Luai backs Hynes pairing in Cleary’s Origin absence
NSW and Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match as Jarome Luai sizes up a halves pairing with Nicho Hynes.
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Nothing wrong with Bombers’ Wright but return unclear
Peter Wright is fit to return from a dislocated shoulder but Essendon coach Brad Scott says he is unsure if he'll pick the key forward to play against Carlton.
Glory daze as coach Ruben Zadkovich walks away
Perth Glory have dropped an unexpected bombshell by announcing coach Ruben Zadkovich has quit his post to pursue other opportunities.
Warriors backer apologises for NRL ref integrity attack
The boss of the Warrior's major sponsor has publicly apologised after an attack on the integrity of the NRL's referees was called out as fanciful and insulting.
Controversial penalty helps Raiders tame raging Tigers
A penalty goal in the dying minutes has allowed Canberra to survive an almighty scare from the Wests Tigers, holding on for a breathless 20-19 NRL win.
Blues win dents Highlanders’ Super Rugby playoff hopes
A gritty 16-9 win at Eden Park has assured the Blues of third place in Super Rugby Pacific and left the Highlanders looking nervously over their shoulder.
Petracca stars for Demons as Blues’ woes worsen
Christian Petracca starred and Bayley Fritsch kicked two goals as Melbourne held off Carlton by 17 points in a low-scoring affair.
Super Rugby finals dream alive as Force welcome Chiefs
The Highlanders' round-15 defeat to the Blues means the Western Force host the Chiefs still dreaming of making the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Kokkinakis bows out in French Open third-round thriller
Thanasi Kokkinakis has bowed out of the French Open with a frustrating third-round loss, ending Australia's singles hopes at the Paris clay-court grand slam.
Voss concedes clock is ticking on Blues’ AFL season
Carlton's loss to Melbourne on Friday night was their fifth straight defeat as a long-awaited AFL finals berth slips further from their grasp.
Stuart lashes ‘muppets’ as Croker call vindicated
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his decision to rest Jarrod Croker for the clash against Wests Tigers took a level of leadership unknown to his detractors.
Carlton players cop heat over AFL form slump
Sam Docherty says Carlton's players believe in the plans laid out by coach Michael Voss but are frustrated by their inability to execute on game day.
City, Mariners hope to deliver on the pitch in ALM GF
After a stuttering build-up to the A-League Men grand final, Melbourne City and Central Coast will attempt to end the season with a bang.
Dragons aren’t short on leadership options: Lawrie
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie insists the Dragons have depth of leaders after they controversially named Jack de Belin fill-in captain last week.
Raider Fogarty feels for Tigers after crucial penalty
A last-minute penalty goal denied Wests Tigers a famous victory over Canberra, and the man who struck the final blow admits he feels for the joint venture side.
Craig Bellamy surprised but happy with Ryles’s decision
Jason Ryles's decision to choose Melbourne over St George Illawarra came as a surprise to head coach Craig Bellamy but he's happy to welcome him back in 2024.
Penny Taylor to join Gaze in basketball’s Hall of Fame
Australian basketball world champion and two-time Olympic silver medallist Penny Taylor will be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame later this year.
Bulldogs predict improved Pangai after Origin debut
Tevita Pangai Jr will play for Canterbury against the Roosters with Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo confident the prop will be boosted by his Origin experience.
Drua seal Super Rugby finals berth as Reds wilt in Fiji
The Queensland Reds face a nervous wait on their finals fate after the Fijian Drua dominated them in Suva to secure their own post-season campaign.
Port thrash Hawthorn to set club record AFL win streak
Port Adelaide have smashed Hawthorn by 55 points for their ninth win in a row, an AFL record for the South Australian club.
Johnson dances through the Dolphins in big Warriors win
The Warriors have got their NRL season back on track with a 30-8 win over an undermanned Dolphins outfit in Auckland.
Drua dedicate historic Super moment to bereaved Byrne
Captain Meli Derenalagi has dedicated Fijian Drua's history-making win over the Queensland Reds to Mick Byrne, following the recent death of the coach's father.
Hawthorn coach feels for all linked to racism saga
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says whether Cyril Rioli can mend relations with the Hawks amid the racism saga is up to the four-time premiership star.
Origin guns Arrow, Murray injured as Souths whip Titans
Winger Alex Johnston has scored a hat-trick to take his career tally to 178, but two other Souths stars were injured as the Rabbitohs thumped the Titans 46-28.
Warner to retire from Tests during Australian summer
Opening batter David Warner says he will retire from Test cricket midway through the 2023-24 Australian summer season with plans to bow out at the SCG.
Magpies stun Thunderbirds in emotional netball win
Collingwood have shocked Super Netball leaders Adelaide 53-50 to win their final home game in Melbourne before exiting the competition.
Broncos triumph in NRL heavyweight bout with Sharks
With key players backing up from State of Origin duties, Brisbane have come out on top in their heavyweight bout with Cronulla in a 20-12 win in Sydney.
Mariners smash Melbourne City 6-1 in ALM grand final
The Central Coast Mariners are A-League Men champions after claiming an upset 6-1 win over Melbourne City in front of 26,523 fans at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
Geelong snap losing streak with vital win over Bulldogs
Geelong's premiership defence is back on track after securing a crucial 22-point win over the inaccurate Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.
Fowler sets new Super Netball record in Fever win
West Coast Fever have survived a late scare to defeat Sunshine Coast Lightning 69-65 with Jhaniele Fowler topping 5000 Super Netball goals
Suns scorch home for vital AFL win against Adelaide
Gold Coast have overturned a first-half deficit to beat Adelaide by 35 points and keep themselves in the hunt to play AFL finals for the first time.