Hardwick is the man to turn Gold Coast around: Clarkson
Damien Hardwick is being backed to end Gold Coast's finals drought after being appointed as head coach on a six-year deal.
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Robinson backs Walker in eagerly awaited NRL comeback
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says he had no hesitation thrusting Sam Walker back into the hot seat for the side's do-or-die NRL clash with Wests Tigers.
Sharks star Hynes to miss crucial clash with Newcastle
Cronulla's top-four hopes have suffered a setback with playmaker Nicho Hynes to miss their NRL clash with Newcastle after suffering a quad injury.
Fagan hopes for Lions veteran Rich finals lode
Daniel Rich will struggle to break into the Brisbane Lions' team for the AFL finals as they look to seal a home qualifying final by beating St Kilda.
Panthers’ Luai suffers ‘significant’ shoulder injury
Five-eighth Jarome Luai has avoided surgery but Penrith say he has suffered "significant damage" to his shoulder that puts his finals participation in doubt.
Justin Langer’s wisdom bolsters Eagles coach Simpson
West Coast's Adam Simpson remains unsure whether he will be retained next year, despite "invaluable" support from a high-profile board member at the club.
Cripps out against GWS, Silvagni a chance for finals
Captain Patrick Cripps will miss Carlton's clash with Greater Western Sydney after picking up an injury in the VFL last week.
Piastri and Ricciardo both crash in Dutch GP practice
Australian drivers Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo have both crashed at the same turn in Dutch Grand Prix practice with Ricciardo suffering an injured hand.
Wallabies relish challenge against French firepower
Coach Eddie Jones has included two possible debutants in Blake Schoupp and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa in the Wallabies squad to face France ahead of the World Cup.
Parramatta break through for NRLW win over Cowboys
Parramatta have finally collected a win in the NRLW season, holding on for a 16-12 victory over North Queensland with winger Kimberley Hunt scoring a double.
Cowboys thump Dolphins to keep finals hopes alive
Fullback Scott Drinkwater's creativity has lit up North Queensland's 34-10 win over the Dolphins that keeps the Cowboys in the NRL finals hunt.
Titans down Dragons despite Berry’s four-try heroics
Gold Coast have gone 4-2 on the NRLW season by beating the Dragons 23-22 despite four tries for Teagan Berry, while elsewhere Parramatta beat the Cowboys.
Magpies massacre Bombers to seal AFL minor premiership
Collingwood have made a welcome return to form, sealing the minor premiership for the first time in 12 years with a 70-point demolition of Essendon at the MCG.
Penrith team speculation won’t help Cowboys: Payten
Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side must be better no matter what team changes Penrith make in next week's finals deciding clash.
Ricciardo to miss Dutch GP after broken wrist in crash
Daniel Ricciardo will miss the Dutch Grand Prix with a broken wrist suffered when he and fellow Aussie Oscar Piastri both crashed at the same turn in practice.
Roosters count cost of brutal NRL win over Tigers
Joey Manu, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Victor Radley and Billy Smith are all in doubt for the Roosters' must-win clash with Souths after a brutal win over Wests.
Brisbane defeat St Kilda, nail top-two finish in AFL
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.
Mackenzie Little claims javelin bronze in Budapest
Mackenzie Little has won Australia's third medal of the world athletics championships taking bronze in the women's javelin.
All Blacks suffer historic 35-7 defeat to Springboks
Champions South Africa have laid down a huge World Cup marker, inflicting New Zealand's biggest-ever defeat - 35-7 - in their warm-up at Twickenham.
Tough love drives Dolphins’ Isaako toward 33-year first
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is close to matching Mal Meninga's 1990 feat of being the season's leading try and points scorer, after Wayne Bennett saved him.
Broncos down Raiders, close in on NRL minor premiership
Brisbane are on top of the NRL ladder after a thrilling 29-18 win against Canberra, with winger Selwyn Cobbo grabbing a hat-trick of tries.
Dolphins’ Josh Kerr gets a week for hip-drop tackle
Dolphins forward Josh Kerr will miss his side's last game of the season after being charged for a hip-drop tackle.
Aussie Jett Lawrence chases perfection in season finale
Aussie rookie Jett Lawrence has become the eighth rookie to clinch the 450cc motocross title in his rookie season, now he's aiming to go one better.
Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell
Sydney will chase a home AFL final while farewelling Lance Franklin when they take on Melbourne at the SCG.
Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post
Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones says the Power are keeping a tight focus while seeking to confirm their hold on third spot entering the AFL finals.
Sea Eagles coach urges Schuster to follow Fifita lead
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says axed playmaker Josh Schuster faces the same predicament once experienced by Gold Coast superstar and talent David Fifita.
Sharks downplay Hynes’ injury ahead of Knights clash
Cronulla are confident Nicho Hynes' quad injury is not serious as they prepare to face in-form Newcastle without their marquee man.
Skelton, Arnold intel on France a key for Wallabies
The Wallabies are looking to veteran France-based locks Will Skelton and Richie Arnold, who are lining up against many of their club teammates in the Les Bleus.
Roosters belt Tigers for biggest win in NRLW history
The Sydney Roosters notched the biggest winning margin in NRLW history with a 48-10 thrashing of Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium.
Papenhuyzen makes winning return from injury for Storm
Fan favourite Ryan Papenhuyzen has made a winning NRL comeback at AAMI Park, returning from injury as Melbourne ran away with a 37-16 victory over Gold Coast.
Storm’s Hughes set to miss final round with knee injury
Just ahead of the NRL finals, Melbourne No.7 Jahrome Hughes left AAMI Park in a knee brace and is set to be ruled out of their last-round clash with Brisbane.