‘Ugly duckling’ Knights book finals spot, oust Dolphins
Kalyn Ponga set up both tries as Newcastle snuck into the NRL's top eight and ended the Dolphins' dream of playing finals in their second season.
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Bennett blasts bunker as Dolphins’ finals hopes dashed
Outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett was furious at a call from the bunker after the loss to Newcastle ended their NRL season.
Blues pinch AFLW thriller as Roos, Cats can’t be split
AFLW flag fancies North Melbourne coughed up a lead in their round-two draw with Geelong, while Hawthorn, St Kilda and Adelaide maintained perfect records.
Sinner simply too strong for Fritz in US Open final
Italian Jannik Sinner has used his relentless baseline game to beat American Taylor Fritz in straight sets and clinch the US Open men's singles title.
Asian minnows enjoy success in World Cup qualifiers
There were shocks galore in the opening night of the third round of World Cup qualifying with minnows Bahrain, Palestine, the UAE and Indonesia causing upsets.
Dolphins dynamo Fuller proves ‘too small’ critics wrong
Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller was told he was too small to make it, but he was determined to follow in the footsteps of heroes Matt Bowen and Preston Campbell.
Dynamic wing duo have Broncos flying into Knights
Brisbane wingers Julia Robinson and Stacey Waaka are two excitement machines to watch in the blockbuster NRLW clash with Newcastle on Sunday.
Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking
Young Tasmanian Lachie Cowan has become a fixture in Carlton's defence and the childhood Blues fan is raring for his finals debut against the Brisbane Lions.
Socceroos want ‘stress-free’ Cup qualifying campaign
Defender Kye Rowles has returned to his home town on the Gold Coast to help the Socceroos beat Bahrain and set sail for direct World Cup qualification in 2026.
Flanagan was right to lash us, say Dragons players
St George Illawarra's Jacob Liddle and Connor Muhleisen say the Dragons left Shane Flanagan little option but to blast the team after their loss to Parramatta.
Melbourne savour NRL silverware before final round
Awarding Melbourne the JJ Giltinan Shield, NRL boss Andrew Abdo has lauded coach Craig Bellamy after he steered the Storm to a sixth minor premiership.
After Reynolds the Broncos can paint it Black: Hodges
Brisbane must prepare for life beyond Adam Reynolds, and former captain Justin Hodges speaks with authority when he says teenager Coby Black cannot be ignored.
Tapine puts hand up to be Raiders’ full-time captain
With Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead having likely already played his last game with the club, forward Joe Tapine is eager to step into the role next year.
Sharks’ Iro vows to tackle technique issues for finals
Cronulla centre Kayal Iro is aiming to keep the aggression in his game but clean up his tackle technique on the run to the NRL finals.
Tigers embrace pressure ahead of sold-out spoonbowl
The stakes are high for Wests Tigers in their final game of the NRL season, as Api Koroisau and Lachlan Galvin prepare to tackle the 'spoonbowl'.
Belief the key as Socceroos aim for perfect start
The Socceroos' third and potentially final phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
Cycling silver as Lauren Parker smashes 44-year record
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medallist adding a cycling silver to her triathlon gold.
Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight
Blake Caparello is disputing a positive drug test that's seen him scratched as David Nyika's opponent in their Auckland main event next Saturday.
Head fires Australia to record but Fraser-McGurk fails
Travis Head has blasted a 25-ball 80 firing Australia to a powerplay world record score, beginning their UK white-ball tour in stunning style against Scotland.
Socceroos hungry to punch their World Cup ticket
The Socceroos' latest phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
Geelong trounce Port Adelaide in AFL qualifying final
Geelong have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 84 points in the first AFL qualifying final to book a preliminary final berth.
Groves win stage as Aussies hold three Vuelta jerseys
Kaden Groves' stage win capped a notable day for Australian riders in La Vuelta a Espana with the main three jerseys all retained by the nation's riders.
World hold on: Leary powers to Paralympic gold with WR
Alexa Leary's remarkable comeback story has its latest chapter after she claimed a 100m freestyle with a world record time at the Paralympics.
Wounded de Minaur in Davis Cup doubt after US Open exit
Alex de Minaur says he never considered forfeiting as he struggled with a hip injury flare up in his US Open quarter-final defeat by Jack Draper.
Nawaqanitawase to debut, Smith and Whitehead clear air
Mark Nawaqanitawase will debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters less than two months after playing in the Olympics, with the winger set to face South Sydney.
Other side of Mitchell shines through in Hawks’ rise
Sam Mitchell was combative and uncompromising as a player, but his emotional intelligence has stood out as a young coach by lifting Hawthorn into the finals.
Brisbane more focused on themselves rather than Carlton
The Lions' finals rookies have been reminded not to overplay their hand in an AFL elimination final with Carlton at the Gabba.
Mitchell says he’s fit as Souths NRL stoush drags on
Latrell Mitchell has taken to social media to ask for answers from the NRL, as South Sydney sought legal advice in their bid to wipe his NRL ban in 2024.
Trbojevic feels Blues captaincy could be one and done
Jake Trbojevic led NSW to State of Origin glory this year but won't be surprised if coach Michael Maguire turns elsewhere for his captain in 2025.
Blue McKay ‘collateral damage’ in Petracca trade hype
Carlton spearhead Harry McKay was thrown up in reports as a potential bargaining chip for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, and says it was a strange feeling.
Dolphin Bromwich not ready to say goodbye just yet
Sunday's do-or-die clash with Newcastle could be the last NRL game of Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich's career, but a farewell is the last thing on his mind.