Mass changes as Wallabies chase Bledisloe Cup
Carter Gordon will make his starting debut at No.10 as Wallabies coach Eddie Jones chases a Bledisloe Cup victory against the All Blacks at the MCG.
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Saints forwards to return, but Howard set for surgery
St Kilda talls Max King, Tim Membrey, Zaine Cordy and Jack Hayes are on the mend, but key defender Dougal Howard needs surgery on a fractured wrist.
World champ Moloney open to Kambosos co-headline
World champion boxer Jason Moloney could co-headline an Australian show with the resurgent George Kambosos Jr later this year.
‘Dark place’: Wallabies Tupou considered quitting rugby
Ahead of the Bledisloe Cup, Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou says he had to learn to ask for help as he questioned his rugby future during his return from injury.
O’Callaghan breaks longest-standing women’s swim record
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has broken the longest-standing world record in women's swimming to win the 200m freestyle at the world championships in Japan.
Walters leaps to Broncos’ defence after Gould criticism
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says his side's defensive performances are improving, despite Phil Gould's doubts about the Broncos' title credentials.
Bombers’ new direction sealed Mason Redman’s AFL future
Mason Redman has signed a new five-year contract with Essendon after strongly considering a move away from the AFL club during a crisis-hit 2022.
US captain Horan driven by missing 2019 WWC final
The Netherlands will be out for revenge when they play two-time reigning champions USA in Wellington in a rematch of the 2019 Women's World Cup final.
Lussick jets in to power Parra’s Melbourne trip
Joey Lussick will be given a baptism of fire on his return to the NRL as Parramatta head south to face Melbourne.
Nigeria won’t be swayed by Kerr, Fowler absences
Nigeria will hope to frustrate the Matildas like Ireland did first-up and insist they won't let Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr's absence make them complacent.
Dolphins ‘have cap space’ for key 2024 recruits: Reader
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader says retention and recruitment for 2024 is set to go up a notch after re-signing Queensland forward Tom Gilbert until the end of 2028.
Suns back battling forward Ben King to rediscover form
Gold Coast forward Ben King is struggling amid the worst slump of his promising career, but the Suns believe the 23-year-old can soon rediscover his best form.
Mass changes loom as Wallabies return to MCG
The Wallabies' backline is set to be overhauled as coach Eddie Jones eyes bulk changes to the side that will play the All Blacks at the MCG.
Coach backs Matildas’ attack without concussed Fowler
The Matildas are prepared to reshuffle when they take on Nigeria in the Women's World Cup without concussed young gun Mary Fowler and star striker Sam Kerr.
Roosters’ Walker has final test before return: Robinson
Roosters coach Trent Robinson says injured halfback Sam Walker is on the cusp of returning to action from an anterior cruciate ligament sprain.
Souths extend Tatola, Warriors lock in Pompey
Prop Tevita Tatola has been handed a five-year contract extension by South Sydney, while the Warriors have given a two-year deal to utility back Adam Pompey.
Purse bid called for Jai Opetaia’s maiden title defence
The location of Jai Opetaia's first world-title defence is up for grabs after the IBF requested purse bids for his fight against challenger Richard Riakporhe.
Eels captain Gutherson taking no notice of Storm record
Parramatta have a better winning record over Melbourne than any other side in recent times, but Clint Gutherson doesn't want his team to get complacent.
Special connection binds Queensland’s Matildas to Boon
The Matildas' Queenslanders had an emotional reunion with their former physiotherapist Jo Boon, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, in Brisbane.
Philippines stun Women’s World Cup co-hosts New Zealand
Western Sydney striker Sarina Bolden has scored the only goal of the game to give the Philippines a history-making Women's World Cup win over New Zealand.
Tedesco lifts Roosters ahead of Walsh clash: Keary
Luke Keary says the Roosters will have a 'big job' nullifying Brisbane whiz Reece Walsh but the most recent form of skipper James Tedesco has him enthused.
Port’s Rioli has two-game AFL ban reduced to one match
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has had his two-game ban for striking Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy downgraded to one at the tribunal.
Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger
Switzerland and Norway have scrapped out a 0-0 draw to leave Group A delicately poised ahead of the final round of games.
Broncos biter Werner handed two-game NRLW ban
Brisbane Broncos NRLW winger Ashleigh Werner has been suspended for two games and been found guilty of biting Sydney Roosters counterpart Jamye Fressard.
Titmus’ master-plan working perfectly at world titles
The master plan of Australian ace Ariarne Titmus is coming together perfectly ahead of her 200 metres freestyle final at the world championships.
One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics
Australian athletes and officials have the Paris Olympics firmly in their sights as they marked the one-year-to-go milestone in Sydney.
Series win the focus as Warner denies retirement talk
Pat Cummins insists Australia's focus remains on a long-overdue Ashes series win in England, as David Warner rejects talk of an imminent retirement plan.
Bellamy names undermanned Storm side for Eels clash
A dislocated finger has robbed Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona of a head-to-head battle with Parramatta brute Junior Paulo.
Titans super sub Campbell needs more minutes: Brimson
Gold Coast utility Jayden Campbell has been one of the Titans' best this year, but he is yet to find a regular starting position.
Cherry-Evans takes the good with the bad on road to 300
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans says he would not change a thing about the tumultuous journey that has led him to 300 NRL games.
Premier ducks questions over call up to Games inquiry
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has shrugged off whether he would accept an invitation to face a federal inquiry into the Commonwealth Games.