Dearden inspires Cowboys to gritty win over Bulldogs
North Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden has conjured the match winning play late in a vital 20-18 win over Canterbury in Townsville.
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Mostert pips Supercars rival Waters in Sydney showdown
Walkinshaw Andretti United star Chaz Mostert has pulled off back-to-back wins in Sydney, emerging victorious in a pulsating showdown with rival Cam Waters.
Brooks on brink of first finals after big Manly win
Manly have put on a second-half clinic to overcome a slow start and beat Gold Coast 38-8, all but ending Des Hasler's hopes of taking the Titans to the finals.
Pearce injury scare as Dockers crush Demons in Perth
Fremantle have surged into the top four and Melbourne's finals hopes hang in the balance following the Dockers' 50-point win in Perth.
Ice-cool Cleary saves Panthers in golden-point thriller
Nathan Cleary has powered Penrith to a 28-26 win over the Dolphins by kicking a 45-metre golden-point field goal.
Brisbane pip Swans in AFL thriller
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has hailed his team's resilience after their tense two-point win over ladder leaders Sydney at the Gabba.
Fever run hot to douse Lightning in netball semi-final
West Coast Fever have set up a Super Netball preliminary final with the Melbourne Vixens after a 10-goal semi-final win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in Perth
Giants crush road strugglers Suns in AFL finals push
Greater Western Sydney have claimed a 39-point victory against Gold Coast, with the Suns' poor form on the road leaving them outside the top eight.
Souths win Gosford try-fest to keep finals hopes alive
South Sydney were too strong for a spirited but inexperienced Wests Tigers side, snatching an enthralling 42-28 victory in front of 16,284 on the Central Coast.
Wallabies deny Georgia, brace for top-ranked Springboks
The Wallabies have eked out a 40-29 victory over Georgia to extend their unbeaten run under coach Joe Schmidt to three wins but they now face a huge challenge.
Thunderbirds smash Vixens to make netball grand final
Defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey has powered the Adelaide Thunderbirds to a 68-43 win over Melbourne Vixens and into the Super Netball grand final.
Walsh fires as Broncos snap six-game losing streak
Reece Walsh has scored a try and set up two others, giving Brisbane hope they can still make the NRL's finals after a 30-14 win over Newcastle.
Livewire Ginnivan stars as Hawks crush Magpies
Jack Ginnivan has produced a career-best performance to lead AFL finals hopefuls Hawthorn to a stirring victory over his former club Collingwood.
Mostert shakes off rivals for opening Sydney race win
Walkinshaw Andretti United's Chaz Mostert has broken through in Sydney for his second Supercars win of the year, tightening his claim on a maiden championship.
Storm’s Anderson stars in win, injured in last play
Melbourne winger Grant Anderson has starred with two tries in the Storm's 24-8 win over the Sydney Roosters but hurt himself in the final play of the match.
I picked a fight with Dixon, says Port Adelaide coach
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he recently "picked a fight" with key forward Charlie Dixon, who played a starring role in a win over Richmond.
Walsh sees more space on Reynolds’ Broncos return
Adam Reynolds' return from a biceps injury has given Reece Walsh the space he desperately craves, as Brisbane prepare to mount a late-season resurgence.
Norris and Piastri on pole as McLaren take charge
McLaren take out the front row for the first time since 2012 as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri aim to turn up heat on Max Verstappen at Hungary Grand Prix.
Horschel hits the front as Lowry falters in Open rain
Billy Horschel has come through the pack to lead the British Open as "brutal" conditions played havoc with the overnight leaders at Royal Troon.
Olympic wheel turns for Meares to chef de mission role
Two-time Olympic cycling gold medallist Anna Meares knew soon after retiring from competition she wanted to be chef de mission of the Australian team.
Sezer latest Tiger in trouble as NRL fines, bans mount
Aidan Sezer is facing the seventh ban for a Wests Tigers player this season, with he and teammates having already missed 12 games and paid $22,850 in fines.
Des Hasler labels Brookvale return as ‘part of theatre’
Des Hasler is set to walk through the doors at Brookvale against a Manly side reaching heights at their spiritual ground not seen since his early days as coach.
Dire to on fire: Ciraldo’s Bulldogs methods paying off
After a difficult first season as Canterbury coach, Cameron Ciraldo's management is paying off in the form of on-field NRL success.
Crows’ Keays cleared of tackle after ‘confusing week’
Adelaide forward Ben Keays has been found to have showed a "duty of care" in a tackle that forced Essendon's Jye Caldwell off the field for a concussion test.
Panthers rest Origin quintet as Nathan Cleary returns
Penrith have got one superstar back for their clash against the Dolphins, but none of their NSW State of Origin representatives will join Nathan Cleary.
Scott hot but Day cools on British Open ‘moving day’
Early third-round starters in the British Open have taken advantage of mild conditions at Royal Troon with Australia's former world No.1 Adam Scott to the fore.
NRL stands firm on Origin bans, handling of fight night
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has rejected calls for State of Origin bans to only be served in representative matches, backing the league's current judicial system.
Scott hot as wind eases for British Open ‘moving day’
Early third-round starters in the British Open have taken advantage of mild conditions at Royal Troon with Australia's former world No.1 Adam Scott to the fore.
Day and night for Australia’s hopes at the British Open
Jason Day remains the last realistic Australian hope for glory at the British Open after a day when Cameron Smith suffered a dismal exit at Royal Troon.
Scott starts hot as British Open reaches ‘moving day’
Early third-round starters in the British Open have taken advantage of mild conditions at Royal Troon with Australia's former world No.1 Adam Scott to the fore.
Storm’s Anderson stars in win, ends match in agony
Melbourne winger Grant Anderson has starred with two tries in the Storm's 24-8 win over the Sydney Roosters but hurt himself in the final play of the match.