Knights battle to sign NZ rugby great Woodman-Wickliffe
Newcastle want to bring New Zealand rugby great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to the NRLW, but are yet to have her potential arrival cleared by head office.
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True grit: Bateman gives Cowboys coach key ingredient
North Queensland coach Todd Payten reveals the vital area the side must improve in 2025 and why recruit John Bateman is part of the answer.
Zampa sees golden opportunities even without big three
Adam Zampa reckons the absence of Australia's 'big three' bowlers can still offer a "great opportunity" for their replacements at the Champions Trophy.
Pasifika passion: Kuilamu dreams of Matildas and more
Teenage striker Grace Kuilamu is closing in on a Matildas call-up, captaining Australia at U-20 level and wants to be a role model for young Pasifika women.
Maguire’s left-field choices keep Broncos guns on toes
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has given all players a clean slate, which partly explains why he has made several surprise selections for the Canterbury trial.
‘Un-Australian’ defending costs Matildas in Japan loss
The Matildas have slumped to a 4-0 loss to Japan, with big defensive errors proving costly in a horror SheBelieves Cup opener.
NRL puts deadline on Perth side after record season
The NRL is revelling in a record-breaking 2024 season, which it says was the most lucrative in the game's history in Australia.
Swans start Dean Cox coaching era with match sim win
Sydney have started their new era under Dean Cox as coach with a 57-point win over Greater Western Sydney in match simulation.
Dolphins forward ‘nervous’ before NRL comeback
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has revealed Queenslander Tom Gilbert is 'nervous' weeks before his first NRL match in 18 months as he returns from injury.
No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals
Melbourne United have ramped up the intensity on the practice court as they prepare for a best-of-three NBL Playoffs series against old foes Perth.
Waters kicks off new Supercars era with Sydney win
Tickford star Cam Waters has pulled off a masterclass drive at the season-opening Sydney 500, while Supercars heavyweights Triple Eight suffered a horror race.
Top team in Vegas? No worries for Panthers’ youngsters
Penrith have beaten Manly 38-22 in the NRL's pre-season challenge, despite their entire top team already being in Las Vegas for the opening round.
Impressive Reds victory sealed with a Kiss from coach
The Queensland Reds scored eight tries in their impressive 56-36 Super Rugby Pacific win over Moana Pasifika, pleasing head coach Les Kiss.
Jets soar to third straight ALM win against Roar
The Newcastle Jets have dragged themselves to within four points of the ALM's playoff places after extending their winning run to three against Brisbane Roar.
Iongi stars for Eels but Tigers give fans more hope
Parramatta's new No.1 Isaiah Iongi has impressed in his first lengthy hit-out for the club, but Wests Tigers were able to beat the Eels 30-18 in the trial game.
Steve Smith ready for ‘belter’ against old foes England
Captain Steve Smith is confident a second-string attack can deliver against England and get Australia off to a crucial flyer in the Champions Trophy.
Aussies face 1970s-like depletion for Champions Trophy
Not since the days of World Series Cricket have Australia taken such an undermanned pace attack to a global event, leaving them with a tough Champions Trophy.
The brain hacks helping Wallabies star drive Reds’ rise
Wallabies star Fraser McReight has tapped into the power of visualisation and other brain hacks as he attempts to lift the Reds to Super Rugby Pacific glory.
Katoa injured as Sharks play down Hynes pressure
Cameron McInnes says there are no added expectations of Nicho Hynes as Cronulla prepare to play under the neon lights of Las Vegas against Penrith.
Kerr captaincy discussion ‘irrelevant’ for Sermanni
Tom Sermanni insists discussions surrounding whether Sam Kerr will retain the Matildas captaincy is "irrelevant" as he may not be around when she returns.
Mitchell to miss first six rounds with hamstring tear
South Sydney's horror summer has continued, with Latrell Mitchell facing a two-month fightback from a hamstring injury and Cameron Murray sidelined long term.
New era begins for Supercars in championship race
A new chapter in Supercars will begin at the Sydney 500, with a revamped format and a finals series hoped to breathe new life into the sport.
Dan McKellar not publicly lobbying for Wallabies job
NSW Waratahs mentor and former Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar says he doesn't expect to be offered the Australian team coaching job to replace Joe Schmidt.
Phoenix import Walton firms for NBL Playoffs return
Derrick Walton Jnr is edging closer to returning from a high-grade hamstring injury for South East Melbourne's NBL Playoffs series against the Illawarra Hawks.
Hawks expect Days and Kell back, Harry Froling pops in
The Illawarra Hawks have welcomed Harry Froling to training, with Trey Kell III and Darius Days both expected back from injury for the NBL playoffs.
WA thrash Queensland to rise from foot of Shield ladder
Reigning champions Western Australia have climbed off the bottom of the Sheffield Shield ladder by downing Queensland by an innings and 12 runs at The Gabba.
Birrell to lead Australia’s Billie-Jean King Cup charge
New national No.1 Kim Birrell is the first player to be picked for Australia's hosting of Billie-Jean King Cup qualifying ties against Kazakhstan and Colombia.
Bulldogs’ Jacob Kiraz sidelined indefinitely
Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz has been sidelined by a back injury that has prevented him from training this pre-season.
Flood of troubles continues for shuttered Art Museum
It's unknown when, or if, Brisbane's QUT Art Museum will reopen its doors after flood damage and a decision to nix its 2025 exhibition program.
Matildas ‘can’t wait’ for acquitted Kerr to be back
Matildas player Ellie Carpenter is throwing her arms around Sam Kerr as the Australian captain nears a return to full fitness.
Canberra Raiders earmark Pattie as long-term hooker
Canberra have re-signed up-and-coming hooker Owen Pattie, as Tyrone Munro and Brodie Jones ink new NRL deals of their own.