Opportunity knocks for Blues veteran as Giants await
Carlton defender Adam Saad has never been part of a team in such a strong position this late in an AFL season and is determined not to let the opportunity slip.
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Manly keep open mind on Trbojevic’s centre shift
Manly have kept their options open on Tom Trbojevic playing centre on his return from injury, and won't stop him playing State of Origin III if picked.
Adam Simpson stands firm amid talk of player unrest
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says it's normal to have some player discontent at AFL clubs, no matter how well the side is going.
Joy for de Minaur and Popyrin mixed with Wimbledon woe
Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have won at Wimbledon but there was agony for fellow Australians Thanasi Kokkinakis, Daria Saville and Adam Walton.
Parra players under pump as Eels hit rock bottom
Interim Parramatta coach Trent Barrett says the Eels were their own worst enemy in their loss to South Sydney.
More Eels misery as Paulo injury compounds Souths loss
Parramatta have slumped to a fourth-straight NRL loss, falling to a 32-16 defeat at the hands of a resurgent South Sydney.
Titans rocked as Brimson, Sami ruled out with injury
Gold Coast duo AJ Brimson and Phillip Sami won't play against Cronulla due to injury, with Tanah Boyd and Jacob Alick coming into the 17.
Richmond give Martin more time to decide his future
Coach Adem Yze says Richmond don't have a timeline on Dustin Martin's decision on his future as the superstar battles a back injury.
Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL
Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon’s McGrath
Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at their best as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.
Controversial star Taylan May to leave Panthers
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Cowboys quick learner Luki in frame for Maroons debut
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki is close to a Queensland debut after putting into operation advice he received in Maroons camp from Felise Kaufusi.
North’s Clarkson urges for the umpire ‘bashing’ to stop
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has emerged a surprise defender of officials, urging the constant umpire "bashing" to stop.
De Minaur wins at Wimbledon but Saville and Walton lose
Alex de Minaur has made it into Wimbledon's third round beating familiar rival Jaume Munar but Daria Saville and Adam Walton are out after agonising losses.
Kangaroos an ‘easy target’ for critics: Clarkson
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has brushed aside stinging criticism from AFL great Paul Roos - and former club employee - about the Kangaroos.
Wallabies coach hoping Liam’s the Wright captaincy call
Queensland Reds flanker and captain Liam Wright has been named as the seventh different Wallabies skipper in little more than a year.
Best-laid plans secure 20-year first under Eiffel Tower
Izac Carracher and Mark Nicolaidis will reset their goals after pulling off a pressure-laden plan to earn Australia's second beach volleyball berth in Paris.
De Minaur into the last-32 at Wimbledon but Saville out
Alex de Minaur has made it into Wimbledon's third round with a straight-sets win over familiar rival Jaume Munar but Daria Saville has suffered a tough loss.
De Minaur forges into the last-32 at Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur has made it into the third round at Wimbledon with a straight-sets win over familiar rival Jaume Munar.
Arnold’s Gold Coast pitch ahead of Aussie Cup qualifier
The Socceroos will play Bahrain in a World Cup qualifier on the Gold Coast, where coach Graham Arnold reckons the return of an A-Leagues outfit would work.
Fifita ‘x-factor’ makes him a Maroons must: Hasler
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler and Queensland great Gorden Tallis have backed David Fifita's credentials for a Maroons recall ahead of the clash with Cronulla.
Four rookies in line to make their Wallaroos debut
Four newcomers have been named in the Wallaroos side to face Fijiana in a double-header with the Wallabies in Sydney.
Black Ferns duo eye Olympic gold and NRLW title
St George Illawarra five-eighth Tyla King and Brisbane centre Stacey Waaka are eying Olympic gold before they attempt to win their maiden NRLW premierships.
Roosters a threat on both sides in premiership push
Dom Young's arrival and Sam Walker's growth has given the Sydney Roosters what they have long craved: a right attacking edge that can match their left.
Walsh will explode for Broncos on one proviso: Walters
Brisbane's Reece Walsh has just four try assists this year but coach Kevin Walters says team discipline can spark the fullback's creativity against Penrith.
Liam Wright named as Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies captain
Queensland Reds flanker and captain Liam Wright has been named as the new Wallabies skipper by coach Joe Schmidt.
Kokkinakis pulls off epic five-set shock at Wimbledon
Thanasi Kokkinakis has saved a rain-hit day for Australia at Wimbledon with an epic comeback win over 17th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Cavendish claims solo Tour stage record with 35th win
Mark Cavendish has won a record-breaking 35th career Tour de France stage at the age of 39, moving clear of Belgian legend Eddy Merckx.
Broncos gun Arthars back from jaw-dropping weight loss
Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars has detailed his inspirational recovery after eating through a straw following a broken jaw.
Cowboys will put a target on DCE: Dearden warns
North Queensland playmaker Tom Dearden plays with Manly half Daly Cherry-Evans for Queensland but there will be no love lost in the NRL clash in Townsville.
Tedesco backs Cowboy Townsend to add value to Roosters
The acquisition of Chad Townsend can ensure a player exodus won't impact the Sydney Roosters' premiership ambitions, captain James Tedesco says.