Banana-drama! Walters wants Flegler in Maroons squad
Brisbane warrior prop Tom Flegler hails from a workaholic banana farming family and is a Queensland prop in waiting insists his coach Kevin Walters.
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Adelaide’s Keays eyes top Dog in AFL milestone match
Adelaide's Ben Keays says he'd relish spending his 100th AFL match playing on Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli.
Boland has Broad plan to combat ‘Bazball’ in Ashes
Scott Boland has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket for Australia and is ready for his biggest test as he prepares to thwart England's aggressive batters.
World title ‘destiny’ as Moloney lives out wild dream
Andrew Moloney thinks a world boxing title in Las Vegas is his destiny after watching twin brother Jason win his own exactly a week earlier.
Basketball world cup door remains open for Simmons
Basketball sensation Ben Simmons remains a chance to make an appearance in Australia's world cup team with coach Brian Goorjian leaving the door open.
Chilli Sydney camp to ‘galvanise’ Cowboys: Todd Payten
The North Queensland Cowboys might love the tropical heat but an extended and chilly Sydney camp has come at just the right time, says coach Todd Payten.
Injured Liam Paro forced out of world title fight
Chronic tendonitis in both Achilles has forced Queensland's Liam Paro to pull out of his WBC super lightweight world title fight in New Orleans.
Bombers loom as Dreamtime litmus test for Tigers
Damien Hardwick will welcome back Toby Nankervis in the centre square as Richmond seek to stamp their AFL premiership credentials against Essendon.
Adelaide ponder Irankunda start for Mariners final
Adelaide United head into their semi-final second leg against Central Coast trailing 2-1 and could start young gun Nestory Irankunda.
Link to Lions’ glory days beyond Indigenous guernsey
Brisbane's Indigenous guernsey design tells a story of the AFL club's triple-premiership glory days and the men behind it think there could be more on the way.
No Munster, no worries in halves for Bennett’s Dolphins
Wayne Bennett may not have superstar halves but says the players he does have are doing a "great job" ahead of the Dolphins NRL clash with the Melbourne Storm.
Coffs boy Miller eyes win over old Sharks teammates
Newcastle star Locky Miller is relishing the chance to play against his former Cronulla teammates when the NRL returns to his Coffs Harbour stomping ground.
Tigers to make multi-year offer to keep Luke Brooks
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has declared his club will make an offer to keep Luke Brooks, batting away claims the off-contract halfback needs a fresh start.
Bennett: Gilbert the epitome of a Queensland forward
Tom Gilbert is in the hunt for Queensland selection with his Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett providing a glowing endorsement of the lock forward.
QRL boss Ikin targets Bennett, explains Broncos exit
QRL CEO Ben Ikin remains great friends with Brisbane coach Kevin Walters and says their robust discussions when he was head of football benefited the club.
Daniels aims to pip Boomers veterans for World Cup spot
It's a tight race for positions on Australia's basketball World Cup team but NBA rookie Dyson Daniels thinks he's got what it takes to be able to earn a place.
Ikin: QRL backs Brisbane Tigers to be 18th NRL team
The plan by the newly launched Brisbane Tigers bid to develop the game in Brisbane's western corridor is key to why the QRL is backing their NRL plans.
Fitzgibbons finds some treasure at Sydney Surf Pro
Star Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons is desperate to win her way back onto the WSL's Championship Tour, and she's making quick progress.
Dragons stun Roosters with late try in NRL thriller
St George Illawarra have upset the Sydney Roosters after scoring in the dying seconds for a 24-22 NRL win under interim coach Ryan Carr.
Barrett limps off but Reds cop dose of Blues
Beauden Barrett hurt his foot early in the second half but the Blues were still too strong for the Reds in a 45-26 win in Brisbane on Friday night.
Radley’s horror record prompts long ban for headbutt
Star Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley is facing at least three games on the sidelines for a headbutt in his team's loss to St George Illawarra.
No practice, no course view – but no PGA worry for Day
Buoyant Jason Day is tired but quite happy to skip a practice round at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill if it keeps him sharp for his bid to win a second major.
Roosters give Ryles green light to discuss Dragons role
Jason Ryles will be free to leave the Sydney Roosters this NRL season if he lands the vacant St George Illawarra role after the Roosters paved the way.
Leilua to rebuild NRL career after DV charges dropped
North Queensland player Luciano Leilua is set to hit the NRL field again after police dropped domestic violence-related charges against him.
North Melbourne believe Clarkson will return as coach
Alastair Clarkson has stepped aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.
Blame me, not Smith for Roosters’ struggles: Robinson
Brandon Smith has been criticised for his form at the Sydney Roosters, but coach Trent Robinson says the club is failing to get the best out of the star hooker.
Broncos out to prove they are among NRL’s best
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says losses to Melbourne and South Sydney this season haven't dented belief they've become a top NRL side.
Addo-Carr in no doubt over Origin readiness
Josh Addo-Carr is adamant one match back for Canterbury will be all he needs to prepare for NSW and State of Origin after a six-week syndesmosis injury.
Injury-smashed Bombers seeing light at end of tunnel
Essendon are in the midst of an injury crisis but coach Brad Scott is confident he'll soon have Peter Wright and Jayden Laverde back earlier than expected.
Vine’s overall Giro hopes dashed in freezing stage 10
Australian Jay Vine is out of overall contention at the Giro d'Italia after he struggled in miserable conditions during the 10th stage, won by Magnus Cort.
Brisbane Tigers launch bid to become NRL’s 18th team
Brisbane Tigers want to become the NRL's 18th team and say they have financial backing to rival the Broncos.