Olympic gold star Waaka ‘nervous’ before Broncos debut
Paris Olympics gold medal winner Stacey Waaka will play her first game of rugby league ever when she debuts for Brisbane in the NRLW on Sunday.
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Broncos say Walsh spray of Oates about passion not ego
Brisbane players have explained Reece Walsh's public outburst against winger Corey Oates in the loss to Gold Coast as scrutiny on the club intensifies.
Wallabies’ Rugby Championship Test with Springboks full
The opening match of the Rugby Championship between the Wallabies and world champions South Africa in Brisbane is a sellout.
Souths hold no hope as NRL’s desperation month looms
South Sydney's clash against Melbourne is poised to begin a weekend of NRL where three teams could have their faint finals hopes completely extinguished.
Aussie golf prodigy Vilips already eyeing Olympic glory
Emerging Australian golf star Karl Vilips is already eyeing the big time after almost certainly securing his PGA Tour card for next season with a first pro win.
Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put
Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.
Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive
Melbourne's AFL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after three straight losses but coach Simon Goodwin sees a glimmer of hope.
Final-day fixture sets up bumper AFL finals race
The AFL finals race its set for a thrilling crescendo after the league confirmed its fixture for round 24.
Sexton’s confidence shows new edge to NRL’s Dogs of War
Canterbury's defence has put them on the verge of a NRL finals return, but it is an improvement in attack that will give the Bulldogs a chance to strike.
Tim Tszyu gets boxing world title shot against Russian
Tim Tszyu has landed another world title fight after the IBF ordered unbeaten Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev to defend his super-welterweight strap against him.
Australia break men’s team pursuit world record
Australia have broken the men's team pursuit world record on day two of the Olympic track cycling and will face fierce rivals Great Britain for the gold medal.
Skateboarder Trew, 14, wins historic Olympic gold medal
Teen skateboard sensation Arisa Trew has won the women's park in Paris to become the nation's youngest Olympic gold medallist.
Mills coy on future after Boomers’ OT Games exit
With their Olympics ending with a 95-90 overtime loss to Serbia in their quarter-final, it likely marks the end of an era for the Boomers, led by Patty Mills.
Medal fancy Hull advances to 1500m semis at Olympics
Easing into the women's 1500m semi-finals, Jessica Hull says she couldn't be better-placed to win Australia's first Olympic track medal in a dozen years.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu to start at flyhalf for Springboks
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will start for the first time in the No.10 jersey for South Africa against Australia in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Former Test quick Harris new South Australia coach
Ryan Harris has been appointed as the next coach of South Australia, taking over from fellow former Test quick Jason Gillespie.
Giants welcome back Kelly, Hipwood a chance for Lions
GWS will get a much-needed midfield boost with vice-captain Josh Kelly set to return against Brisbane, while the Lions could welcome back forward Eric Hipwood.
Sevens ace Toole backs himself for Wallabies call-up
Brumbies speedster Corey Toole is hoping to make the swift transition from the Paris Olympics sevens tournament to a Wallabies debut against the Springboks.
Injured Haas, Mam visit specialist as Broncos sweat
Brisbane have made significant changes to their side to play North Queensland with Ezra Mam and Payne Haas having potential season-ending injuries assessed.
Hawkins joins tributes to mark Dustin Martin retirement
Geelong's Tom Hawkins has joined the chorus of tributes for Richmond's Dustin Martin after both premiership players announced their retirements on the same day.
Kaufusi’s simple solution for floundering Dolphins
The Dolphins have let their grip on a maiden finals berth slip but forward Felise Kaufusi insists a win against the Warriors can set them up for a late charge.
Sharks lose hamstrung half Trindall for Titans clash
Cronulla halfback Braydon Trindall has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, but the Sharks hope he will only miss one NRL match.
Bennett, Gibson make NRL Hall of Fame coaching history
Wayne Bennett and his early idol Jack Gibson have been inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame, becoming the first coaches to have the honour bestowed upon them.
Penisini to decide future after looming Eels changes
Parramatta centre Will Penisini will wait until after he sees the impact of new coach Jason Ryles at the NRL club before deciding if he will stay long term.
Hockley to resign as CA boss, race now on for top job
Nick Hockley has announced he will resign as Cricket Australia's CEO, potentially opening the door for ex-NRL boss Todd Greenberg to take charge.
Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race
Collingwood have kept their premiership defence alive but will have to get creative without midfielder Jordan De Goey, starting in their clash with Sydney.
GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions
Set to take on Brisbane at the Gabba, where they are 7-2 this season, GWS know they face the sternest of tests despite already overcoming the Lions this year.
Bulldogs duo in race for rare Dally M double
Canterbury utility Kurt Mann has backed Cameron Ciraldo and Stephen Crichton to take out the NRL's Dally M medals for coach and captain of the year.
Snyman says Ireland gave Boks ideal prep for Wallabies
RG Snyman claims South Africa's Test series against Ireland last month could prove ideal preparation for the looming Rugby Championship clashes with Australia.
Noemie Fox is an Olympic champion, like her sister
Noemie Fox says it's pure joy to win the new kayak cross event at the Olympics and join her sister Jessica as a gold medallist in Paris.
Kurtis Marschall gets front seat for vaulting history
Australian Kurtis Marschall has finished sixth in an Olympic pole vault final won by peerless Swede Armand Duplantis.