Mitchell says he’s fit as Souths NRL stoush drags on
Latrell Mitchell has taken to social media to ask for answers from the NRL, as South Sydney sought legal advice in their bid to wipe his NRL ban in 2024.
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Brisbane more focused on themselves rather than Carlton
The Lions' finals rookies have been reminded not to overplay their hand in an AFL elimination final with Carlton at the Gabba.
Other side of Mitchell shines through in Hawks’ rise
Sam Mitchell was combative and uncompromising as a player, but his emotional intelligence has stood out as a young coach by lifting Hawthorn into the finals.
Nawaqanitawase to debut, Smith and Whitehead clear air
Mark Nawaqanitawase will debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters less than two months after playing in the Olympics, with the winger set to face South Sydney.
Wounded de Minaur in Davis Cup doubt after US Open exit
Alex de Minaur says he never considered forfeiting as he struggled with a hip injury flare up in his US Open quarter-final defeat by Jack Draper.
World hold on: Leary powers to Paralympic gold with WR
Alexa Leary's remarkable comeback story has its latest chapter after she claimed a 100m freestyle with a world record time at the Paralympics.
Groves win stage as Aussies hold three Vuelta jerseys
Kaden Groves' stage win capped a notable day for Australian riders in La Vuelta a Espana with the main three jerseys all retained by the nation's riders.
Geelong trounce Port Adelaide in AFL qualifying final
Geelong have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 84 points in the first AFL qualifying final to book a preliminary final berth.
Socceroos hungry to punch their World Cup ticket
The Socceroos' latest phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
Head fires Australia to record but Fraser-McGurk fails
Travis Head has blasted a 25-ball 80 firing Australia to a powerplay world record score, beginning their UK white-ball tour in stunning style against Scotland.
Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight
Blake Caparello is disputing a positive drug test that's seen him scratched as David Nyika's opponent in their Auckland main event next Saturday.
Cycling silver as Lauren Parker smashes 44-year record
Lauren Parker is Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medallist adding a cycling silver to her triathlon gold.
Belief the key as Socceroos aim for perfect start
The Socceroos' third and potentially final phase of World Cup qualifying begins on Thursday night when they host Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
Tigers embrace pressure ahead of sold-out spoonbowl
The stakes are high for Wests Tigers in their final game of the NRL season, as Api Koroisau and Lachlan Galvin prepare to tackle the 'spoonbowl'.
Sharks’ Iro vows to tackle technique issues for finals
Cronulla centre Kayal Iro is aiming to keep the aggression in his game but clean up his tackle technique on the run to the NRL finals.
Tapine puts hand up to be Raiders’ full-time captain
With Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead having likely already played his last game with the club, forward Joe Tapine is eager to step into the role next year.
After Reynolds the Broncos can paint it Black: Hodges
Brisbane must prepare for life beyond Adam Reynolds, and former captain Justin Hodges speaks with authority when he says teenager Coby Black cannot be ignored.
Melbourne savour NRL silverware before final round
Awarding Melbourne the JJ Giltinan Shield, NRL boss Andrew Abdo has lauded coach Craig Bellamy after he steered the Storm to a sixth minor premiership.
Flanagan was right to lash us, say Dragons players
St George Illawarra's Jacob Liddle and Connor Muhleisen say the Dragons left Shane Flanagan little option but to blast the team after their loss to Parramatta.
Socceroos want ‘stress-free’ Cup qualifying campaign
Defender Kye Rowles has returned to his home town on the Gold Coast to help the Socceroos beat Bahrain and set sail for direct World Cup qualification in 2026.
Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking
Young Tasmanian Lachie Cowan has become a fixture in Carlton's defence and the childhood Blues fan is raring for his finals debut against the Brisbane Lions.
Bulldogs won’t risk Smith like Blues with Docherty
Bailey Smith is back training fully, but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the club will not be rushing the midfielder back from an ACL injury.
NRL reject Souths, Mitchell likely to serve ban in 2025
Latrell Mitchell is likely to serve his one-game suspension in 2025 after the NRL rejected South Sydney's application to have it wiped this season.
Port’s Hinkley says past is irrelevant to fresh finals
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the past is irrelevant ahead of his club's AFL qualifying final against Geelong at Adelaide Oval.
Broncos prop Haas to have foot surgery, Walsh out
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will have surgery on his foot next week, while Reece Walsh has been ruled out of the Broncos' round-27 clash with Melbourne.
Cowboys sack assistant coach Maloney after DUI charge
North Queensland have suffered a blow on the eve of the NRL finals with assistant coach James Maloney fired after a drink driving charge.
Tim Tszyu locks in US world title fight with Russian
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has the chance to emulate his father as a multiple world champion after locking in a date with destiny in Florida.
Proud patriot De Minaur primed for US Open Ashes battle
An honorary Brit and half of tennis's power couple, Alex de Minaur knows sentiment means nothing against English No.1 Jack Draper in the US Open quarter-finals.
Lion king Neale downplays chances of a third Brownlow
Brisbane ace Lachie Neale is kicking more goals but says his career-best form won't be rewarded with a third Brownlow medal.
James Turner conquers glandular fever to get 400m gold
James Turner has claimed his third straight Paralympic athletics gold, posting a world record in his T36 400m victory in Paris.
Agonising medal miss adds to Clifford’s Paris pain
Australian runner Jaryd Clifford will go home without a medal after being disqualifed in one race and coming fourth by 0.01secs in another.