Giants’ AFL flag quest more than beating Magpies
GWS coach Adam Kingsley gets the appeal of the Giants' opening-round clash with Collingwood, but the big picture is way more than beating the reigning premiers.
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Perth Lynx douse Townsville Fire to reach WNBL decider
Perth Lynx have toppled defending champions Townsville Fire to advance to the WNBL grand final, where they will meet the Southside Flyers or Melbourne Boomers.
Inglis stars as WA squeeze Queensland at the WACA
WA have the chance to shoot up to second on the Sheffield Shield table after edging closer to victory in their match against Queensland in Perth.
Pressure builds on Melbourne City after winless streak
Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar is feeling the heat after a barren stretch, while fan walkouts in Sydney and Brisbane rocked round 19 of the A-League Men.
Titans owner praises Des Hasler for transforming team
Gold Coast Titans co-owner Darryl Kelly explains why he went hard for Des Hasler as head coach and why he has been a game-changer for the entire organisation.
NRL enjoys opening-night reviews as 2025 plans start
The NRL's opening night in Las Vegas has been warmly received by local media critics, with the biggest challenge now deciding which teams take part in 2025.
Broncos won’t blame different field for clunky attack
Teams were made to play on a field of slightly different dimensions during the NRL's Las Vegas trip but Brisbane won't blame foreign conditions for their loss.
Eels forward Hopgood on cusp of Maroons debut: Miles
It's a big year for Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood who Queensland selector Gene Miles says has been identified as a Maroons player for a long time.
Conflict forces Socceroos-Lebanon clash to Canberra
The Socceroos will play as the away team in Canberra after their World Cup qualifier against Lebanon was relocated due to the Middle East conflict.
Sua Fa’alogo re-signs with Storm until 2028
Melbourne excitement machine Sua Fa'alogo has extended his stay at Storm until the end of 2028 where the 20-year-old will complement No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Penrith on precipice of greatness in Australian sport
Penrith have several challengers standing between them and an NRL four-peat, but another title this year would break records in 21st-century Australian sport.
Mind over matter as Crows push for AFL finals: Nicks
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says it's mind over matter as he puts the finishing touches on his rebuild of the AFL club.
Chooks must strike while iron is hot with stacked side
James Tedesco insists the Sydney Roosters' premiership window will not close after 2024, but knows the title hopefuls must make the best of their stacked squad.
Kerr keen to lead Dolphins – and cop more Wayne sprays
Gregarious Dolphins prop Josh Kerr has boldly declared he wants to captain the club, and says copping sprays off Wayne Bennett rocks his world.
‘Minister’ Tetevano to preach hard training at Bulldogs
Zane Tetevano's reverence for tough training earned him the nickname 'The Minister' at Penrith, and the Bulldogs hope he'll preach a similar ethos in 2024.
Coleman has no qualms with early Waratahs coaching call
Coach Darren Coleman has no beef with the NSW Waratahs board intending to make a call on his future after just four rounds of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Reds star Jordan Petaia would carve up the NRL: Hunt
Explosive Queensland Reds fullback Jordan Petaia would shine in the NRL, dual-code international Karmichael Hunt says.
NRL draws 5000 to Vegas launch as crowd hopes soar
Latrell Mitchell has described the hype around the Las Vegas double-header as the equivalent of an NRL grand final, after 5000 fans turned up for its launch.
Coach Schmidt officially in the Wallabies hot seat
Recruiting his assistants is his first priority, but new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he has already started compiling a dossier on his Test prospects.
Manenti half-century settles Redback wobble against NSW
Ben Manenti has struck an unbeaten half-century to guide South Australia to 8-257 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash against NSW in Sydney.
Jayden Goodwin century lifts WA to 9-287 against Bulls
Cameron Bancroft fell for a six-ball duck but 22-year-old rising star Jayden Goodwin came to WA's rescue on the opening day of their match against Queensland.
Rebels roar home to down Force in Super Round
Melbourne have scored four unanswered second-half tries, including two from Filipo Daugunu, to come from behind and secure a 48-34 win over the Western Force.
Roar tap into gritty DNA ahead of Melbourne Victory
Ruben Zadkovich admires the fighting spirit shown by his Brisbane Roar side, but says starting fast and taking chances will be key against Melbourne Victory.
Black Caps 3-111 at stumps chasing 369 against Aussies
Chasing 369 to win, New Zealand reached 3-111 at stumps on day three of the first Test against Australia at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Saturday.
Olyslagers leaps to glory to become world indoor champ
Australian Nicola Olyslagers has soared to high jump gold at the world indoor athletics championships in Glasgow for her first global title.
Walker confirmed fit for NRL season opener in Vegas
South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker has been cleared to play in the NRL season opener against Manly in Las Vegas after overcoming a calf injury.
No stadium training, no worries for Broncos and Souths
Brisbane and South Sydney insist they're not at a disadvantage despite being unable to train on Allegiant Stadium before the NRL's season-opening double-header.
Reds chase gains, not statement win against Hurricanes
Queensland enter Sunday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Hurricanes off a strong win, but know better will be needed to seal back-to-back wins.
Swans recruit Taylor Adams sidelined for a month
Sydney will begin their AFL premiership pursuit with boom recruit Taylor Adams and former captain Luke Parker sidelined for four weeks because of injuries.
Player safety paramount for NRL in tight Vegas stadium
All four league clubs have given Allegiant Stadium the tick of approval as the NRL tries to manage player safety in the tight confines of the NFL ground.
Robinson wants Leniu to maintain punch as starting prop
Spencer Leniu was the game's best bench forward at Penrith, but Trent Robinson wants to turn him into a starting prop at the Sydney Roosters.