Cowboys take out Raiders trial behind Feldt hat-trick
North Queensland have given their stars a decent hit-out ahead of the NRL season, beating Canberra 36-26 in a Queanbeyan trial game.
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WNBL’s top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames
It took until the last game of the regular season for the WNBL's top four to be determined, with reigning champions Townsville ousting Sydney at home.
Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs
Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.
We don’t have a drug culture, says Demons football boss
Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club.
Skipper Gawn adamant Demons do not have drugs culture
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.
Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault
Semi-finalists for the past two years, the ACT Brumbies again loom as Australia's best hope for ending a 10-year trans-Tasman title drought in Super Rugby.
Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels
The Brumbies are expecting the Rebels, with their future uncertain beyond 2024, to come out firing in the opening Super Rugby Pacific derby of the season.
V’landys sees $1 billion export business for NRL in US
Peter V'landys has celebrated his re-election as ARL Commission chairman by laying out his plan for the NRL's finances to rapidly grow in overseas ventures.
Seibold sparks feud with Demetriou over Las Vegas plans
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has taken a shot at his Souths opposite number Jason Demetriou, accusing the Rabbitohs of failing to promote the NRL's Vegas jaunt.
Walsh, Martin in doubt for Carlton’s first AFL game
Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Stacey Jones pips Wayne Bennett to land Kiwis job
Stacey Jones has seen off stiff competition from Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett to be named the new coach of New Zealand's national rugby league team.
Kneesy does it: rehabbing Piakura to join Broncos in US
Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura will travel with his teammates to the US after getting through his rehab running at training following a knee strain.
Size doesn’t matter in NRL for lightweight Dogs: Mann
Kurt Mann believes Canterbury's lighter and more mobile pack can be a hand not a hindrance as they aim to rebound from last year's disastrous NRL campaign.
No sanction decided for Kangaroos’ Thomas: AFL CEO
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.
Crows’ Clarke steps down as ruck coach to focus on AFLW
Adelaide's AFL ruck coach Matthew Clarke is stepping down from the role to focus solely on coaching the Crows in the AFLW.
NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team
Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.
Tedesco laments loss of Young as Roosters head to Vegas
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco says Dom Young's absence will be felt in their round-one Las Vegas clash against Brisbane Broncos.
BMX star Saya targets Paris gold with brother in heart
World Cup BMX champ Saya Sakakibara credits brother Kai, who suffered a serious head injury in 2020, for giving her strength to pursue her Olympic dream.
Rodda’s Force comeback on ice after training mishap
Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has been ruled out of Super Rugby Pacific's round one due to concussion and Izack Rodda could join him on the sidelines.
David, Marsh seal heroic Australia win over Black Caps
Australia have reeled in NZ with their third-biggest T20 chase, with Tim David plundering a last-ball four to seal victory after great work from Mitch Marsh.
Sharks keep Hamlin-Uele in crucial NRL re-signing
Braden Hamlin-Uele toyed with the idea of leaving Cronulla but has opted against a return to New Zealand and signed a two-year NRL deal with the Sharks.
Aussies Picklum and Robinson clinch Sunset surf titles
Molly Picklum has defended her Sunset Beach crown, going to the top of the World Surf League rankings, while fellow Aussie Jack Robinson won the men's event.
Demons to keep Oliver ‘honest’, says captain Gawn
Melbourne captain Max Gawn insists Clayton Oliver is on the right track after the star midfielder's difficult and highly publicised off-season.
Retired Dee Brayshaw urges AFL to do more on concussion
Melbourne AFL premiership player Angus Brayshaw has been forced into premature retirement because of concussion.
Marsh, McDonald laud David after final-ball T20 heroics
Coach Andrew McDonald has lauded Tim David's last-gasp heroics after Australia scored 32 off the last nine balls for a T20 win over New Zealand.
Broncos will handle loss of ‘Fab Four’ in 2024: Walters
Brisbane have lost four key players from last year's grand final side but coach Kevin Walters insists they have the quality replacements to fill the void.
Waratahs star Foketi in hospital with neck injury
Wallabies star Lalakai Foketi is in hospital with a neck injury after going down during NSW Waratahs training two days before the side's Super Rugby opener.
Crichton replaces Mahoney, Burton as Bulldogs captain
Reed Mahoney and Matt Burton have been replaced by Stephen Crichton as Canterbury captain ahead of the 2024 NRL season.
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all options for future NSW Cup
NSW Rugby League CEO David Trodden has outlined long-term plans to one day having teams from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all playing in the NSW Cup.
Offload king Haas eyes Broncos title ahead of Las Vegas
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has set benchmarks at the Broncos that may never be broken and says better is to come, insisting the club can win the 2024 NRL title.
Maguire keeps door open on Utoikamanu for Origin
Michael Maguire insists the fact he picked other props ahead of Stefano Utoikamanu does not mean the door is closed on him for NSW State of Origin in 2024.