Tupou focused on Rebels’ winning run rather than Reds
Star Melbourne prop Taniela Tupou says he used to struggle to take on former teammates but is ready to hurt the Reds if required in their Super Rugby showdown.
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Sharks out to shed tag as NRL’s top-eight lightweights
The Sharks hope a gritty season-opening away victory over the Warriors proves a line-in-the-sand moment in their quest to become a genuine NRL title force.
Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire
John Longmire says having Opening Round in Brisbane and Sydney could compensate for the grand final always being played in Melbourne.
Manly’s Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury
Jason Saab has been ruled out for six weeks with an injury as Manly teammate Josh Schuster prepares to return via the NSW Cup.
Warbrick hails improved defence from Storm’s Coates
Will Warbrick says the defence shown by Xavier Coates in round one is no fluke with his fellow Melbourne winger a stand-out in the Storm pre-season.
Wounded Waratahs won’t go away against Blues
For the NSW Waratahs' Kiwi-born flanker Charlie Gamble, it will get personal in Saturday night's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues in Sydney.
Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dropped a round two selection bombshell, naming 18-year-old Lachlan Galvin in the halves.
Magpies’ Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford
The AFL has reprimanded Collingwood big man Mason Cox for pushing GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford in an incident before the preliminary-final rematch.
Bancroft pushes WA to handy lead in crucial Shield game
Western Australia have a lead of 219 in their second innings against Victoria as they attempt to book their spot in a third successive Sheffield Shield final.
Tremain, Davies star for NSW in Shield clash with Qld
NSW's Chris Tremain and Oliver Davies have starred on day two of the Blues' Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland in Brisbane.
Reds coach Kiss issues plea to RA regarding Petaia
Reds coach Les Kiss wants Rugby Australia to get behind Jordan Petaia, saying Super Rugby's playmakers need greater protection.
Rudan skips presser after City smash hapless Wanderers
After Melbourne City put Western Sydney to the sword with a 7-0 thrashing, Wanderers coach Marko Rudan failed to front up for his post-match press conference.
Pressure builds on Wanderers’ Rudan after City thumping
The pressure is piling on Western Sydney Wanderers coach Marko Rudan after a 7-0 defeat to Melbourne City where he failed to front up post-match.
Mundine slams Mitchell for ‘disrespect’ in racism saga
Anthony Mundine has hit back at Latrell Mitchell after the South Sydney superstar questioned his opinions about Spencer Leniu's now-infamous racial slur.
Cowboy stampede to be part of NRL’s Las Vegas story
North Queensland CEO Jeff Reibel has revealed the high interest among the club and its stakeholders about being part of the NRL's Las Vegas round one in 2025.
Australia take 94-run lead, with Labuschagne supreme
Marnus Labuschagne has shaken off indifferent form by making 90 at Hagley Oval, where Australia claimed a first-innings lead in the second Test against NZ.
Bennett insists talk on his future won’t derail Phins
Off-contract Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says he has no intention to retire at the end of the year and that the players will not be distracted by speculation.
NZ stand up in second Test, lead Australia by 40
Tom Latham has led a New Zealand fightback in the second Test at Hagley Oval, after Marnus Labuschagne's 90 gave Australia a 94-run first-innings lead.
Williams silences internal doubts in Blues’ comeback
Defender Zac Williams put his personal doubts to rest with a strong performance in Carlton's stunning comeback win over Brisbane in their AFL season opener.
Sangha still wants to be all-format Australian spinner
Tanveer Sangha is about to play his first Sheffield Shield game in two years, but insists he does not want to be another player lost to red-ball cricket.
Dolphins want Flegler to play well, not talk: Bennett
Thomas Flegler is set for his first NRL game for the Dolphins, and coach Wayne Bennett has some simple instructions for the firebrand prop.
Coleman’s cruel injury blow as Lions lick wounds
Brisbane have confirmed a torn anterior cruciate ligament for key defender Keidean Coleman in the wake of the Lions' deflating home defeat by Carlton.
Brothers, mothers headline Games canoe sprint hopes
Three Australian paddlers will line up at their third Olympics while a pair of brothers - one a gold medallist in Tokyo - have also been selected.
Marnus makes most of his chance to end run of poor form
Marnus Labuschagne ended his dire run of form with a superb 90 at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Saturday, giving Australia the whip hand in the second Test.
Cortnee Vine stars as Sydney FC overcome Western United
Sydney FC have landed a big punch in the fight for the A-League Women premiership, while a dramatic late strike earned the Wanderers a draw at Canberra.
Carlton’s Docherty suffers third ruptured ACL
Carlton's Sam Docherty has suffered the third ruptured ACL of his career, with the latest setback in his horror run of illness and injury ending his season.
Hardwick’s Suns prevail in wild ride against Tigers
Gold Coast kicked 11 straight goals before Richmond claimed the next seven in a fluctuating AFL contest as Damien Hardwick began his Suns era a winner.
Addo-Carr grounded, Moses hurt as Eels beat Bulldogs
Josh Addo-Carr has succumbed to a shoulder injury in Canterbury's 26-8 loss to Parramatta, while Eels halfback Mitch Moses struggled with a groin strain.
Touring Wales to play Queensland Reds in 20-year first
The Queensland Reds have secured a clash with Wales to end their Australian tour, an initiative the club hopes becomes a fixture for visiting Test nations.
‘Canes enjoy ‘massive’ win over Blues, top Super table
The Hurricanes remain perfect to start the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating the Blues 29-21 in a round-three slugfest in Wellington.
Yze calm in chaos as Tigers save face on the Gold Coast
Adem Yze did his best to stay calm during a wildly fluctuating debut as an AFL head coach, his Tigers rallying from 67 points down to briefly threaten the Suns.