Coach plays down niggle as Magpies do a ton of damage
Lachie Schultz kicked four goals and Nick Daicos contributed three as Collingwood capitalised on Richmond's turnovers for a convincing win at the MCG.
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Cowboys hail 300-gamer Taumalolo with Panthers upset
North Queensland handed NRL ladder leaders Penrith their second straight loss as they rewarded 300-gamer Jason Taumalolo with their 26-12 win.
Force upset Tahs to break Super Rugby Women hoodoo
The Western Force have pulled off a stellar second half comeback to end the NSW Waratahs 37-0 unbeaten streak against Australian opponents.
Dolphins make it eight straight wins after star injured
Selwyn Cobbo and Jamayne Isaako were the heroes for the Dolphins in a last-gasp 26-24 win over the Warriors after they lost Isaiya Katoa to a dislocated wrist.
Drua run rampant over Reds, seal Super finals spot
Fijiana Drua have delivered a statement to their Super Rugby Women rivals, thrashing the Queensland Reds to continue their push for the minor premiership.
Life’s a Beach: Socceroos goalkeeper embracing fame
Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach's newfound fame has extended to having a beach temporarily renamed in his honour, but he is taking it all in stride.
‘Valid question’: Maguire opens up on Broncos selection
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire insists the side can still play finals and won't be handing jerseys to promising young guns to get ready for 2027 just yet.
Form slump, off-field drama marring Raiders clash
Canberra will face St George Illawarra in a crucial clash for their NRL finals hopes with a form slump and suspension overshadowing the occasion.
Aussies slip as Yoon takes charge of PGA Championship
South Korean star Ina Yoon has left her rivals in her wake at the Women's PGA Championship, opening up a five-stroke lead midway through the tournament.
Roosters star eyes title before double club move
Sydney Roosters utility Connor Watson will have three clubs in the next three years but insists the Tricolours can give him the perfect send-off in 2026.
Worst match-up ever: star Docker has tongues wagging
Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson is being tipped to cause more havoc when the Dockers attempt to snare their 14th win in a row in Sunday's clash with Gold Coast.
Returning Tiger brings ‘class, experience, confidence’
Wests Tigers eagerly welcome the talismanic Adam Doueihi back from injury for their round-17 NRL clash against Newcastle.
Giants coach admits ‘obliteration’ as injuries worsen
GWS could lose two more players to season-ending injuries after a third straight loss where Giants coach Adam Kingsley was appalled a midfield "obliteration".
Queensland trio cleared by MRC to play Origin decider
Queensland will need to ease Roosters prop Lindsay Collins through concussion protocols in camp as he and two Maroons club teammates escaped suspension.
Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history
The Socceroos' bid for an elusive World Cup knockout win will come down to a do-or-die clash with Egypt in the round of 32.
Hawks star, two Giants hurt in night of carnage at MCG
Hawthorn star Nick Watson has produced a stunning three-goal burst, before going off with a hamstring injury in the Hawks' 14-point win over GWS at the MCG.
Three Maroons booked as Roosters extend Broncos pain
Roosters and Maroons guns Lindsay Collins, Robert Toia and Sam Walker have been put on report in a 24-18 win, to give Brisbane their seventh loss in a row.
Crichton has six appeal as Bulldogs blast past Titans
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton has notched three try assists as his side claimed a 30-12 win over Gold Coast.
‘An honour and a dream’: Joint jumping over Serena date
Australia's Maya Joint can hardly believe she's the one to face Serena Williams on the legend's Wimbledon comeback - but she senses it's a golden opportunity.
Heat is on as Sixers pin their BBL hopes on new coach
Former white-ball international star James Hopes has quit his post in charge of the BBL's Sydney Sixers in order to take up an opportunity with a rival state.
They sit there and throw stones: Suns coach hits back
Gold Coast are in a slump, but coach Damien Hardwick says the outside criticism is off the mark as the Suns prepare for Sunday's clash with Fremantle in Perth.
Veteran prop set to break hoodoo in right royal fashion
Royalty will be in attendance for Jason Taumalolo's historic 300th NRL game, and coach Todd Payten is relishing the occasion.
Too little, too late for Turkey who edge US in thriller
Kaan Ayhan scored with the final kick of the match as Turkey beat the United States 3-2 for their only win of the World Cup.
Rules changes leading to more injuries: Crows coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes AFL rule changes have led to an increase in soft-tissue injuries as he loses another player to a hamstring strain.
Rivalry still burns 15 years on from Manly-Storm brawl
Manly are preparing to host NRL rivals Melbourne at Brookvale Oval, the site of the team's most heated clash some 15 years ago.
Honesty key for Raiders ahead of crunch clash
Canberra must win against St George Illawarra to keep their finals hopes alive and Matt Timoko has revealed how the locker room is feeling ahead of the game.
‘We’ll look at it’: how Freo plan to protect Jackson
Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson has thrust himself into Brownlow medal contention with a series of hot displays, but how will things change with Sean Darcy back?
Keep the lid on: why Blues ruck isn’t thinking finals
A revival under Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has rekindled hope for a late finals bid, but ruck Marc Pittonet says thinking of September is premature.
Room for two: Woolf answers Dolphins 2027 halves puzzle
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf hopes a new deal for No.6 Kodi Nikorima can be done and insists there is room for him and England star George Williams in 2027.
‘Embrace it’: unsung Aussie eyes major golf spoils
Australian surprise packet Karis Davidson is outright second after the first round of the $18 million Women's PGA Championship in Minnesota.
Scoreless wonder: ‘special’ Socceroos book last-32 spot
The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.