Marsh happy to hand opening spot back to Travis Head
Mitch Marsh was promoted to opener in Tuesday's 37-run T20 loss to the West Indies, but the skipper will slot back to No.3 for this year's World Cup.
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Cobbo will star as Broncos centre if he owns it: Renouf
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf insists Selwyn Cobbo can be "a great success" in his new centre position with the looming defensive challenge the biggest test.
Retiring Warner goes down swinging in loss to Windies
The West Indies have avoided a 3-0 series whitewash after posting 6-220 and restricting Australia to 5-183 for a 37-run victory in the T20 clash in Perth.
Bennett’s blast puts Dolphins on notice ahead of trial
Wayne Bennett has given the Dolphins a giant spray at training ahead of naming Herbie Farnworth and Thomas Flegler to play a trial against the Titans.
Refreshed Sandgroper Beth Mooney itching for WACA Test
Beth Mooney is thriving in the WA set-up and aiming to post a big score in her adopted state during this week's Test match against South Africa at the WACA.
Kookaburras crush Ireland, Pro League hosts India await
A 5-0 Pro League defeat of newcomers Ireland has given the Kookaburras the chance to test their depth ahead of a clash with in-form hosts India.
Lomax a winger for now but prefers centre stage
Zac Lomax could become a full-time winger under new St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan after a pre-season spent roaming around the backline.
Panthers back May to hit ground running at centre
Penrith's Taylan May will be tasked with replacing superstar centre Stephen Crichton when he returns from a year on the sidelines.
Australian Open chief considers Sunday women’s final
Switching the men's and women's Australian Open singles finals in a grand slam first is understood to be under consideration for the agenda-setting tournament.
Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears
The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.
Olam hands NRL’s PNG expansion bid a reality check
Wests Tigers recruit Justin Olam has urged caution over plans to base an NRL expansion side in Australia rather than in Papua New Guinea.
At 205cm, Broncos’ big Ben has a giant mongrel streak
Brisbane prop Ben Te Kura stands at an NRL record 205cm and will run out against Wynnum on Saturday with a reputation for having aggression to go with his size.
Wallabies to host World Cup slayers Wales twice in 2024
The Wallabies will play a total of six home Tests against Wales, Georgia, New Zealand and world champions South Africa in 2024.
Arnold remains upbeat over Socceroos’ Asian Cup exit
Graham Arnold is seeing the positives from the Socceroos' testing Asian Cup campaign that ended in a quarter-final exit at the hands of South Korea.
Big-name playmakers return for second Super Rugby trial
Noah Lolesio and Tom Lynagh will run out for their respective Super Rugby Pacific clubs in trial matches this weekend.
Weight is over for Dolphins’ pacy cult hero Te Whare
Dolphins centre Valynce Te Whare lost 10kg in a personalised boot camp in the pre-season and has gained pace and agility ahead of the trial with CQ Capras.
Thompson, Tiafoe storm into Dallas Open quarters
Jordan Thompson has roared into the ATP Tour's Dallas Open quarter-finals with a two-set win, but fellow Aussie Rinky Hijikata crashed out in similar fashion.
Jelacic, Rojas give Roar ALM finals hope in tough times
Brisbane's acting head coach Ruben Zadkovich has a high opinion of Keegan Jelacic and Marco Rojas, who have injected quality at just the right time.
Warner fires in T20 milestone, Australia post 7-213
Australia has posted 7-213 against West Indies in Hobart on the back of David Warner's 36-ball 70 in his 100th T20 international.
Unfinished business as usual for stable, hungry Lions
Darcy Gardiner played as a forward and draftee Logan Morris impressed in an internal Brisbane trial which also featured an encouraging Will Ashcroft appearance.
Sobey’s 37 leads Bullets to easy win over 36ers
Brisbane are on the verge of ending their long playoff drought after thrashing Adelaide by 18 points behind ex-36er Nathan Sobey's brilliance.
Warner, Zampa star as Australia beat West Indies in T20
A David Warner half-century and three wickets from Adam Zampa have helped Australia to an 11-run T20 win over the West Indies in Hobart.
Vasiljevic gives strong backing to Sixers coach Ninnis
Dejan Vasiljevic has issued a public plea for Scott Ninnis, Isaac Humphries, Trey Kell and former star Antonius Cleveland to join him as long-term 36ers.
Keeney misses out on third diving medal at Doha worlds
Maddison Keeney has had to settle for fourth place in the 3m springboard as she missed out on a third diving medal at the Doha world aquatic championships.
Radical McEvoy ‘thesis’ opens audacious 2032 Games bid
Barely a year ago Cameron McEvoy was done with the sport, but the 29-year-old swimmer is now a world champion with ambitions to race at Brisbane's 2032 Games.
‘My career won’t be complete’: Ward bent on GWS flag
In his 17 years in the AFL system, Callan Ward has been a captain and a best-and-fairest winner but says he feels unfulfilled without a premiership.
Aussie quick Johnson set for home international debut
Left-arm quick Spencer Johnson is relishing selection for his home international debut in Australia's next Twenty20 game against the West Indies.
Enhanced Games grossly irresponsible: anti-doping chief
The chief of Australian sport's anti-doping agency has slammed the proposed Enhanced Games as "grossly irresponsible" and putting profit before health.
Kit debacle delays Wellington’s A-League Men win
Western United's shambolic A-League Men's season has taken another turn after John Aloisi's side took the wrong kit to Wellington in their loss to the Phoenix.
Roth’s pride as JackJumpers boost winning season record
Missing several key players, SEM Phoenix had coach Mike Kelly ejected on their way to a 94-67 NBL loss at the hands of the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Sailor stars for Broncos in compelling NRL recall bid
Tristan Sailor shone at No.1 for Brisbane in a 26-16 trial win over Wynnum-Manly while Tesi Niu scored three tries in the Dolphins' 58-6 victory over CQ Capras.