Hauser hails new triathlon home ahead of Olympics
Australian triathlon has launched a high-performance hub as it builds towards the Los Angeles and Brisbane Olympics, with Matt Hauser as its top medal hope.
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ACL comeback twins fire Cowboys towards finals
North Queensland centre Tom Chester spent 600 days in NRL exile after a second ACL tear and credits his return to Heilum Luki, who went through the same ordeal.
AFL brings in lawyers to decide Cats controversy
The AFL probe into Geelong's handling of its secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij continues, while the defender will be rested this weekend.
Matildas star’s warning over A-Leagues pay row
As uncertainty surrounds the future of the A-Leagues, Australian defender Ellie Carpenter claims she is concerned by the state of the domestic game.
Test runs the key: why Webster is not Green with envy
Beau Webster is not trying to compete with fellow allrounder Cameron Green for a regular Test spot because he regards himself as a top batter in his own right.
My time is up: Veteran prop outlines NRL exit plan
Former NSW State of Origin prop Nathan Brown has revealed he has long intended to make 2026 his last season in the NRL, as he eyes off a finals exit at Manly.
Aussie up next: Slater’s sizzling double-barrelled show
Twenty-six years since winning his first Tahiti crown, Kelly Slater has wowed again with a near-perfect Teahupo'o heat to set up a date with Jack Robinson.
Dogs feel benefit of ultimate restart in NRL finals run
Canterbury's revival has coincided with the NRL's reduction in set restarts, with players believing this style of football suits them ahead of the finals.
Aussie open water swim queen triumphs at Pan Pacs
Moesha Johnson has opened Australia's medal account at the Pan Pacific swimming titles, winning gold in the 10km open water race.
Brisbane rake’s season over, set for shoulder surgery
Brisbane hooker Cory Paix will undergo shoulder surgery earlier than scheduled and will miss the rest of 2026, allowing Billy Walters an extended run at No.9.
Vine time: Matildas hero seals A-League Women return
Cortnee Vine is back in the A-League Women while veteran Tameka Yallop has departed Brisbane to join another championship contender.
Hobbled Suaalii scratched for Wallabies’ Japan rematch
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been ruled out of the Wallabies' Japan rematch while Miles Amatosero has learnt his punishment following an Osaka red card.
‘Lots of options’: Carey coy on changed batting order
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey has been Australia's saviour with the bat and while he's not certain were in the order he will come in, he does know why he's firing.
‘Put on a show’: Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test
Jake Weatherald has made the most of a county cricket stint to find form and belief in his methods as he readies to play Test cricket in the city of his birth.
Too risky: players push back on NRL playoff concept
The NRL is exploring the concept of a third-place play off in grand final week, but two Canterbury players say the match would not be worth it.
Gagai’s bold claim as Knights set sights on finals
Dane Gagai has experienced heartbreak in Newcastle's quest for an NRL premiership, but he believes they can finally win it this year.
‘Doesn’t look good’: Socceroos defender’s injury blow
Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is feared to have suffered an Achilles tendon injury while playing for Swansea City.
Sullivan eyes finals debut after frustrating year
After a year of being frustrated by the NRL's new six-man bench rule, Rabbitohs' Jayden Sullivan is finally poised for extended game time in the halves.
Sharks rep star cops ban, Raiders prop spared
The NRL's match review has decided the fate of Cronulla forward Addin Fonua-Blake after he was sin-binned for a high tackle on a St George Illawarra player.
Cats board hold crisis meeting over concussion deal
Geelong will reply on Tuesday afternoon after the AFL sent them a 'please explain' over the secret concussion deal with defender Jake Kolodjashnij.
Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head
Travis Head will play in Australia, South Africa, India and England in the next 12 months and has revealed why he can succeed as an opener everywhere.
Aussie jumping for joy after dream win at world titles
It was a dream come true for Izobelle Louison-Roe when she soared to the gold medal in the high jump at the world athletics under-20 championships.
How PNG Chiefs poached Penrith star To’o in major coup
The PNG Chiefs have completed another significant signing with the recruitment of star NRL winger Brian To'o.
Penrith hold hope Yeo repeats past premiership heroics
Penrith star Isaah Yeo has avoided surgery on an injured pectoral muscle for now, but the Panthers will take a wait-and-see approach on his rehabilitation.
‘Make it work’: Dolphins reveal how stars will stay
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf holds no fears of November 1 as he explains why he's confident the club's soon to be off-contract household names will stay.
‘Special talent’: Dragons young gun in World Cup mix
Rising star Hamish Stewart is being touted as a Kangaroos World Cup bolter after leading St George Illawarra to a shock win over top-four heavyweights Cronulla.
Pies shower Frampton with All-Australian love
Billy Frampton is fast becoming the hero of Collingwood's injury-hit defence, with his strong form helping the club secure a finals berth.
Suaalii call a ‘first world problem’ for Wallabies
How Les Kiss tweaks his squad, especially in the halves and midfield, for a Townsville rematch with Japan will provide clues ahead of next year's World Cup.
Saints superstar learns hamstring injury fate
St Kilda's wildcard hopes are hanging by a thread and they will have to make a last-ditch bid to qualify without hamstrung star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
St Kilda superstar injured in key loss to Carlton
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's season appears over after the superstar Saint suffered a devastating left hamstring injury in a critical 44-point loss to Carlton.
‘It hurts’: Dragons jolt Sharks’ top-two finals hopes
Cronulla's hopes of hosting a first-week NRL final have suffered a major setback with a shock derby loss to lowly arch-rivals St George Illawarra.