Fittler lauds Mitchell as NSW star sits out Origin I
A calf injury has forced South Sydney and NSW superstar Latrell Mitchell to pull out of State of Origin I in Adelaide.
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Adelaide back Rankine to shine against former AFL club
Adelaide expect star recruit Izak Rankine to thrive under the pressure of playing against his former club Gold Coast for the first time.
Ex-Hawks official Burt denies claims in racism inquiry
Former Hawthorn official Jason Burt has given a wide-ranging interview in response to the claims of historic racism at the club.
Fractured neck for Vest as Queensland injuries pile up
Reds flanker Conner Vest remains in a New Zealand hospital with a fractured neck while captains Liam Wright and Tate McDermott were also injured in Dunedin.
DCE bakes Maroons’ right edge ahead of Latrell test
Valentine Holmes looks set to defend on Queensland's right edge against Blues star Latrell Mitchell, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow moved to the Maroons' left edge.
Tabuai-Fidow lands Origin return after Dolphins move
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow knew leaving the comforts of the far north was a risk but a Redcliffe fishing buddy and some sparkling NRL form quickly eased his mind.
Suaalii’s move could make others follow to rugby: Koula
Manly centre and rugby union target Tolutau Koula admits Joseph-Aukuso's Suaalii's move to the 15-man game could make it more enticing for NRL players to leave.
NRLW’s Southwell questions ‘disorganised’ Origin change
The NRL blindsided women's State of Origin players by only informing them of changes to the series after they had arrived in camp.
Dolphins’ Isaako inspired by late father’s words
Jamayne Isaako nearly quit the game after his dad died but some sound advice has given the winger a new lease of life under Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins.
Hawks overcome inaccuracy for shock win over Saints
Hawthorn captain James Sicily was mighty as his team overcame bad goalkicking to score a shock AFL win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Jackson inspires Dockers to thrilling upset of Demons
Fremantle have surged to a fourth straight win, upsetting Melbourne by seven points in a tight and tense AFL clash at the MCG.
Fijian Drua edge Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby shootout
The Fijian Drua have survived a late fightback from Moana Pasifika to claim a 47-46 Super Rugby Pacific win in Lautoka.
Blues star Cerra offered one-game ban in major blow
Struggling Carlton could be without star midfielder Adam Cerra for a crucial clash with Melbourne after he was offered a one-game ban for a dangerous tackle.
Late Lightning strike downs gallant Magpies
Sunshine Coast Lightning have eased ahead in the last 90 seconds to win 66-62 and bring a difficult week to a heartbreaking close for the Collingwood Magpies.
Telea scores four tries in Blues’ Super Rugby victory
The Blues have taken a major step towards securing a top-four berth in Super Rugby Pacific with a 36-25 win over the Hurricanes.
No panic for Cats as Giants’ Greene inspires AFL upset
Toby Greene has celebrated his 200-game milestone in style with four goals as GWS scored a surprise seven-point win over Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Broncos topple fast-finishing Warriors in Napier
An undermanned Brisbane have survived a late Warriors fightback in a thrilling 26-22 NRL win in Napier.
Raiders edge Souths amid Harawira-Naera concerns
A worrying medical incident involving Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera has overshadowed a 33-26 win for Canberra at South Sydney.
Thunderbirds beat Fever in Super Netball thriller
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have protected their lead on the Super Netball ladder with a one-point win over the West Coast Fever.
Chiefs beat Brumbies to confirm Super Rugby dominance
The Chiefs have handed the Brumbies a big home Super Rugby Pacific defeat, beating the ACT-based side 31-21 at GIO Stadium.
Suns down Bulldogs to kickstart AFL finals push
Gold Coast have boosted their finals hopes after a dramatic seven-point win over the Western Bulldogs in Darwin, with Jack Lukosius and Matt Rowell starring.
Croker to play 300th NRL match at home – Stuart
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart will rest Jarrod Croker next weekend to set up a fairytale 300th NRL game for the injury-plagued veteran.
Suns’ push for finals not about me: coach Dew
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is adamant the Suns are becoming a "real footy club" but doesn't want to make their push for a maiden finals berth about him.
Raiders’ Harawira-Naera hoping for imminent NRL return
Corey Harawira-Naera has been discharged from hospital after experiencing a seizure during Canberra's NRL match against South Sydney.
Koroisau to break Wests Tigers’ NSW Origin drought
Wests Tigers fans will be cheering for Api Koroisau when he becomes the club's first NSW State of Origin representative since 2017.
Kokkinakis ready for Wimbledon reunion with Kyrgios
Thanasi Kokkinakis has delivered positive news about the return of Nick Kyrgios, saying his mate is looking positive for Wimbledon after his injury woes.
Life of making and collecting displayed in ceramic show
Kylie Johnson's personal ceramics collection is on show as part of an exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane.
Pumped-up Birrell to make most of French Open wildcard
Australian wildcard Kim Birrell plans to go out swinging when she makes her French Open debut at Roland Garros.
De Minaur to learn from past mistakes at Roland Garros
Alex de Minaur has a steely new mindset as he leads Australia's nine-strong Australian Open assault at the French Open in Paris.
Origin returns Maroons’ Flegler to natural environment
Queensland prop Tom Flegler has promised fireworks in his State of Origin return, embracing his role as an enforcer in the wake of Josh Papalii's retirement.
Collins finds purity, expects ‘another level’ in Origin
Lindsay Collins has found football "purity" after his 2021 ACL tear, and expects to step up a level from 2022's Origin decider that left him concussed.