Dazzling Dolphins consign Warriors to fourth on ladder
The Dolphins have walloped the Warriors 34-10, leaving the New Zealand-based side to play Penrith away in the first week of the finals.
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Penrith clinch NRL minor premiership, end Cowboys’ year
Penrith have beaten North Queensland 44-12 to claim the NRL's minor premiership for the third time in four years, while also ending the Cowboys' finals hopes.
Knights belt Dragons to enter finals as NRL’s form team
Newcastle will charge into the NRL finals on a nine-game winning streak after defeating St George Illawarra 32-12 to clinch fifth place on the ladder.
Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks
Essendon have got their AFLW season off to a flyer with a 19-point victory over Hawthorn, after Maddy Prespakis shook off a rib injury to inspire the Bombers.
I’ll be at Dragons in 2024: Ben Hunt
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt will not revisit his request for a release in a major boost for the struggling Dragons.
De Minaur destroys Jarry, into US Open fourth round
World No.13 Alex de Minaur has dispatched Chile's Nicolas Jarry in straight sets to join fellow Australian Rinky Hijikata in the US Open's last 16 in New York.
Arthars set to pip Oates for Broncos wing spot
Brisbane's Jesse Arthars trained all of Sunday's session on the left wing and is on track to beat Corey Oates for a spot against Melbourne in the NRL finals.
Cogger ready for NRL finals furnace as Penrith No.6
Jack Cogger arrived at Penrith prepared to be a back-up five-eighth, but is confident he has the experience not to be overawed playing at No.6 in the finals.
Roosters thrash Eels, Titans down Tigers in NRLW
A crushing of Parramatta has pitted the Roosters against Newcastle for the NRLW minor premiership as Gold Coast beat Wests Tigers to solidify a top four spot.
Nick Daicos ramps up training as Pies ready for finals
Nick Daicos appears unlikely to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne but he has resumed running as he pushes to return from injury.
Bulldogs’ grim NRL season worsens in loss to Titans
Gold Coast have beaten Canterbury 34-30 with Kieran Foran scoring a hat-trick and Dolphins-bound Bulldog Jake Averillo suffering a knee injury
Greiser makes mark as Richmond pip Brisbane in AFLW
Recruit Caitlin Greiser stood tall with a late goal as Richmond came back to beat Brisbane by six points in a thriller to begin their AFLW season.
Snapshot for round one of the AFLW season
A look at round one of the AFLW season, with Melbourne opening their premiership defence with a crushing 42-point win over Collingwood.
Sharks beat 12-man Raiders to secure home NRL final
Cronulla beat Canberra for the first time since 2018 with a 24-6 victory locking up a home elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
Master vs apprentice theme permeates NRL finals draw
Craig Fitzgibbon will face Trent Robinson in an do-or-die elimination final, while Warriors coach Andrew Webster will aim to upset Ivan Cleary's Penrith.
Goorjian defends rebuilding Boomers’ World Cup campaign
Dante Exum impressed as Australia beat Georgia 100-84 for a consolation basketball World Cup win that ended a short lived campaign.
Flanders’ AFL future locked in with four-year Suns deal
Midfielder Sam Flanders has signed a four-year deal to remain on the Gold Coast after finishing the AFL season in career-best form.
Melbourne Stars snare Ashes nemesis Brook for BBL
Harry Brook will make his Big Bash League debut after the Melbourne Stars pounced on the England Test batter in the tournament's overseas player draft.
Head onslaught lifts Australia to easy T20 victory
Opener Travis Head has struck a career-high 91 off 48 balls to lift Australia to a five-wicket victory in the third and final T20 clash with South Africa.
Ingles all-in on Paris, eyeing Boomers Games role
Joe Ingles insists he has a role to play in Paris with a new-look Boomers team after their Basketball World Cup campaign was cut short in the second round.
Hijikata craves more following breakout US Open run
Rinky Hijikata will be among nine Australian men in the world's top 100 following his inspired wildcard run to the US Open's last 16.
‘Invest in Sydney’: Aussie rules on the rise in NSW
Australian rules football is becoming the preferred sport for young women in NSW, with participation rates increasing by 60 per cent compared to 2022.
‘Not a victim’: Olam hopes his Storm hardships inspire
Melbourne centre Justin Olam wants his many supporters in Papua New Guinea to know he coped with his shock axing by having the right mental approach.
Try-scoring record is Young’s parting gift for Knights
With a pair of four-pointers against St George Illawarra, Dom Young confirmed the most prolific try-scoring season of any player in Newcastle's history.
Magpies’ Howe moves on from horror break as finals loom
Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe contemplated retirement after his horror arm break but is back firing for the Magpies' finals campaign.
AFL welcomes back Mark Thompson in grand final role
Troubled former Geelong coach and Essendon captain Mark Thompson will present the Jock McHale Medal to this year's AFL premiership coach.
Croker doesn’t want to be pity pick for Raiders
Jarrod Croker didn't like his one NRL game on the bench and would rather not finish his Canberra career as a passenger.
Raiders won’t fear tough Knights trip: Elliott
Adam Elliott is warning Newcastle his ex-Canberra teammates will have no fear entering the Knights' cauldron for this weekend's do-or-die elimination final.
NRL stands by under-fire finals stadium policy
Andrew Abdo insists there is no need for the NRL to move finals matches to bigger stadiums, despite fans being locked out of sold-out suburban grounds.
Roosters eye Joey Manu boost for Sharks finals clash
Reigning Golden Boot winner Joey Manu is set to be named by the Sydney Roosters as they head to Cronulla for Saturday's elimination final.
Broncos’ Mam ready for Nelson re-match with no fear
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam was trampled by Melbourne giant Nelseon-Asofa Solomona at Suncorp Stadium last year but he's made key changes in mind and body since.