Alanna Kennedy return gives Matildas welcome headache
Alanna Kennedy's superb return from a wretched injury run has the Matildas pondering plenty of central defensive options ahead of their Women's World Cup tilt.
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England expects as Lionesses gear up for Cup assault
European champions England head into the Women's World Cup as strong contenders to deny the USA a third straight title.
Sydney Roosters’ Radley and JWH escape with fines
Sydney Roosters forwards Victor Radley and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves can escape with fines for incidents in the 30-16 NRL loss to Melbourne.
Harris adamant England no place for makeshift openers
Four years after his own troubles in England, Marcus Harris has warned of the challenges a makeshift Australian opener would face in the last two Ashes Tests.
Jones maintains misfiring Wallabies can win World Cup
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is urging fans to keep the faith and insists Australia can still win the World Cup despite a fifth straight Rugby Championship loss.
Warriors overrun Sharks, continue march up NRL ladder
The Warriors have continued on their winning way, thrashing Cronulla 44-12 in a one-sided NRL contest in front of 24,000 fans at Mt Smart Stadium.
Kangaroos weigh up AFL help after Hawks hiding
A 48-point drubbing from Hawthorn has extended North Melbourne's losing streak to 15 matches, leaving the Kangaroos with just 11 wins in their past 78 outings.
Dustin Martin facing AFL scrutiny for elbow
AFL finals hopefuls Richmond may have to take on Hawthorn without Dustin Martin with the Tigers star facing scrutiny over a behind-play elbow to Alex Witherden.
Phone snub becomes talking point as Tigers beat Eagles
Richmond veteran Dustin Martin has kicked two goals from 23 disposals to help lift his side to a 38-point AFL win over West Coast in Perth.
Gritty Eels deny Titans in action-packed NRL thriller
A Mitchell Moses field goal with five minutes remaining has given Parramatta a thrilling 25-24 NRL win over Gold Coast.
Panthers stay top of table with tough win over Dolphins
Penrith centre Izack Tago was sensational in the Panthers' 24-14 win over a gallant Dolphins as Nathan Cleary's return from injury was postponed.
Cleary back Sunday, Penrith three-peat quest on track
Penrith's quest to emulate the Parramatta Eels of the early 1980s and win three premierships in a row remains in the grasp of the Ivan Cleary-coached side.
Sub role helps Eagles veteran Gaff regain his mojo
West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff is set to play a full game against Carlton on Saturday after impressing as the sub against Richmond.
Australia retain women’s Ashes with three-run ODI win
Australia have retained the women's Ashes with one match to play after claiming a three-run win over England in the second one-day international.
Eddie Jones searching for new 13 after Ikitau goes down
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones needs to find a new outside centre after Len Ikitau was ruled out for up to eight weeks with a shoulder injury.
Hunter title shot gunned down in women’s doubles final
Storm Hunter has missed out on the chance to become the first Australian Wimbledon women's doubles winner since 2004.
Determined Dolphins ‘still in mix’ for finals football
Wayne Bennett says the Dolphins' fighting spirit and improved form gives him belief playing September football is still possible for the NRL's newest club.
Sam Kerr primed to thrive under World Cup spotlight
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr carries Australia's hopes at the Women's World Cup but there is an air of confidence that she can handle the pressure.
New king Alcaraz downs Djokovic to wear Wimbledon crown
Spanish 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating seven-times champion Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4.
Roosters look to refreshed Tedesco to save season
Having been given a week off by coach Trent Robinson, James Tedesco's Sydney Roosters teammates say the star fullback will return better than ever.
Eels’ NRL finals charge hit with bans for key pair
Parramatta's hopes of clinging on to a top-eight spot hang by a thread with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo facing suspension.
Tigers gun Dustin Martin facing AFL scrutiny for elbow
AFL finals hopefuls Richmond may have to take on Hawthorn without Dustin Martin as the Tigers star faces scrutiny for a behind-play elbow to Alex Witherden.
Key Broncos duo fit to face Rabbitohs: Walters
Brisbane are set to welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from injury as Tom Flegler races the clock to be fit to take on South Sydney.
Second spoon threat motivates Tigers amid fresh turmoil
John Bateman insists the Wests Tigers' players won't allow the club's in-fighting to distract them from their biggest game of the year, at St George Illawarra.
Reynolds in best form of career at Broncos: Coleman
South Sydney great Craig Coleman says he hasn't seen Adam Reynolds in better touch as the Bronco prepares to face his former club.
Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy
The Matildas have released a video putting the heat on football's local and world leaders to ensure the Women's World Cup leaves a legacy for future players.
Top four Raiders looking to lift against Warriors
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says his Raiders can't keep inviting teams back into games if they're to retain their top-four position come the finals.
Matildas ready to get physical in Ireland WWC opener
The Matildas are ready for whatever Ireland throw at them in their Women's World Cup opener, including if things get physical.
Khawaja lobbying saves Test points, fines for Australia
Usman Khawaja has helped keep Australia's Test Championship hopes on track and saved a combined $230,000 in fines after meeting the ICC on over-rate penalties.
AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023
AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.
Campbell Graham signs long-term South Sydney deal
Campbell Graham has put pen to paper on a bumper new deal which will keep him at South Sydney until the end of 2027.