Matildas’ Hunt ready to vanquish hero Wendie Renard
Matildas centre-back Clare Hunt idolised Wendie Renard as a kid but is ready to end the French star's World Cup when their teams meet in the quarter-final.
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Tigers ‘thriving’ under McQualter’s coaching: Cotchin
Richmond legend Trent Cotchin has used his retirement press conference to give a ringing endorsement of Andrew McQualter as the Tigers' next coach.
Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver
Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy has been given another chance to prove his worth and is joined by the returning Clayton Oliver for the MCG clash with Carlton.
Clunky Panthers end Manly’s NRL finals hopes
Penrith will need to aim up in September but they have nevertheless managed to defeat Manly 24-12 at Brookvale Oval.
Broncos’ Piakura proving himself a line-break whiz
The powerful impact of Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura reminds club legend Trevor Gillmeister of 1992 grand final hero Alan Cann.
Skelton to let actions do talking as Wallabies skipper
New Wallabies captain Will Skelton won't let his lack of leadership experience prevent him driving Australia's young side forward at the Rugby World Cup.
Cherry-Evans applauds players as war with NRL ends
Rugby League Players Association president Daly Cherry-Evans has applauded the NRL's players for standing firm in the CBA dispute that came to an end this week.
Brave loss to Penrith encourages Manly’s top-eight bid
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has taken plenty of positives from his side's 24-12 loss to reigning premiers Penrith.
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the US Open with injury
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of August's US Open, meaning he will have missed all four grand slams through injury in 2023.
Aussie cycling hails new golden girl Wilson-Haffenden
Felicity Wilson-Haffenden has struck junior road time trial gold at the world championships while fellow Aussie Grace Brown delivered a brilliant senior silver.
Even-par start from Minjee Lee at Women’s British Open
Minjee Lee has opened with a level-par 72 at the Women's British Open at Walton Heath as Grace Kim and Sarah Kemp led Australia's challenge.
Demons gun Oliver ‘raring to go’ for clash with Blues
Melbourne have been bolstered by the return of star midfielder Clayton Oliver as they face red-hot Carlton in an AFL blockbuster at the MCG.
Matildas-mania could work in Crows’ AFL favour: Nicks
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks hopes Brisbane's home-crowd support at the Gabba is diluted by the Matildas playing in the Queensland capital at the same time.
NRL confirms teams for 2024 Las Vegas games
The NRL has confirmed Brisbane, Manly, South Sydney and the Sydney Roosters will play in Las Vegas during round one next year.
Rabbitohs out to kick habit of making slow starts
No guarantee of playing in the NRL finals, South Sydney are vowing to break their habit of starting games slowly before trying to claw their way back.
Four-try NRLW centre Hufanga has Broncos in her heart
Brisbane centre Mele Hufanga is a former rugby union star who shone at the Rugby League World Cup before making a huge impact early in her NRLW career.
We won’t wilt under home World Cup pressure: Matildas
The Matildas insist they're embracing the pressure of their home World Cup as they look to avoid the fate of 2019 hosts France by bowing out in the last-eight.
Still time for Tedesco to stake rep claim: Robinson
Coach Trent Robinson says James Tedesco deserves the opportunity to fight for his Kangaroos jersey as the Sydney Roosters push for an NRL finals berth.
Legends comparison explains Raiders’ Strange decision
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart insists debutant Ethan Strange is ready for NRL football, saying the 18-year-old has similarities with Raiders greats of the past.
Brisbane Lions fight off interest in ‘best in business’
Brisbane Lions boss Greg Swann is confident he'll keep in-demand football manager Danny Daly as the club's hunt goes on for a temporary new home.
Fowler-van Egmond connection paying off for Matildas
Emily van Egmond and Mary Fowler's combination in attack has proved a winner for the Matildas as they progress through the Women's World Cup.
Dolphins have gone backwards since March: Bennett
In a frank assessment of his team, Wayne Bennett says the Dolphins' struggles at the back end of their opening NRL season have not come as a surprise.
Suns 150th dawns for Day as Swans face crunch clash
Irrepressible forward Sam Day will celebrate 150 AFL games for Gold Coast at the SCG against a Sydney side seeking a win to stay in finals contention.
AFL rivals Dees, Blues caught up in Matildas fever
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and Carlton counterpart Michael Voss have been following the Matildas' World Cup progress in the build-up to their huge AFL clash.
Magpies captain Moore injures hamstring against Cats
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has suffered a suspected hamstring injury, just six days after Nick Daicos hurt his knee.
Different league: NRL confirms 2024 Las Vegas games
The NRL has confirmed Brisbane, Manly, South Sydney and the Sydney Roosters will play in Las Vegas during round one next year.
Young switch fails to overshadow western derby ‘curse’
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Hayden Young will return to his customary role in defence for the AFL derby against West Coast.
Perennial underachievers France ready to deliver at WWC
France want to finally break their run of underachieving at the Women's World Cup, and are confident ahead of facing the Matildas in their quarter-final.
Will Brown looms as potential van Gisbergen replacement
Will Brown has been released by Erebus Motorsport, paving the way for him to replace Shane van Gisbergen in one of Supercars racing's most prized seats.
Pitch invaders banned again for violent A-League clash
Pitch invaders who formed a violent mob at an A-League derby match in Melbourne last year have been slapped with additional bans, fines and community work.
Kerr will start v France if fit to play 90: Gustavsson
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says if Sam Kerr is fit to start and play a full game against France in their Women's World Cup quarter-final, she will.