Concussion threat gives Origin coaches headaches
In a concern for Origin coaches, a player who suffers a concussion in round 12 will either miss the series opener or the majority of training before Game 1.
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Buddy ‘desperately needed’ at Swans: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire has defended Lance Franklin's performance after the 'really sick' forward failed to score a goal in the side's loss to Fremantle.
September 30 deadline placed on Tszyu-Charlo mega-fight
The World Boxing Organisation has placed a September 30 deadline on Tim Tszyu's fight with American Jermell Charlo for undisputed super-welterweight honours.
City goalkeeper Glover set for AAMI Park last hurrah
Goalkeeper Tom Glover is among several players who will depart Melbourne City at season's end and is ready to leave AAMI Park on a high note.
Re-signed Wallaby Paisami sets injury return date
Re-signed Queensland Reds and Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami is hopeful of returning from a knee injury in the final Super Rugby Pacific round.
Lyon urges AFL to ‘aim for perfection’ in racism fight
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has called for the AFL to "aim for perfection" as the league prepares to announce its support for the Indigenous voice to parliament.
Day, Scott, Smith lead Australian assault at US major
Heavyweight trio Cameron Smith, Jason Day and Adam Scott head up the Australian challenge at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in New York.
Dolphins’ Bromwich content ahead of Storm reunion
Content Dolphins forward Kenny Bromwich admits the banter has been minimal ahead of his first NRL encounter with former club Melbourne.
Arthur asks Eels for dogfight to end Bunnies dominance
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has admitted South Sydney have had the wood over his side in recent years, with the club winless against the Rabbitohs since 2020.
AFL sticks with day grand final for another season
The 2023 AFL grand final will be played as a day game with the league again resisting the lucrative twilight or night timeslots.
Qatar joins NZ in expressing interest to host 2025 RLWC
Qatar, New Zealand and South Africa have all emerged as potential options to replace France as host nation of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup.
Raiders extend deals with Rapana and Hopoate
Canberra have extended the NRL contracts of wingers Jordan Rapana and Albert Hopoate.
Fox Sports’ Paul Kent denies ’embarrassing’ DV charges
Daily Telegraph senior writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent says his employers fully support him after he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Walker knows better than to give up on Origin recall
South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker insists a State of Origin call-up is not on his mind, but knows better than to discount a fairytale recall to the NSW side.
Dragons dream of 10-year coach to replace Griffin
St George Illawarra chairman Andrew Lancaster says the NRL club ideally wants a coach for the next 10 years who can lead short and long-term success.
Injury-free Luki is humming to a fresh Cowboy tune
North Queensland's season is starting to turn around, with the re-emergence of Heilum Luki a clear indicator as to why the Cowboys are back in the saddle again.
Piper Duck to be Wallaroos’ youngest-ever captain at 22
NSW Waratahs flanker Piper Duck has been named to succeed the retiring Shannon Parry and becomes the Wallaroos' youngest-ever captain at age 22.
Dellavedova returns to NBL with eye to fourth Olympics
Matthew Dellavedova is rejoining Melbourne United in the NBL on a two-year deal after returning to the NBA for one season.
Players’ union push for end to NRL pay dispute
The Rugby League Players Association says it is offering several key concessions in pushing for an end to its pay dispute with the NRL by the end of May.
Evenepoel wins Giro time trial, withdraws with COVID-19
Pre-race Giro d'Italia favourite Remco Evenepoel has been forced to withdraw because of a positive COVID-19 test, only hours after resuming the overall lead.
North’s Tarryn Thomas returns to AFL fray
Troubled utility Tarryn Thomas is returning to North Melbourne's AFL program on Monday after being stood down for eight weeks.
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry calls time on career
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry will retire after Saturday's Test against Fiji, ending a successful career that includes an Olympic gold medal.
‘Built for Origin’: Papali’i on Horsburgh for Maroons
Canberra's Corey Horsburgh is on Queensland coach Billy Slater's radar, with one Maroon suggesting he's the perfect player for State of Origin.
Eels stand by Arthur’s ref jabs but target improvement
Brad Arthur was uncharacteristically scathing of the referees after Parramatta's loss to Canberra and captain Clint Gutherson has backed his coach's comments.
Rankings leader Robinson leads surf charge in Sydney
After winning the Challenger Series event at Snapper Rocks, and beating Stephanie Gilmore along the way, India Robinson will lead the local charge in Narrabeen.
Dragons to address fans after potential NRL coach call
St George Illawarra bosses are set to meet with the club's fans hours after their next board meeting, as a decision looms on NRL coach Anthony Griffin.
Cricket should consider avoiding January 26: Khawaja
Ashleigh Gardner has queried scheduling a men's Test match through January 26, and Usman Khawaja says it's potentially worth avoiding playing cricket that day.
Cricket Aus defends season opener’s clash with NRL GF
Cricket Australia is adamant that holding the opening match of the international season, a women's Twenty20, on the day of the NRL grand final can be a success.
Knights’ Best sets record straight after Bali holiday
Newcastle centre Bradman Best is laughing all the way to the tryline after shining on his return from a controversial holiday to Bali.
Wiser Khawaja learns from past Ashes failures
Usman Khwaja will embark on the Ashes tour with "low expectations" but ready to embrace the challenge of tackling James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Keary confident Smith can spark Roosters form
Luke Keary claims Brandon Smith can be the hooker the Sydney Roosters need him to be after an underwhelming start to life at the glamour club.