Football Ferns’ rallying cry from rugby star Ruby Tui
A sold out Eden Park roared the Black Ferns to Rugby World Cup glory last year, now Kiwis have been urged to give their female footballers a similar lift.
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Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Federation was assured 2026 Games budget ‘was in hand’
A top Commonwealth Games Federation official says the Victorian government assured it as recently as last month the budget for the 2026 event was on track.
Bulldogs run their own video session after latest loss
Canterbury's coaching staff had the players run their own video review session this week to encourage them to take responsibility for their latest performance.
Farr-Jones’ Wallabies doubts a product of the system
World Cup-winning Wallabies skipper Nick Farr-Jones has lamented the state of Australian rugby and queried the current crop's belief after successive losses.
Reds coach and O’Connor deals imminent
James O'Connor is close to finalising a deal to remain at the Queensland Reds, where Les Kiss has been strongly linked to the coaching vacancy.
Matildas ready to contend at home Women’s World Cup
The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly-anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time to contend.
Australia’s missed chances keep England in the Ashes
Australia have gone to stumps on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on 8-299, after several batters missed the opportunity to make a big score.
West Tigers secure Fainu brothers on 4-year deals
Promising youngsters Samuela and Latu Fainu have signed with NRL strugglers Wests Tigers, joining older brother Sione there.
An Australian dream – the Cam Smith-Ashes Sunday double
Cameron Smith has been enthused by the outlandish prospect that he could retain his British Open title on the same day that Australia's men win the Ashes.
Wright, Hodge cut from Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup squad
Tom Wright and Reece Hodge have been dropped from the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup squad as Eddie Jones turns to fit-again pair Jordan Petaia and Andrew Kellaway.
Matildas to embrace crowd fervour in World Cup opener
The Matildas will kick off their Women's World Cup tilt in front of their biggest-ever crowd and superstar captain Sam Kerr says they will welcome the noise.
Winwood’s WBC rankings surge offers shot at history
A surge from 13th to No.2 in the WBC's latest rankings, has kept alive Alex Winwood's dream of becoming the fastest Australian to a boxing world title.
Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy ‘hysteria’
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Max Gawn-Brodie Grundy ruck partnership can still thrive and has hit out at "hysterical" commentary.
Pies bank on De Goey to prove fitness for Power clash
Collingwood may be without Jordan De Goey for the top-of-the-table clash with Port Adelaide but will welcome back Darcy Cameron and Brody Mihocek from injuries.
Lion Ashcroft set for high-stakes battle with Geelong
Young gun Will Ashcroft has reflected on his stellar debut AFL campaign ahead of Brisbane's blockbuster against Geelong on Saturday.
Walsh back for Broncos but Mitchell showdown cancelled
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh returns from suspension against the Rabbitohs, whose star No.1 Latrell Mitchell will spend another week on the sidelines.
Businesses join the Q for gold at Brisbane Olympics
Queensland-based businesses will be in the box seat to share in $180 billion in government procurement between now and 2032.
Koroisau inks new deal, set to finish career at Tigers
Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau has agreed a two-year contract extension in a major show of faith in the struggling NRL club.
Dogs coach Beveridge addresses breaking hand at SCG
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has confirmed he needed surgery to fix a broken hand after a 'clumsy' halftime rev-up.
Warriors, Raiders battle for NRL top four spot
The Warriors welcome Canberra to Auckland on Friday night, with the winner to move inside the NRL's top four as the finals quickly approach.
Back off Harley Reid, says Eagles coach Adam Simpson
Adam Simpson says critics need to lay off highly rated Harley Reid, following reports this year's likely AFL No.1 draft pick is unwilling to head west.
‘Skinny winger’ returns to give Reds Kiss of life
Former rugby league winger Les Kiss has returned to his native Queensland with two decades of rugby coaching experience informing his new role at the Reds.
Gold Coast mayor floats Commonwealth Games redux
The Gold Coast mayor says the 2018 host city could pick up the Commonwealth Games from Victoria but only if federal funding was made available.
Cody Walker on high as ‘good omen’ looms for Rabbitohs
South Sydney No.6 Cody Walker is on a high after starring in State of Origin but star fullback Latrell Mitchell will miss the blockbuster clash with Brisbane.
Hawks aim to ‘take a chunk’ out of higher-placed rivals
Hawthorn have struggled for consistency against good teams this AFL season, and coach Sam Mitchell is keen for them to snare some scalps in the final six games.
Giant amateur Lamprecht walks tall at the British Open
Amateur Christo Lamprecht was the biggest surprise amid a three-way tie for the lead at the British Open as the big guns failed to fire at Hoylake.
Matildas do fans proud with winning World Cup match
Australia has gone green and gold for the Matildas with more than 75,000 fans turning up to watch their first World Cup match against Ireland.
Blues lose Cripps and Cerra for West Coast clash
Carlton are hopeful Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra will return for next week's match against Collingwood after the pair were ruled out against West Coast.
Catley penalty sends Matildas past Ireland without Kerr
The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty.
Wilkinson earns NZ opening night World Cup triumph
Hannah Wilkinson has made history for New Zealand, earning the country's first win at a World Cup on the opening night of her home tournament.