Arnold nets another Scot as Burgess wins Socceroos call
Scottish-born Ipswich Town defender Cameron Burgess is in contention to win his first Socceroos cap in this month's friendly against Mexico.
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Broncos sweat on Piakura as Walters backs finals depth
Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura was put on report three times in the 32-22 loss to Melbourne and prop Xavier Willison was injured ahead of the finals.
NRL weigh up possible Stuart fine over refs comment
The NRL's referees boss Jared Maxwell has shot down claims by Canberra coach Ricky Stuart that his powers have been diminished by head office.
Murray snubs rugby interest to re-sign with Souths
Cameron Murray will remain with South Sydney until the end of 2028 after rejecting overtures from rugby union to switch codes.
Walsh fit for Broncos, Walters stews on team for Storm
Reece Walsh is back from a knee knock but prop Payne Haas was rested from Monday training as Broncos coach Kevin Walters mulled over his team to play Melbourne.
Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact
Carlton's Jacob Weitering has been fined for making contact to Toby Greene's face, while GWS forward Toby Bedford has copped a one-match ban for rough conduct.
Swepson takes three wickets with Australia A on top
Mitchell Swepson and Jordan Buckingham have each claimed three wickets to help Australia A take charge of their four-day match against New Zealand A.
Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad
Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, GWS defender Sam Taylor and Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto were among notable absentees from the extended All-Australian squad.
Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon
West Coast have declared they will stand by coach Adam Simpson despite a 2023 AFL premiership campaign that resulted in the Eagles finishing last on the ladder.
Boomers on brink in Cup must-win against hosts Japan
Australia must beat Japan in Okinawa in their final pool game to remain alive in the basketball World Cup.
Tomljanovic, Saville, Hijikata win US Open openers
Australian tennis stars Ajla Tomljanovic and Daria Saville have set up marquee second-round showdowns at the US Open in New York.
Smith to return to chase Australian Open golf title
Australia's top-ranked golfer Cameron Smith will return home to try to win an elusive Australian Open title and also defend his PGA Championship crown.
Resurgent Knights out to defy NRL history
No side in the NRL era has ever won the grand final from outside the top four but on an eight-game winning streak, Newcastle believe they can become the first.
Bennett in NRL expansion bid teams sights
Dolphins head coach Wayne Bennett is a free agent at the end of 2024 and says he has no intention of retiring as new NRL expansion bid teams seek his services.
Sharpe, Badger become NRL’s first solo women referees
Belinda Sharpe and Kasey Badger have been appointed to referee NRL matches this weekend, making them the first women to do so under the one-referee system.
Bucket man pitch invader jailed for A-League incursion
A violent pitch invader who stormed an A-League match and threw a bucket of sand at a goalkeeper has walked from court despite being handed a jail sentence.
How Drinkwater quenched Cowboys thirst for excellence
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater is in career-best form ahead of his side's crunch clash with Penrith and credits a settled family life for inspiring him.
Raiders blow as Papali’i ruled out for rest of season
Canberra star Josh Papali'i won't play again this NRL season after being sent for surgery on a torn bicep tendon.
Walker denies wielding too much power at Souths
As South Sydney's NRL season hangs in the balance, Cody Walker has denied he and Latrell Mitchell are put on a pedestal by coach Jason Demetriou.
Medal hopes aplenty for Australian athletes in Paris
Coming off a six-medal haul in Budapest, the Australian track and field team is primed to shine at the Paris Olympics.
Souths on verge of historic NRL collapse amid dramas
South Sydney's off-field dramas have dominated the headlines for a week, but on the field the Rabbitohs are at risk of the worst capitulation of the NRL era.
Hawks’ Goddard declares Dees ‘a cut above’ AFLW rivals
Melbourne may have lost Daisy Pearce but they've kept the majority of their playing list intact and present as hot favourites for the AFLW premiership.
NRL finals fates hinge on fitness as stars sidelined
A number of the NRL's star names are facing late fitness tests, with the final week of the regular season likely to be hit by missing players.
Reynolds finals fit, plots 23-year first for Broncos
Adam Reynolds hasn't won a minor premiership, and while he'll miss Thursday night's Storm clash he wants to play a role in Brisbane achieving a rare feat.
Waerea-Hargreaves cops one ban, will fight another
Sydney Roosters firebrand Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has accepted a three-game ban at the NRL judiciary but will fight his grade-two dangerous contact charge.
Consultants stand by Games costings despite big blowout
An inquiry examining Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation has grilled a major consulting firm over its role in developing the original business case.
Still time for Wallabies to find World Cup form: Jones
Coach Eddie Jones has conceded the Wallabies win-loss record heading into the World Cup isn't good enough but feels they aren't far away from clicking.
Saints-Giants elimination final confirmed for MCG
The AFL's week one finals schedule includes St Kilda hosting Greater Western Sydney at the MCG before the Brisbane Lions play Port Adelaide at the Gabba.
High jump medals for Patterson and Olyslagers
Australian high jumpers Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olyslagers have claimed podium finishes in the women's high jump at the world championships.
Hynes injury no excuse for big Knights loss: Sharks
Nicho Hynes missed Cronulla's hefty loss to Newcastle but coach Craig Fitzgibbon says more went wrong for the Sharks than just his halfback's training injury.
Goodwin extends with Demons to end of 2026 season
Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a contract extension to the end of the 2026 season, which will be his 10th year in charge of the Demons.