Recruit Hutchison vital cog in Bulldogs’ special plan
Canterbury have recruited Drew Hutchison for one main reason and it will be on show when the Bulldogs take on Parramatta on Saturday.
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Football Australia pledge Kerr support amid race case
Matildas captain Sam Kerr will be supported by Football Australia as she faces a racial harassment charge in the United Kingdom.
Mam’s Broncos home where heart is, Reynolds races clock
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam has returned to training as he moves on from being racially slurred, while Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds rehabbed a right-knee problem.
Clarkson fined, given suspended ban over outburst
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been fined $20,000 and given a two-match suspended ban by the AFL for his outburst towards two St Kilda players.
Dimma and Des: Coast coaches tackle Glitter Strip curse
Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure as Gold Coast Suns coach, before Des Hasler does the same at the Titans on a seismic Saturday for pro sport in the city.
Reds on alert for Chiefs’ ‘genius’ in Super test
Minimising the genius of Damian McKenzie will be central to the Queensland Reds' efforts when the unbeaten Chiefs arrive in Brisbane.
Hazlewood, Starc give Australia control in NZ Test
At 4-124, Australia will head into day two of the second Test 38 runs in arrears after Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc routed New Zealand for 162.
Justis Huni’s big shot hinges on success in Saudi test
Doors are opening for Justis Huni, providing the Australian heavyweight passes his sternest test yet against Kevin Lerena on a blockbuster Saudi Arabian card.
‘Less about Max’: Grundy stars in ruck battle with Gawn
Brodie Grundy left no prisoners in his reunion with Melbourne, getting one over Max Gawn and starring in Sydney's opening-round 22-point victory.
Young to avoid ban over late shot on Ponga
They lack star power but Ricky Stuart is banking on his Canberra side of unlikely lads to give the Raiders a sniff in the NRL this season.
Kumuls captain wants Bennett to coach PNG NRL team
PNG captain Kyle Laybutt is backing a home-based NRL team and wants Wayne Bennett as the inaugural coach.
Lions an AFL Blue-print for Voss ahead of Gabba return
Replicating the long-term consistency of teams like Brisbane is now Carlton's goal after they surged home in 2023 to end a nine-year AFL finals drought.
Versatile Meaney can handle Storm centres: Bellamy
Craig Bellamy is confident Nick Meaney will handle his shift from fullback to the centres, as the Storm star prepares to test himself against Penrith.
Michael Lynagh’s son Louis to make debut for Italy
Louis Lynagh, son of Australian Rugby World Cup winner Michael, will make his international debut this weekend, for Italy against Scotland in the Six Nations.
Young Swans give Longmire something to think about
Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire has praised his young stars for taking on Melbourne in their opening-round win.
Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener
Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne.
Raiders run rampant over Knights in 28-12 NRL win
Canberra have shown they will be no pushovers in the NRL this year, opening their season with a hard-fought 28-12 win away to Newcastle.
‘I have full trust in our game plan’: Freo’s Switkowski
Fremantle's perceived poor ball movement was their major downfall last year, when they finished well out of the finals race, but have they fixed the problem?
Flanagan adamant Lomax on wing is best for Dragons
Shane Flanagan has hit back at claims Zac Lomax could be lured elsewhere, adamant the winger will stay at St George Illawarra even if he wants to play centre.
Kuol brothers in Olyroos squad, Circati unavailable
Tony Vidmar hopes the West Asian championship and under-23 Asian Cup can reignite Garang Kuol's career after the forward was named in the Olyroos squad.
Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers’ Hardwick reunion
Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a corked calf and the Tigers could be unwilling to risk him for their AFL opener against Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast.
Cronulla to take no prisoners with future Shark AFB
Royce Hunt is pledging to meet the challenge of his future Cronulla teammate Addin Fonua-Blake head-on when the Sharks travel to Auckland in round one.
Stuart makes Strange call for Raiders against Knights
Ethan Strange has big shoes to fill at Canberra after being named to start at five-eighth in the club's season-opening trip to Newcastle on Thursday.
New Titans fullback Kini vows to honour Preston legacy
New Titans No.1 Keano Kini may be tiny, but he intends to play with the big heart of his idol Preston Campbell against St George Illawarra.
Walters eyes options if Piakura ruled out for Broncos
Brisbane back-rower Brendan Piakura is racing the clock to play South Sydney next week after being concussed, but Kevin Walters says the club has depth to cope.
Reath’s career-best not enough as Wolves tie Thunder
Australian forward Duop Reath hit five of his six three-point attempts to score a career-high 26 points in the Trail Blazers' loss to the Timberwolves.
Key Tigers feeling refreshed under new coach Yze
Tiger coach Adem Yze has brought a new voice and freshness to Richmond, and key pair Liam Baker and Dion Prestia are soaking it all up.
Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy and emerging wingman Nathan O'Driscoll will both miss the early rounds of the AFL season through injury.
Waratahs intent on backing up bumper win over Crusaders
The NSW Waratahs have wasted no time getting back to work after their stirring upset win over reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions the Crusaders.
Webster cops huge ban in AFL’s concussion crackdown
The AFL's bid to crackdown on concussion has meant St Kilda's Jimmy Webster received a far greater suspension than he would have even 12 months ago.
Dolphins’ Bromwich rules out joining JWH in England
Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will retire at the end of 2024 with no regrets, ruling out a Super League swansong like fellow veteran Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.