Free-scoring Roosters press Origin case in Raiders rout
James Tedesco has reaffirmed the Sydney Roosters' NRL title credentials, leading his side to a crushing 44-16 win over a lacklustre Canberra Raiders outfit.
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Curnow lifts Blues to comfortable win over Suns
Carlton have shaken off their own inaccuracy to beat Gold Coast by 29 points, with Charlie Curnow's four second-half goals sealing victory.
Ikonomidis ready to take his chance in grand final
Melbourne Victory attacker Chris Ikonomidis is determined to make his moments count in the A-League Men grand final after a difficult season.
De Minaur plans to shoot for double glory at Olympics
Australia's top tennis man Alex de Minaur has revealed he will go for gold in both singles and doubles at the Paris Olympics.
Valentine Holmes avoids Origin ban for hip-drop tackle
Valentine Holmes is set to play in Queensland's State of Origin series opener after avoiding a ban for a hip-drop tackle against Wests Tigers.
Bellamy wants NRL rethink on five-day match turnarounds
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy wants the NRL to put an end to five-day turnarounds with heavy travel, unhappy with his side's schedule through May.
Dockers snatch dramatic draw against wobbly Magpies
Mason Cox and Brody Mihocek look set to join Collingwood's lengthy injury list as Fremantle came from 25 points down in the final quarter to snatch a draw.
Manly avoid another collapse, see off late Storm surge
Manly have held on to beat Melbourne 26-20, despite looking at risk of giving up a double-figure lead for the fifth time this NRL season late in the match.
Maroons star Holmes on report as Cowboys beat Tigers
North Queensland and Maroons centre Valentine Holmes was put on report for a hip-drop tackle in his side's 42-28 win over Wests Tigers, as Jeremiah Nanai shone.
Yze says Martin ‘really engaged’ before Dreamtime game
As media speculation swirls around Dustin Martin, Richmond coach Adem Yze says the star has prepared well for the Dreamtime At The 'G clash with Essendon.
Cats cautious on Dangerfield, Guthrie return dates
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has been joined on the sidelines by Cam Guthrie and Gary Rohan, who are regarded as "short-term" injury prospects.
Waratahs look ahead despite “ridiculous” odds
Following the sacking of coach Darren Coleman, the NSW Waratahs are looking to make the best of a bad situation.
Victory’s Miranda targets ‘fairytale’ grand final win
Roderick Miranda says Melbourne Victory want to rewrite this season's fairytale narrative and clinch the A-League Men championship for coach Tony Popovic.
Dragons star Jack Bird cleared of ankle fracture
Jack Bird's injury has been diagnosed as a significant ankle sprain, but the St George Illawarra centre's return-to-play timeline is still unclear.
Blues’ AFL injury toll prompts wide-ranging review
Carlton coach Michael Voss says he is happy with the side that will go up against Gold Coast as the Blues try to arrest a form dip over the last month.
Penrith ready to thrive in rare role as NRL underdogs
Penrith are in unfamiliar territory as underdogs for Saturday night's clash against ladder-leading Cronulla.
Leaky Cats aim to fix defence in Hawkins’ milestone
Geelong's defensive lapses have been cause for concern ahead of the vital match against GWS, in which Tom Hawkins will break the Cats' record for most games.
Reds cook up response to Force’s ‘must-win’ mentality
The Western Force need to beat the Queensland Reds in Brisbane to keep their top-eight hopes in their hands entering the final Super Rugby Pacific round.
NBL, WNBL to hold HoopsFest weekend round in Perth
The men's and women's National Basketball Leagues will converge on Perth in September for a weekend-long festival mirroring similar concepts in the NRL and AFL.
Ricky demands Raiders redemption after Sharks rout
The resurgent Raiders want to make their fans proud as they take on the Sydney Roosters in their first home game since a 40-0 humbling by Cronulla.
Slater’s ‘Sunday build’ will have Maroons set to fire
Maroons coach Billy Slater insists Queensland will field 17 players ready to do their duty in State of Origin, despite losing Cameron Munster for the series.
Burton ready to come to injury-hit NSW’s rescue
Matt Burton has declared he is "definitely ready" for State of Origin as Canterbury enjoy a promising start to the NRL season.
‘I’d still choose England over Origin’: Rooster Radley
Sydney Roosters No.13 Victor Radley should be in contention for a NSW State of Origin debut, but insists he has no regrets over picking England instead.
‘It’s worth it’: Sharks shrug off Origin depth test
Craig Fitzgibbon wants to see Cronulla's players rewarded with State of Origin selection, regardless of the implications that could have for the Sharks.
Barrett coy on coaching future amid Eels rescue mission
Newly installed interim boss Trent Barrett insists he has not yet thought about whether he wants to coach struggling Parramatta long term.
Hobbled Hooper in Games doubt after sevens omission
An untimely injury flare-up has robbed former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper of one last chance to push his Olympics rugby sevens case.
‘I want to be the best’: Ellie Carpenter’s Euro dream
Matildas star Ellie Carpenter is chasing a Champions League final to remember as she sets her sights on a third continental title with Lyon.
Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032
The Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority set to oversee the planning and infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has been established in law.
Tomljanovic raring to go in Paris after tough times
Australian star Ajla Tomljanovic has put 18 wretched months behind her and believes she can start at the French Open on a road to discover new peaks at 31.
Bulldog Salmon bounces back from ‘serious’ infection
It's been an eventful few weeks for utility Jaeman Salmon, who spent four nights in hospital in between appearances for Canterbury.
Bulldogs confirm Naughton’s injury not as bad as feared
The Western Bullodgs went close to an upset win over top side Sydney, despite losing key forward Aaron Naughton among three injuries.