Nine-year wait: code hopper’s second shot as Jillaroo
Mahalia Murphy scored a hat-trick in her sole Test for Australia in 2015, now the code hopper is happy to risk her perfect try-scoring record for a second game.
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Tszyu opens up on Kostya’s demons ahead of US reunion
Tim Tszyu has detailed the impact his father's crushing loss to Ricky Hatton had on the family ahead of his world title date with destiny in Florida.
Dearden defies early NRL horrors to face ultimate Test
Tom Dearden's career arc will take him back to Suncorp Stadium for a Test debut for Australia against a stacked Tongan side capable of repeating history.
Sabalenka opts for Brisbane return before Open defence
World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka will compete at the Brisbane International before attempting to win a third straight Australian Open tennis title.
Harris takes hardware-store approach to replacing Healy
Grace Harris has taken inspiration from a hardware-store sealing product, vowing to fill whatever gap left by Alyssa Healy's injury at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Hiku cleared to play for Kiwis at Super League hearing
New Zealand centre Peta Hiku can play in the Pacific Championships, after being found not guilty of touching an injured player in the English Super League.
Smith to Cats as flurry of deals ends AFL trade period
The Western Bulldogs and Geelong have agreed on a last-minute deal that sends Bailey Smith to the Cats as AFL trade period ended with a flurry of late moves.
How Socceroos will attack crunch World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos will take a wealth of confidence from their draw in Japan as they turn their focus to the crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function
GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.
Popovic proud after Socceroos draw with Japan away
The Socceroos have fallen short of beating Japan away, but fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw to claim a crucial World Cup qualifying point in Saitama.
Why big-game specialist Mooney can cover Healy void
Alyssa Healy remains no certainty to return from a foot injury for the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final and final, making Beth Mooney's role at the top crucial.
Magpies exodus continues as Brendon Bolton joins Saints
Former Carlton coach Brendon Bolton has joined St Kilda's coaching panel for 2025, continuing a worrying exodus at Collingwood.
Meninga details Burton call, insists Ponga not punished
Mal Meninga says Kalyn Ponga has not been blacklisted from Test duties and that Matt Burton's ability to cover Tom Trbojevic earned him the nod over Ben Hunt.
Glory’s nervous wait until star ALW goalkeeper arrives
Perth Glory's star goalkeeping recruit Casey Dumont is still tied up on AFLW duties and is set to miss the first four games of the A-League Women season.
Jillaroo Togatuki credits Crichton, To’o ahead of debut
Wests Tigers prop Sarah Togatuki is set to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos against Papua New Guinea, having grown up alongside Penrith's NRL stars.
Kookas narrow coach search, Craig’s big IHL auction win
The Kookaburras' coach should be named before December while suspended Tom Craig was among 12 players to win contracts in the returning Indian Hockey League.
No fear as Tonga eye back-to-back wins over Kangaroos
Jason Taumalolo believes his squad can "do special things too" as Tonga eye back-to-back defeats of the Kangaroos in a rematch five years in the making.
Green was open to top-of-the-order move before injury
Cameron Green was ready to agree to a move to the opening role if asked, before his latest back injury ruled him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Third umpire: Cricket Australia makes big WBBL change
Cricket Australia will implement a third umpire for all WBBL matches in 2024, while DRS will also be available for 33 of the competition's 43 games.
Auckland FC arrive, set on making big A-League splash
After 18 years at Sydney FC, new Auckland FC coach Steve Corica returned to start-up life as he helped to build New Zealand's second A-League club.
Hiku facing Pacific Champs ban over bizarre charge
New Zealand are at risk of copping another blow ahead of the Pacific Championships, with Peta Hiku facing a long ban in the English Super League.
Cleary wants World Club Challenge at NRL Magic Round
Nathan Cleary has publicly lobbied the NRL to fly Super League champions Wigan to Australia to play the World Club Challenge at Magic Round.
Tszyu sledges Russian as he eyes a second world title
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu is intent on proving a class above in the super-welterweight ranks when he fights Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF world title.
New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is determined to build on a new playing style against Japan and believes it can deliver a breakthrough win.
Houston deal done, Eagles defend trading No.3 pick
The first two big deals of the AFL trade period have been confirmed, with Carlton securing the No.3 pick before Dan Houston completed his move to Collingwood.
Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston
The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.
Gold Coast’s McLaughlin banned for one game in AFLW
Niamh McLaughlin faces a one-game suspension after she was charged with rough conduct for her dangerous tackle on Brisbane forward Sophie Conway.
Jarryd Hayne joins Fiji’s Pacific Championships staff
Jarryd Hayne has landed his first rugby league gig since having a sexual assault conviction overturned.
Ex-Roosters star Suaalii ready for rugby
Star convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says he has already recovered from his NRL season with the Sydney Roosters and is ready to play rugby for Australia.
Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster
Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.
Phoenix believe NBL season alive after axing coach
South East Melbourne Phoenix have had head coach applicants 24 hours after sacking Mike Kelly and believe they can turn their winless NBL season around.