him being dropped from the national men's team.
Luai to take a leaf from Crichton’s book in club debut
Jarome Luai has detailed what his approach to captaincy will be like as the superstar prepares to make an eagerly anticipated club debut for Wests Tigers.
Wright back, Reds brace for O’Connor’s inside knowledge
Ex-Queensland star James O'Connor is vowing to do everything he can to help the Crusaders bring the Reds unstuck in Sunday's Super Rugby clash in Christchurch.
Storm star shrugs off knee issues to play round one
"Resilient bugger" Ryan Papenhuyzen has overcome knee issues to be fit for Melbourne's NRL season-opener against the Jason Ryles-coached Parramatta
Japanese trailblazer, World Cup winner hangs up boots
Japanese soccer star Yuki Nagasato, who once signed on loan for a men's team, has hung up her boots after a glittering 24-year professional career.
Reds ready to fly players home pre-match if needed
The Queensland Reds are doing all they can to take care of players' families back in Brisbane while the team prepare to play the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Broncos start Hunt for title with apple of Adam’s eye
Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt will play his first NRL game for the club since 2017, giving captain Adam Reynolds another cool head to launch a title tilt.
Hawks aim to bring their rage into new AFL season
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they learned a lot from last season as they returned to the AFL finals - especially the need for further improvement.