Short-handed Aussies call on support in T20 warm-up win
Australia, at one stage fielding four members of their support staff, have comfortably beaten Namibia in a Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game.
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Irankunda ready to handle Socceroos pressure: Arnold
Nestory Irankunda will be given the chance to impress Graham Arnold after winning his first Socceroos call-up.
Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies’ clash with Dogs
Scott Pendlebury has failed to complete Collingwood's training session because of an arm injury and has been ruled out of their Western Bulldogs encounter.
‘I was once a lock’: Cobbo stirs up Maroons Hornet nest
Queensland utility Selwyn Cobbo can cover fullback, wing and centre but has revealed he was once a lock and will fill any role coach Billy Slater has for him.
‘Untouchable’ NSW duo wait as Hynes sits out training
Nicho Hynes failed to train in the first hit-out for Michael Maguire's new-look NSW State of Origin side.
Trindall’s Sharks return ends ‘uncomfortable’ saga
Cronulla playmaker Braydon Trindall has learned a "painful" lesson and is ready to return to the NRL, says coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
DCE opens up on ‘good question’ about Maroons future
Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans says his State of Origin availability remains a "year-by-year" decision but he is still loving every minute of it.
Failed Fifita signing won’t impact Crichton’s next move
Angus Crichton has stated he has no ill-feeling towards the Sydney Roosters over the botched signing of David Fifita, as he weighs up re-signing with the club.
AFL’s mid-season rule tweak won’t change much: coaches
The AFL is making a mid-season change to the controversial holding-the-ball rule after a backlash led by coaches.
Olakau’atu hopes NSW fans forgive him for Maroons post
Haumole Olakau'atu grew up supporting Queensland in State of Origin, but the NSW debutant insists he now bleeds blue.
De Minaur and Kokkinakis break Aussie duck in Paris
Main man Alex de Minaur and marathon man Thanasi Kokkinakis have at last broken Australia's Roland Garros duck - and in brilliantly contrasting fashion.
Father’s drug charges never swayed Haas Origin focus
Payne Haas has been contending with plenty off the field in recent weeks, but missing State of Origin never crossed the star prop's mind.
Reds want to keep winning ways ahead of Super finals
Reds coach Les Kiss is expecting their battle with arch-rivals NSW to be emotionally charged as his team look to build into the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Braydon Trindall has point to prove on NRL return
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall will line up in Nicho Hynes' absence for his first game since failing roadside drug and alcohol tests.
Canberra Raiders re-sign NRLW coach, target new talent
Re-signed Canberra women's team coach Darrin Borthwick is targeting a finals berth in the Raiders' second season in the NRLW.
NSW prop Leniu ready for fans’ boos after racism saga
NSW prop Spencer Leniu says boos won't put him off in his State of Origin debut, less than three months after his eight-game ban for racially abusing Ezra Mam.
Olympics never in doubt despite injury: Matildas’ Hunt
Matildas defender Clare Hunt says she never doubted she could overcome a foot injury in time to be ready for the looming Olympic Games in Paris.
Roosters hope NSW loss is their gain with fresh Teddy
The Roosters are relishing having James Tedesco on deck as statistics show the side has won only 46 per cent of games in the State of Origin period since 2018.
Arzani set to be rewarded with Socceroos squad recall
Melbourne Victory ace Daniel Arzani is set to return to the Socceroos set-up, after last winning a cap back in 2018.
Big Mac ready to deliver in key role for Gold Coast
Exciting Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew has put his hand up for the big jobs after impressing against Carlton goal machine Charlie Curnow.
Walsh commits to Broncos, gets Slater boost for Origin
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh says he will re-sign with Brisbane and stay there for the rest of his career as he gets a lift from mentoring by Billy Slater.
Aussie batter Burns to play for Italy in T20 Cup push
Heartbroken former Australia batter Joe Burns is switching to play for Italy ahead of a T20 World Cup qualifying push as a tribute to his late brother Dominic.
Mixed feelings for DCE as Trbojevic replaces Tedesco
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans is gutted that NSW captain James Tedesco has been dropped but proud of Manly teammate Jake Trbojevic for filling breach.
No second guessing in Dearden’s Origin return
Tom Dearden has learnt to be comfortable in his own shoes as he prepares to walk in Cameron Munster's for Queensland in the State of Origin series.
Legend Akermanis urges Rayner to lift Lions out of rut
Brisbane legend Jason Akermanis has urged the Lions' No.1 draft pick Cam Rayner to deliver on his potential and finally become a star of the AFL.
Nadal beaten in possible last French Open clash
Fourteen-time winner Rafael Nadal may have played his last match at the French Open after being beaten in the first round at Roland Garros by Alexander Zverev.
No regrets for Purcell after underarm misery in Paris
Max Purcell has suffered an agonising five-set loss, even failing with an underarm serve when he had match point, as Australia's French Open drought continued.
Hawthorn racism claim reaches another stalemate
The Hawthorn racism saga could be headed for the Federal Court after the Human Rights Commission terminated a claim by First Nations former players.
Fifita has point to prove after Origin snub: Titans CEO
Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell says the club was surprised at David Fifita's axing from the Queensland side but tips him to respond with a vengeance on the field
Bombers star Ridley wants more growth as finals beckon
Jordan Ridley made a stunning return from injury in Essendon's round-11 win over Richmond and believes Brad Scott's side can do plenty more damage this season.
Arthur won’t be out of NRL for long: Gutherson
Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson says Brad Arthur is a must-consider for any club seeking a new head coach.