The NRLW change that could make Origin even better
Queensland and NSW don't often see eye to eye on rugby league matters but they're on a unity ticket to have the NRLW season start before State of Origin.
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Wallabies can wait as flying Ryan ordered to bulk up
Joe Schmidt has met with Tim Ryan to offer some insight after the exciting Queensland Reds winger was left out of the new Wallabies coach's first squad.
Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions’ record books
Oscar McInerney will become the most-capped Brisbane Lions ruckman when he lines up against old foe Max Gawn of Melbourne at the Gabba.
Flanagan’s coach milestone leaves son ‘extremely proud’
When Shane Flanagan leads the Dragons for his 200th NRL game as a head coach, the milestone will have one player feeling a little prouder than the rest.
Record funding boost for Australia’s Olympic hopefuls
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India cane England, set up World T20 final with Proteas
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Queensland complete turnaround, clinch Origin decider
In torrential Townsville rain, Queensland have beaten a wasteful NSW in front of a sell-out crowd to win the first three-game Women's State of Origin series.
Brisbane’s Origin stars to sit out of Warriors trip
Reece Walsh, Patrick Carrigan and Payne Haas have all been rested from the Broncos' crunch clash in New Zealand, with the trio remaining in Australia.
Ex-Socceroo Zdrilic to be ‘diamond’ coach: Perth Glory
A new era has begun at A-League Men club Perth Glory, with former Socceroos striker David Zdrilic appointed to lead the revamped squad for the next three years.
‘It’s been tough’: rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne
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Soward puts hand up for NSW job as pressure grows
NSW women's State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder is under pressure to keep her job after another series loss, with Jamie Soward putting his hand up as an option.
Dockers back in mids to match it with Sydney’s stars
Fremantle's premiership credentials will receive a huge test on Saturday when they take on the ladder-leading Swans at the SCG.
Port coach Hinkley vows to fight on under AFL heat
Coach Ken Hinkley says he accepts the scrutiny on his dozen years as Port Adelaide coach amid a current form slump.
Maroons’ Tabuai-Fidow boost as clubs rest Origin stars
Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will be among a galaxy of stars to miss the NRL's round 17, but will be fit to boost Queensland in State of Origin III.
Storm stars to miss clash with bogey side Canberra
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant won't face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.
Fairytale, regret: Kookas’ 20-year hunt for next gold
Jamie Dwyer scored the goal that won the Kookaburras a famous first Olympic gold, but, 20 years on, regrets remain as the side's search for a second continues.
Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism
West Coast coach Adam Simpson and his Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir have spoken out about their concerns over the playing surface at Optus Stadium.
Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag
Gold Coast are desperately searching for consistency as they prepare for a huge AFL test against reigning premiers Collingwood.
Eels see Brad Arthur in debutant son Matt
Parramatta teenager Matt Arthur will make his NRL debut against Newcastle, a little more than a month after the Eels sacked his father Brad as coach.
Aussie Duckworth to face Demon in Wimbledon opener
Australian James Duckworth has been drafted in as a late 'lucky loser' and will enjoy a dream first-round date against compatriot Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon.
Matt Burton’s field goal sinks Sharks in extra time
Five-eighth Matt Burton has come up clutch for Canterbury, sealing a 15-14 defeat of Cronulla after Nicho Hynes missed his own attempt at field goal.
Lions pip Demons after McCluggage’s special finish
Hugh McCluggage, after a half-time rocket, kicked the match-winner from the boundary as the Lions came from 24 points behind to beat the Demons by five points.
Demons ‘a bit safe’ but plenty to play for: Goodwin
Simon Goodwin admits a second-straight goalless final term is reason for some introspection, but that there's optimism after a narrow loss to Brisbane.
‘Goldfish memory’: Iceman Burton at peace with NSW snub
Fresh from icing Canterbury's latest win, Matt Burton says he is at peace with his omission from the NSW side for State of Origin II.
Tough miss will shape Nicho Hynes: Coach Fitzgibbon
Nicho Hynes had the chance to shake off a tough month with a field goal at the death against Canterbury, but his attempt floated away to the left.
Purcell reaches first ATP final in pre-Wimbledon boost
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Australian track team head into unknown at Olympics
Grace Brown on the road and the men's team sprint on the track are the key medal prospects among the first Australian cyclists confirmed for the Paris Olympics.
St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he can't understand all the critical fuss about Port Adelaide counterpart Ken Hinkley.
Dragons lose Lomax as make-or-break stretch looms
As they look to end the club's long finals drought, St George Illawarra's players are well aware their NRL season is likely to be decided in the next six games.
Roosters ‘on track’ to retain Origin star Crichton
Angus Crichton is nearing an extension of his contract at the Sydney Roosters, coach Trent Robinson has revealed.
Tom Trbojevic set for Manly return, but not at fullback
Tom Trbojevic's return is on the horizon, with Manly announcing they will shift the representative star to centre in his comeback game.