Dogs downplay injury fears after dousing Dragons’ fire
Canterbury have played down injury concerns over their captain after downing a depleted St George Illawarra outfit to kick off their 2025 NRL season.
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Manly dismantle Cowboys in early-season statement
Tom Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu have shown off Manly's attacking threat, leading the Sea Eagles to a 42-12 win over North Queensland.
Victory pile pain on battling ALM champs Central Coast
Central Coast's bid to defend their A-League Men title has suffered another devastating blow, with the Mariners losing 3-0 to Melbourne Victory.
Waratahs open season with three wins in a 16-year first
The NSW Waratahs have scored a 34-10 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Western Force to open a season with three straight wins for the first time since 2009.
Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home
Chris Goulding has scored 10 points in the final quarter to lead Melbourne United to an eight-point come-from-behind victory over the Illawarra Hawks.
Taumalolo return looms for badly beaten Cowboys
North Queensland will likely get a much-needed boost in the return of Jason Taumalolo against Cronulla, after their defence was torn apart by Manly.
Voll’s brilliance brings an end to Perry’s WPL dream
Georgia Voll is the latest Aussie to just miss out on the WPL century landmark, but her 99 not out has ended the title hopes of her compatriot Ellyse Perry.
Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one
Carlton will take on Richmond in round one without spearhead Charlie Curnow, who has been ruled out but is expected to return early in the AFL season.
Bulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive
Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.
Bulldogs skipper Crichton avoids ban, can face Titans
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton has avoided a ban for his tackle on Christian Tuipulotu that collected the Dragon in the head and led to a penalty try.
Reds rolled as Crusaders restore Super order
The Queensland Reds were often their worst enemies as they let in six tries inside the first 42 minutes to lose 43-19 to the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Journeyman golfer Hodge wins NZ PGA championship
Tyler Hodge has claimed his biggest professional golf win, taking out the NZ PGA championship in Hastings.
Spirited Bendigo sweep Fire to win third WNBL title
League MVP Sami Whitcomb has scored 26 points to help Bendigo Spirit sweep Townsville Fire with a WNBL championship-sealing eight-point victory.
Lehmann stars as SA secure home Sheffield Shield final
Jake Lehmann has struck an unbeaten ton and Liam Scott chipped in with 83 as South Australia secured hosting rights for the Shield final by beating Victoria.
Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp
Melbourne have continued their round one win-streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.
Briggs in hospital as Giants pummel Pies in AFL opener
GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs was sent to hospital after injuring his neck but was able to watch his teammates beat Collingwood in their AFL season opener.
Deadly Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp
Melbourne have continued their opening-round winning streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first-half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.
No option but to move game: Dolphins, Souths coaches
The coaches of South Sydney and the Dolphins have backed the NRL's decision to relocate their match, while the AFL has rescheduled their respective games.
New coach McQualter details blueprint for Eagles rise
Andrew McQualter says he's demanding a tough, fast and dynamic style of play as he prepares for his first season as West Coast coach.
Tapine, Savage suspended after Raiders’ big Vegas win
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage have both pleaded guilty and will be sidelined following Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
Eels’ Mitch Moses to miss six weeks with foot injury
Parramatta captain Mitchell Moses will miss the first six weeks of the new NRL season in a blow to the rebuilding side.
Suaalii injury not long-term, says NSW Waratahs coach
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar insists Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's foot injury won't sideline the superstar for much longer.
NSW coach Laurie Daley open to new Origin captain
NSW coach Laurie Daley is a big fan of Jake Trbojevic, but cannot guarantee the Manly workhorse will be his captain for this year's State of Origin series.
Hawks’ Tatum in NBL ref stoush ahead of title series
Illawarra coach Justin Tatum could be in hot water over his verbal clash with referee Vaughan Mayberry, as the Hawks prepare for the NBL championship series.
City’s women could cash in on historic champions league
The average A-League Women's player earns just $30,000, but Melbourne City will secure serious riches if they win the inaugural AFC Champions League.
‘There will be nerves’: Swans ready to reboot under Cox
Braeden Campbell says Sydney are embracing the nerves ahead of their season-opener against Hawthorn, with all eyes on the club that lost the 2024 grand final.
Storm’s milestone man ready to fire against Eels
Will Warbrick will make his first appearance of the year in Storm colours against Parramatta, which also doubles as his 50th NRL match since switching codes.
Dolphins give Woolf hope of avoiding Bennett curse
Wayne Bennett has proven a tough act for previous successors to follow but there's a simple reason Kristian Woolf believes his Dolphins will succeed in 2025.
AFL reschedules Queensland games impacted by cyclone
Gold Coast will play Essendon in round 24 and Brisbane will meet Geelong on March 29 under postponements caused by Cyclone Alfred.
Title-chasing Moloney out for hit-and-run mission in SA
Australia's former world champion Andrew Moloney has called out South Africa's super flyweight king Phumelela Cafu for a May duel.
‘My moment’: Tigers debutant never gave up Hope
At the age of 27 and after considering a change of career, Wests Tigers hooker Tristan Hope will make his NRL debut and prove that persistence does pay off.