Pacific inspiration drives Cowboys colossus before 300
North Queensland forward Jason Taumalolo will play his 300th NRL game for the club with gratitude in his heart and Penrith in his sights.
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Popovic cagey on Irankunda start for Paraguay
Whether Nestory Irankunda will start against Paraguay remains a mystery, but Socceroos coach Tony Popovic will be forced to make at least two changes.
Hot stuff: Aussie ends Brit star’s career at Wimbledon
Perth's Tristan Schoolkate has thrived on a chaotic day in unprecedented heat at Wimbledon qualifying to bring the curtain down on a British star's career.
No limits for Swans star in injury return against Lions
There's no ceiling on what a fit-again Errol Gulden can do against Brisbane, with Sydney coach Dean Cox ready to unleash the star midfielder at the Gabba.
‘Bite down and fight’: bloodied Paro a champion again
Liam Paro has joined Jeff Fenech as a boxing history-maker after winning world titles in multiple weight classes, pipping champion Lewis Crocker in Brisbane.
Kepaoa slapped with six-match ban for homophobic slur
NRL club Newcastle will work closely with Asu Kepaoa after the NSW Cup forward was given a six-match ban for using a homophobic slur.
Voss speaks on Fraser’s chances of securing Carlton job
Former Carlton coach Michael Voss has opened up on his future in football and the chances of Josh Fraser winning the Blues coaching job on a full-time basis.
‘Look to rectify’: Wallabies to atone for horror tour
The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.
Parramatta Eels enter race to sign strike centre
Bronson Xerri appears to be on the outer at Canterbury and Parramatta, boasting open spots on their roster, are keen to enter the battle for his services.
Manly halfback’s confession after field goal failure
Jamal Fogarty is aware discourse about his his ability to handle pressure will ramp up after missing two field goals in Manly's loss to Canterbury.
Anything is Voss-ible as Freo look for revenge on Suns
Fremantle boast a fearful three-headed beast in attack, and Gold Coast face a daunting task to stop it when they front up for Sunday's clash in Perth.
Spotlight on Broncos veteran to prove he still has mojo
Brisbane veteran half Ben Hunt has been backed to justify why he was re-signed at the age of 36 as the injury crisis at the Broncos takes another dire turn.
How failed socialist utopia ties Australia to Paraguay
World Cup opponents Australia and Paraguay have a unique connection through a bid to create a socialist utopia in the South American country, 130 years ago.
AFL players warned speak your mind, pay the price
The AFL is set to crack down on future criticism of umpiring or AFL Tribunal decisions after recent pot shots by Jy Simpkin and Damien Hardwick.
‘Dark moments’: Merrett slams reporting of his future
In a revealing confession, Essendon star Zach Merrett has detailed some "dark moments" due to the ongoing speculation about his future in the AFL.
‘We’re in the fight’: Lions’ three-peat dream not over
Chris Fagan is adamant Brisbane are on target for a deep run in finals, believing the reigning premiers have made amends for an alarming mid-season slump.
Numbers in Australia’s favour for World Cup progression
The Socceroos are all but through to the World Cup knockout stage, bar a disaster, but cannot think that far ahead with their Paraguay clash looming.
‘All myths’: Bennett bristles at conspiracy theories
Supercoach Wayne Bennett has lashed the latest suggestions South Sydney's synthetic turf training surface might behind the NRL club's concerning injury toll.
Kangas, Demons players dominate Australia’s AFLW squad
North Melbourne and Melbourne players dominate Australia's 25-strong squad for the inaugural international clash against Ireland.
Dolphins forward hits 100 after early Warriors sniff
Auckland-born Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu will play a Warriors club he once trained with for a week in the U20s before his career took a different turn.
Injury cloud mars crushing Australian World Cup victory
Australia have cruised to an easy victory over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup, but there may be concern over a hand injury to wicketkeeper Beth Mooney.
Teen tyro moves a step closer to Wimbledon celebration
Emerson Jones and Storm Hunter have negotiated the first stage of Wimbledon qualifying but three other Australian women bowed out.
France pick Aussie for squad to tour Australia & NZ
Tom Staniforth, born in Canberra and formerly of the Brumbies and Waratahs, is set to play for France against Australia.
Cleary’s blunt NRL warning over New Zealand expansion
New Zealand seems ripe for NRL expansion but Penrith coach Ivan Cleary feels adding a 20th team there could hamstring its biggest success story.
Paro’s skills and smarts can ensure no more Mr Nice Guy
Former champion Danny Green expects the highly skilled Liam Paro to pick Lewis Crocker apart in their world title fight in Brisbane.
Blow for NRL’s breakout prop as Dogs make halves call
Jackson Ford's breakout NRL campaign has been hit with news the star Warriors prop will miss up to 12 weeks of the club's season.
Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed
Brisbane have hit a new low after 16 rounds for any defending NRL premiers and must turn it around against Sydney Roosters without Ezra Mam and Adam Reynolds.
‘Laugh it off’: Port’s hot property on rumoured offers
In-demand Port Adelaide star Zak Butters maintains he's not thinking about his future just yet, adding he'll only decide at the end of the season.
‘Don’t bag him’: Moses defends target of NSW blame game
Laurie Daley is a man under pressure but Mitchell Moses believes former NSW State of Origin greats need to lay off the besieged Blues coach.
No doubts as happy Draper maintains short-term focus
Lions ruckman Sam Draper isn't getting ahead of himself despite an encouraging start to life with two-time defending premiers Brisbane.
How two WA footy legends lifted Sydney up the ladder
Dean Cox and Matthew Pavlich were AFL figureheads and rivals for so long in WA, they explain why an unlikely partnership has proven such a hit in Sydney.