Likely return for Hurricanes player acquitted of rape
Nikhil Chaudhary, who was found not guilty of rape, will likely return to play for Hobart in the Big Bash League despite not telling the club about the charges.
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McDonald defends call to back experience over IPL form
Coach Andrew McDonald has made no apology for prioritising Australian experience over franchise T20 returns, insistent his squad will hit the World Cup in form.
Dolphins’ Gilbert to meet surgeon and go under knife
It has been a long wait for Dolphins lock Tom Gilbert who is hopeful he can get surgery on his injured knee and start rehab with round one, 2025 in his sights.
Souths turn to debutant halfback amid injury crisis
South Sydney have named their third different halfback of the season with Dion Teaupa set to make his NRL debut amid the club's injury crisis.
Season over for Lions duo as Richmond guns eye return
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy and Darcy Gardiner require knee reconstructions while Richmond's Dion Prestia and Noah Balta are chances to return from layoffs.
Manu has good and bad news for Sydney Roosters fans
Rugby-bound Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has just one goal in 2024 before his move to Japan next season.
Bennett never intended to coach Dolphins in 2025: CEO
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has scuppered suggestions the club should have signed Wayne Bennett for 2025 and explained why Bennett's succession plan can succeed.
Surrey sign Aussie paceman Spencer Johnson for Blast
Australia and Brisbane Heat paceman Spencer Johnson will play for Surrey in this year's Vitality Blast.
Hughes wants to stay at Storm, refutes move to Titans
Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes says he intends to stay at the Storm for the rest of his career and win more titles, refuting any mooted move to Gold Coast.
Bennett backs Perth NRL bid, cagey about Souths talks
Wayne Bennett says he will eventually "get around to it" when it comes to talking with South Sydney about his coaching future, while backing the Perth NRL bid.
One-time Super reject chooses Reds, eyes Test recall
Hunter Paisami's many styles in the centres, to go with his formidable defence, meant he was in hot demand before recommitting to the Queensland Reds.
My pleas for Amiss protection not a whinge: Longmuir
Jye Amiss is still being illegally manhandled by his opponents despite Fremantle airing its concerns to the AFL, according to coach Justin Longmuir.
Rest may be best for Souths captain Murray: Walker
Cody Walker concedes a period of rest may do Cameron Murray some good as the South Sydney skipper faces eight weeks on the sidelines.
Regretful Moloney stews on Tokyo loss, vows to fight on
Dethroned champion Jason Moloney has spoken of regret, anguish and the future in his first interview since relinquishing his world boxing title in Tokyo.
‘It was close’: Turuva opens up on contract call
Reigning Dally M rookie of the year Sunia Turuva has revealed what convinced him to move from all-conquering Penrith to Wests Tigers.
Mariners make history with AFC Cup triumph, eye treble
Substitute Alou Kuol's late winner has settled the AFC Cup final in Muscat as Central Coast Mariners became the first Australian club to lift the trophy.
Lions’ lesson proves Suns aren’t ‘big dogs’ yet
Gold Coast have walked away from a comprehensive QClash loss to Brisbane with "a million different things" to learn under new coach Damien Hardwick.
Bulldogs rule out Liberatore, confirming concussion
The Western Bulldogs have confirmed star midfielder Tom Liberatore suffered another concussion late in their upset loss to Hawthorn.
Sharks out to flip narrative ahead of tough NRL run
NRL leaders Cronulla desperately want to take things one game at a time ahead of an unenviable trip away to Melbourne.
Zorko stars, Lions defy carnage for QClash win
Dayne Zorko had a career-high 39 touches as Brisbane defied four early injuries to notch a crucial 34-point win over Gold Coast at the Gabba.
Hawks stun stumbling Bulldogs in huge upset
Hawthorn have held on for a major upset, piling more pressure on the struggling Western Bulldogs with a seven-point win.
Izzo the hero as Victory beat City in ALM classic
Melbourne Victory have beaten Melbourne City on penalties, with goalkeeper Paul Izzo the hero as they advanced to an ALM semi-final against Wellington.
Daicos shines as Hawks stun Bulldogs with upset win
Nick Daicos snared the winning goal in Collingwood's victory over Carlton as Hawthorn upset the Bulldogs and Bayley Fritsch probably kicked goal of the year.
Aryang stars as Fever roll over Swifts
West Coast Fever have regained top spot on the Super Netball ladder and maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 75-59 away win over the NSW Swifts.
Warriors’ slump continues as Knights claim tight win
The Warriors have gone from one of the NRL's pre-season favourites to 14th on the ladder one-third of the way into 2024, after being beaten 14-8 by Newcastle.
Vixens down Firebirds, stay unbeaten in Super Netball
Melbourne Vixens have made it four wins from as many Super Netball games after a strong finish secured a 68-55 home win over Queensland Firebirds.
‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Gould to fight $20k NRL fine
Canterbury football boss Phil Gould intends to take legal advice as he prepares to challenge a breach notice from the NRL.
Macca’s, cup-of-soup fuel 22km day and Lions’ belief
The remarkable Brisbane Lions debut of Logan Morris came in an AFL victory coach Chris Fagan hopes breathes life into a side he admits was losing belief.
Bennett insists he had no say in Souths’ Dodd signing
South Sydney coaching target Wayne Bennett says he has never seen St Helens half Lewis Dodd play, scuppering suggestions he was already working for Rabbitohs.
Day irons out smooth start to PGA title defence
Jason Day's Byron Nelson title defence has started with a solid five-under 66 to place the Australian three shots back from surprise leader Matt Wallace.
Bennett wants Bunnies deal done, and quickly
Wayne Bennett hopes he can get a coaching deal done with South Sydney in a prompt fashion so he can focus on finishing his time at the Dolphins on a high.