Call of duty: Why veteran Hunt can’t say no to Maroons
Queensland hooker Ben Hunt, 34, is inspired to keep playing for the Maroons with key words about duty from former team manager Dick 'Tosser' Turner a driver.
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Api Koroisau’s classy response to State of Origin snub
Michael Maguire's decision to select Reece Robson at hooker for the State of Origin series opener has not fazed four-time NSW representative Api Koroisau.
May to take defence lawyer to Penrith board meeting
Stood-down Penrith centre Taylan May has engaged a defence lawyer as the NRL club moves to tear up his lucrative new contract.
Rebels ready for finals hurrah against Hurricanes
Melbourne's Wallabies Carter Gordon and Rob Leota are available to face the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby final, with the axed Rebels set to go down swinging.
Sharks to rest star halfback Nicho Hynes after Origin I
Nicho Hynes will be given round 14 to rest up after making his second State of Origin appearance for NSW.
Bombers gun Redman sidelined for Blues AFL blockbuster
Essendon pair Kyle Langford and Todd Goldstein will have to prove their fitness to face Carlton while hamstrung Mason Redman will miss the blockbuster.
Reid’s two-game ban upheld, out of Rising Star running
West Coast young gun Harley Reid will miss games against North Melbourne and Essendon after failing to downgrade his two-match suspension at the AFL tribunal.
Djokovic pulls out in Paris as Sinner becomes the No.1
Champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open with injury, leaving Jannik Sinner as the new world No.1 men's player.
Stars aligning for de Minaur in Paris as Zverev awaits
Alex de Minaur may not be favourite to win the French Open - but have circumstances offered him the opportunity of his tennis life in Paris?
No complacency as Slater tries to emulate Meninga
Billy Slater is eyeing off the chance to win his first three series as Queensland State of Origin coach, a feat only achieved by Mal Meninga and Arthur Beetson.
NSW coach Maguire braces for shot at redemption
Michael Maguire has a chance to restore his reputation as he coaches NSW for the first time in State of Origin I.
‘Stef, don’t leave’: Tigers plead with Utoikamanu
Stefano Utoikamanu's omission from Origin I has potentially moved the Wests Tigers prop a step closer to negotiating with rival clubs.
Edwards stays in camp to help Blues prepare for Origin
Dylan Edwards has remained in the NSW State of Origin camp to help Michael Maguire finalise preparations for game one, despite being denied a dream debut.
No point to prove as Tedesco returns to NSW side
James Tedesco has walked back into the NSW State of Origin camp ready to wear the No.1 jersey, adamant there were no hard feelings over his initial axing.
Pressure nothing new for NSW debutant Suaalii
NSW debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii comes under the spotlight once again on Wednesday, but pressure is nothing new for the Sydney Roosters young gun.
Real Madrid win 15th Champions League title
Real Madrid have claimed a record-extending 15th Champions League crown with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.
De Minaur hails mental strength in landmark Paris win
Alex de Minaur has found "gold at the end of the tunnel", defusing the power of Jan-Lennard Struff to make a landmark appearance in the French Open last-16.
Minjee Lee surges into share of Women’s US Open lead
Australian golf star Minjee Lee has powered into a share of the third-round lead at the rich and prestigious Women's US Open in Pennsylvania.
Carl Webb video clips fire Cotter to do Maroons proud
Queensland players wore an Indigenous jersey at training last week co-designed by late Maroons hero Carl Webb, and prop Reuben Cotter wants to do him proud.
Rapana’s pride and belief key to field goal heroics
Canberra veteran fullback Jordan Rapana landed his first career field goals to sink the Dolphins in golden point in what he called "another day at the office".
Panthers played it safe subbing Moses Leota out of loss
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says the round-13 clash against St George Illawarra wasn't the time to risk putting a sore Moses Leota back on to the field.
Sloppy Geelong charge home to survive Richmond scare
Geelong have rallied after trailing by 29 points to survive a scare from Richmond at GMHBA Stadium and break a four-game losing streak.
Rapana’s golden point field goal sinks Dolphins
Canberra have beaten the Dolphins 26-25 in golden point with Jordan Rapana the hero in a controversial ending that left Wayne Bennett fuming.
Fever squeeze out Lightning in Super Netball thriller
West Coast Fever have regained top spot on the Super Netball ladder with a thrilling 71-68 away win over Sunshine Coast Lightning.
Flanagan’s spray powers Dragons to upset over Panthers
A State of Origin-affected Penrith have suffered a shock loss to St George Illawarra, who were kicked into gear at halftime by fiery coach Shane Flanagan.
$14 million side of injured stars who could win Origin
So great is the impact of injuries ahead of State of Origin I, an 18-man team of stars unavailable for the series would not fit under the NRL's salary cap.
‘Stick with us’: Rebels aim higher for breakout finals
Melbourne captain Rob Leota is refusing to lose hope in the face of his club's impending end, confident the Rebels will produce a strong finals show.
Dockers’ double act ruck and roll through Demons
Fremantle's first trip to Alice Springs was a memorable one as ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson stood out in a 92-point humbling of Melbourne.
Firebirds shock Thunderbirds in Super Netball boilover
The Queensland Firebirds have snapped a five-game Super Netball losing streak with a huge upset over the wayward, out-of-sorts Adelaide Thunderbirds in Brisbane
Drinkwater propels Cowboys to gutsiest win of year
Scott Drinkwater set up one try, scored another and kicked the winning penalty goal as North Queensland upset the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Upsets galore in round 13 of the NRL season
Round 13 of the NRL season proved a tipster's nightmare as St George Illawarra and North Queensland, among others, ambushed their highly-fancied foes.