Diamonds put arms around debutant after shock semi loss
The Diamonds are rallying around Sophie Dwyer after her last-gasp miss in a tense Commonwealth Games semi loss, while Jamaica's captain also voiced her support.
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Tiger magic creates history, Roosters, Cowboys win
North Queensland have surged home to secure their first victory of the year while the Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers claimed important NRLW Magic Round wins.
Eight-try Warriors crush Titans to stay in top-two race
The Warriors have rebounded from a lacklustre loss to Canterbury to thrash the Gold Coast and remain in the hunt for an all-important top-two NRL finals berth.
Watson boots five as high flying Hawks beat gritty Roos
Despite trailing at three-quarter time, Hawthorn has gotten past North Melbourne by 16 points with Nick Watson starring with five goals.
Tarona Taafaki earns tiny Tuvalu first-ever Games medal
A boxer from Tuvalu has earned her tiny South Pacific nation's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight in Glasgow.
‘Couldn’t miss out’: Gun Bomber happy with injury call
Talented defender Archie Roberts chose to delay shoulder surgery to help Essendon's young guns see out the season and has absolutely no regrets.
‘Won’t be long’: Diamond tips Tonga to be netball force
Having witnessed Tonga's netball talent at the Commonwealth Games, Diamonds goalshooter Cara Koenen says the Tala are a powerhouse in the making.
‘I’m human’: Aussie flag bearer loses Games title
Nina Kennedy failed to defend her crown, while Torrie Lewis and Lachie Kennedy missed the podium. But Australia still claimed more athletics medals in Glasgow.
‘In your dreams, champ’: Aussie winner’s quip to Kenyan
Emerging race walk star Isaac Beacroft has overcome a chirpy Kenyan opponent to add to Australia's growing medal tally on the track in Glasgow.
Milestone ’emotional’ and ‘bittersweet’ for Shark
Cronulla's Siosifa Talakai is preparing to play his 150th NRL game against South Sydney in round 22 of the NRL season.
No demons as Petracca braces for ‘argy-bargy’ reunion
Christian Petracca's influence at Gold Coast has been under the microscope in the lead-up to his first clash against former team Melbourne.
Koroisau ‘not even the same person’ as 250th game looms
Veteran hooker Api Koroisau says leading the Tigers has delivered a different kind of reward to the silverware he has tasted at previous clubs.
Dragons recruit’s NRL exile set to continue
Dean Young will keep St George Illawarra recruit Daniel Atkinson out of his starting side for at least another week after being impressed by his replacement.
‘Death, taxes and Kyle’: Cam McEvoy’s life certainties
Improving like fine wines, two of Australia's greatest swimming golden oldies could still be going strong when the Brisbane Olympics come around.
Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold
Australia will have a trio of up-and-coming boxers fighting for Commonwealth Games gold, with teenager Jacob Cassar leading the charge in Glasgow.
‘Bittersweet’ medal for history-making Fijian boxer
Jasmine Daunakamakama shed tears of pride after becoming the first Fijian woman to win a Commonwealth Games medal in boxing.
Treacy the key as Dockers finally beat Bulldogs flood
Fremantle forward Josh Treacy has kicked three goals as the Dockers locked in a top-two berth and two home finals with a fighting victory over the Bulldogs.
Dogs turn attention to Roosters after Storm victory
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo is already focussed on next Friday's blockbuster clash with the on fire Roosters after fighting hard to overcome brave Storm.
Dragons coach praises rookie ref on big call in loss
On return from injury, Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa was in the middle of a big moment that helped seal victory over St George Illawarra in Wollongong.
‘Different ball game’ for Diamonds as Jamaica looms
The Diamonds have yet to break a sweat as they rampage towards Commonwealth Games gold, but Cara Koenen knows Jamaica is capable of producing an upset.
‘A mountain’: Titans vow to make Tino milestone count
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will play his 100th match for the Gold Coast and coach Josh Hannay wants to make it a win over the Warriors to honour the star prop.
Young gun thriving as Hawks fly on and off the field
Connor Macdonald loves that Hawthorn have become a destination club and is shining in a new role that has helped the Hawks reach third on the ladder.
Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame
Despite being set to leave rugby, code-hopper Zac Lomax will be kept firmly in the mix as the Wallabies walk the road to the 2027 World Cup.
Blore arrival signals major upheaval in Broncos pack
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has defended the club's recruitment strategy as he prepares to back 22-year-old prop Va'a Semu against Newcastle.
Axed Manly coach Seibold scooped up by PNG Chiefs
Anthony Seibold has unveiled his next rugby league coaching move, signing with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their inaugural season.
Suns coach Hardwick no fan of preseason AFL Origin
Asked if he'd like to coach an Origin AFL team, Damien Hardwick couldn't help but criticise the concept he thinks put clubs "behind the eight ball".
New face in Games push, squash goes Back to the Future
A switch of allegiance and the arrival of squash on the Olympic stage, with a Hollywood touch, is set to rocket the sport back into the Aussie conversation.
‘Have kids and come back’: swim great’s Brisbane dream
Australian swimming great Kaylee McKeown has made the exciting revelation that she may try for a family before making a dream finale at the Brisbane Olympics.
‘Embarrassing’: Thurston home truth on Cowboys shocker
Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston has dissected the shocking 82 points conceded against Sydney Roosters and identified long-standing defensive issues.
‘It’s between us’: captain backs volatile Tigers star
Adam Doueihi has been welcomed back into the fold after sensationally deserting the Tigers on the eve of a decisive NRL clash, his captain says.
‘Class and dignity’: Carlton laud captain’s milestone
Carlton's caretaker coach says captain Patrick Cripps deserves to be celebrated as he hits another milestone in his stellar AFL career.