Blues enforcer Martin sets sights on wounded Munster
Liam Martin had been at risk of missing the State of Origin series through injury but is now primed to reprise his role as Cameron Munster's agitator in chief.
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Paisami in early return for Reds’ crunch Super test
Reds centre Hunter Paisami will make a timely return from a knee injury, named on the bench in effectively a must-win clash in Dunedin against the Highlanders.
Injury rules Wallabies prop Robertson out of World Cup
The Rugby World Cup hopes of Western Force prop Tom Robertson are over after scans confirmed he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
No reservations about picking de Belin as captain: Carr
Jack de Belin spent more than two years subject to the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy but coach Ryan Carr had no qualms with selecting him as fill-in captain.
Dragons land NZ sevens gold medallist Nathan-Wong
NZ sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong will switch codes and join St George Illawarra in the NRLW while Corban Baxter and Brydie Parker return for the Sydney Roosters.
Releasing son only ‘selfish’ call of Arthur’s tenure
Coach Brad Arthur has breathed a sigh of relief after releasing his son Jake, who was the victim of booing and social media abuse during his time at the Eels.
‘Fittest at club’ Sailor earns Broncos NRL chance
Regarded as the fittest man at the club, Tristan Sailor will join his father as a Brisbane NRL player when he wears the No.1 against the Warriors on Saturday.
Old foes Gilbert, Fifita now Maroons brothers in arms
Tom Gilbert and David Fifita enjoyed a ferocious north-south Brisbane rivalry as junior players but now they are united for a common cause.
Pittonet deal not linked to De Koning future: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss is adamant ruckman Marc Pittonet's new four-year deal isn't linked to out-of-contract tall Tom De Koning's future at the AFL club.
NSW’s Mitchell keen to silence Maroons’ Origin boasts
Latrell Mitchell is eager to prove that State of Origin means as much to NSW as it does Queensland.
Luai becomes NSW’s shock option as back-up dummy-half
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai could end up filling in for Apisai Koroisau at dummy-half in State of Origin I, emerging as the Blues option to spell the hooker.
Lyon tried to lure McQualter back to St Kilda
Richmond caretaker coach Andrew McQualter's sliding doors moment could have landed him back at St Kilda as an assistant to Ross Lyon this season.
Hynes’ mother can attend State of Origin opener
Nicho Hynes' is hopeful his mother can be in Adelaide for his Origin debut, after lawyers confirmed her parole conditions do not prevent interstate travel.
Nikita Tszyu motivated by success of boxing brother Tim
Ahead of his fight in Melbourne against Benjamin Bommber, Nikita Tszyu says his champion older brother Tim is providing a blue-print for his own boxing career.
Geelong young guns Holmes, Clark cut down by injury
Geelong are hopeful of regaining Max Holmes after the mid-season bye, but there's no timeline for the return of Jhye Clark after he suffered a foot injury.
Broad relishing chance to do battle again with Warner
Stuart Broad will be 37 during the Ashes series but still burns with competitive fire and is looking forward to bowling again at Australian opener David Warner.
Riewoldt expects Hardwick to coach again in AFL
Richmond veteran Jack Riewoldt says it would be a shame if his long-time coach Damien Hardwick does not return to a senior role in the AFL.
Maroons concede there’s no way to stop Payne Haas
Brisbane teammates Tom Flegler and Pat Carrigan have conceded there's no way for them to completely nullify NSW rival Payne Haas in State of Origin.
Andrew Moloney loses title fight on late KO
Australian Andrew Moloney suffered a 12th-round KO loss to Japan's unbeaten Junto Nakatani as they fought for the vacant WBO junior bantamweight world title.
Ponga to win Queensland No.1 jersey for Origin opener
Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to name Kalyn Ponga at fullback for State of Origin I, with Tom Flegler and David Fifita likely to be recalled to the pack.
Addo-Carr to make Origin return as Bulldogs beat Titans
Josh Addo-Carr has made a try-scoring return from an ankle injury as Matt Burton inspired Canterbury to a 20-18 defeat of Gold Coast.
Moore stars as Magpies compound Carlton’s woes
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore led from the front and Brody Mihocek kicked four goals as the Magpies posted a 28-point win over AFL arch-rivals Carlton.
Trbojevic ready for Origin after Manly smash Canberra
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has shut down any doubt about his fitness for State of Origin, scoring a hat-trick as his side smashed Canberra 42-14 in the NRL.
Sprint star Browning finishes second in 100m in Japan
Australian Rohan Browning has finished second in the 100m at a grand prix track and field meet in Japan.
Fever win big to set new Super Netball record
West Coast Fever set a Super Netball record score in a huge win over Queensland Firebirds on Sunday in Perth.
Snapshot for round 10 of the AFL season
A snapshot of round 10 of the AFL season as North Melbourne lamented a costly error, Essendon snatched a Dreamtime thriller and Hawthorn demolished West Coast.
Brownlow favourite Daicos likely to be fined for punch
Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos is likely to stay eligible for the Brownlow Medal as he faces scrutiny for a gut punch in the win over Carlton.
Hudson Young won’t die wondering in NSW Origin debut
Canberra back-rower Hudson Young has been included in NSW's squad for State of Origin Game 1, setting up a debut he says he's dreamed about for years.
Mahoney calls for more clarity on hip-drop tackles
The NRL is desperate to rid the game of the hip-drop tackle but Canterbury's Reed Mahoney believes there is still uncertainty about its definition.
Koepka savours ‘sweetest’ major win at PGA Championship
Resurgent former world No.1 Brooks Koepka says his third PGA Championship triumph is 'definitely sweeter' than any of his previous four majors.
Aussie Cam Davis shares fourth at PGA Championship
Australian Cam Davis has matched the low round of the tournament to finish joint fourth at the PGA Championship in New York and earn a ticket to the Masters.