Cowboys centre Laybutt out for season with ACL tear
Scans have confirmed North Queensland centre Zac Laybutt has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will not play again in the 2024 NRL season.
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Demons to challenge Pickett suspension at AFL tribunal
Melbourne will head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's one-match ban, while Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty's suspension.
2026 Commonwealth Games host to be announced next month
There have been "multiple proposals" to replace Victoria as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with an official announcement expected next month.
Rich AFL wisdom gives Dolphins half Katoa a kick-along
In-form Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa is seeking the perfect kicking game against Brisbane, and a former Brisbane Lions maestro is helping him with that goal.
Nicolson attempts to corner Serrano after title triumph
Australian world champion Skye Nicolson is happy to extend to 12 three-minute rounds if it means she can secure a fight with Puerto Rican great Amanda Serrano.
Three-game ban for Mitchell as heat ramps up on Souths
South Sydney will be without the suspended Latrell Mitchell for the next three NRL games, placing even more scrutiny on under-pressure coach Jason Demetriou.
NRL won’t celebrate Michael Jennings’ 300th game
Michael Jennings' past indiscretions have led the NRL to step back from marking his 300-game milestone with the traditional celebrations.
Refs have improved in officiating hip drop tackles: NRL
Two players were sin-binned for hip-drop style tackles in round five only to avoid bans, but the NRL says its referees are getting better at policing the issue.
Broncos still own Suncorp: Staggs’ message to Dolphins
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has reiterated his explosive "this is our home'' statement about Suncorp Stadium from last year ahead of the Dolphins showdown.
‘Sometimes I’ll be crap’: Munster a work in progress
It might be a case of rocks and diamonds for Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster as he continues to rebound from his groin injury.
Court probes Nazi links to soccer ‘Hitler salute’
Lawyers for three men have denied that alleged salutes made at the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final had links to Nazi Germany.
Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson’s homphobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.
RCG dodges ban in boost for under-pressure Eels
Parramatta had been facing the possibility of losing another experienced hand, but prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has dodged suspension for two high tackles.
Kostecki backer ‘sad’ about Erebus development
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will make a shock return for the next round in New Zealand after settling his dispute with Erebus Motorsport.
AFL mulls punishment for Finlayson’s homophobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, a previous sanction for Alastair Clarkson is unlikely to be used as a reference.
Camo-clad soccer fan doesn’t remember doing Nazi salute
A man who wore full army camouflage to the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final says he had 10 beers on the day and cannot remember whether he made the Nazi salute.
Australian drinking water safe from ‘forever chemicals’
Drinking water in Australia remains safe but there are concerns chemicals commonly found in household appliances are rising in source water around the world.
Neale flags triple-threat test against AFL’s ‘big boys’
Lachie Neale's Brisbane Lions have returned to winning ways ahead of a stern three-week stretch against the AFL's form sides.
Panthers breath easy as Luai cleared of knee injury
Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai has been cleared of a serious knee injury, going as far as to return to the gym on his day off.
Nick Meaney’s Storm future settled
Versatile back Nick Meaney has signed a new contract that will keep him in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 season.
Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson doesn't like to call it experimentation but that's the phase his side are in, three months before the Olympic Games.
Ailing Smith ‘getting there’ as he hits Augusta
Australian spearhead Cameron Smith is planning his first pre-Masters practice round as he recovers from an untimely bout of food poisoning.
Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson’s homophobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.
‘Forever chemicals’ exceed guidelines in water sources
A study looking at 'forever chemicals' reveals concerns the chemicals commonly found in household appliances are rising in source water around the world.
Warrior for life: Webster’s Wayde Egan wish
The Warriors would be keen on keeping in-form hooker Wayde Egan in Auckland for the rest of his NRL career, coach Andrew Webster says.
Soccer fans ‘mimicked Hitler’ at final, court told
Three Croatian men at the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final invoked hatred through "tainted" one-handed salutes synonymous with the Nazis, a court has heard.
Undefeated Giants keeping a lid on red-hot season start
Star midfielder Tom Green says GWS are enjoying their undefeated status, but are under no illusions of how long and difficult the road to a premiership can be.
Net gain: Rodionova talks down Tennis Australia blast
Her stinging criticism of Tennis Australia in January had no impact on Arina Rodionova's return to the Billie Jean King Cup squad, the world No.103 insists.
Latrell apologises as Wighton rallies struggling Souths
Jack Wighton believes Latrell Mitchell has the hunger to continue playing in the NRL as scrutiny intensifies on Souths coach Jason Demetriou.
‘Learned our lesson’: Sharks wary of lowly Rabbitohs
Cronulla's players say they have learned from their Wests Tigers setback not to underestimate a South Sydney side down on their luck.
Cook axed by Souths as Parramatta dump Sivo
Jason Demetriou has axed NSW State of Origin hooker Damien Cook as his South Sydney coaching career goes on the line against Cronulla.