‘Top of the list’: Bennett keen to hear from Souths
South Sydney have identified Wayne Bennett as their dream coach for 2025, with the veteran mentor keen to consider a future with his former club.
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Australia face hard test in Billie Jean King Cup finals
The formidable teams of the United States and Canada are likely to bar Australia's way to repeating their 2022 run to the Billie Jean King Cup final.
AFL Tribunal upholds Jack Higgins’ three-match ban
St Kilda forward Jack Higgins will miss games against North Melbourne, Hawthorn and Fremantle after failing to reduce his three-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.
Kid-in-a-candy-store Cherry-Evans avoids maiden NRL ban
Daly Cherry-Evans has walked away from the first judiciary hearing of his 14-year NRL career with a $750 fine, after avoiding a ban for a dangerous throw.
Broncos don’t need Walker as future No.7: Reynolds
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says the club has enough depth in the halves to not make a play for Sydney Roosters No.7 when he comes off contract in 2025.
Raiders swing the axe after thrashing from Sharks
Canberra will field a new-look side to face Manly as they look to bounce back from their 40-point thrashing at the hands of Cronulla in round eight.
No love lost in return of the ‘king’ to Shark Park
St George centre Jack Bird and coach Shane Flanagan will put aside fond memories of their old club Cronulla as they look to bounce back from a stinging defeat.
Eagles’ McGovern full of praise for Yeo and The Duck
West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo will notch his 200-game milestone against Essendon in round eight, and he'll do so in the form of his life.
Teenage prodigy Sauaso on fast track to Wallaroos debut
Code-hopping teenage prodigy Shalom Sauaso is in line for a Wallaroos debut after being named in Australia's 30-strong squad for the Four Nations series.
Tokyo chapter begins in Moloney brothers’ title story
Jason Moloney has landed in Japan to much fanfare ahead of his WBO bantamweight world title defence at the Tokyo Dome.
Settled Brimson revelling in fullback freedom at Titans
Electric Gold Coast star AJ Brimson has found a home at fullback as the Titans look to kickstart a season that has so far flattered to deceive.
‘Bitter-sweet’: record scorer Maclaren to quit City
The A-League Men all-time record goalscorer Jamie Maclaren has announced he will leave Melbourne City at the end of the season.
Perry hails former Australia captain Lanning’s bravery
Australian cricket superstar Ellyse Perry has described Meg Lanning's decision to detail the reasons behind her shock retirement as "incredibly brave".
Giddey heats up late as OKC win again, sweep Pelicans
Josh Giddey has hit three final-quarter triples as the Thunder ran down hosts New Orleans to complete a first-round NBA playoff sweep.
Mam, Reynolds to reunite for Broncos in Roosters rumble
Adam Reynolds is relishing linking up with Brisbane halves partner Ezra Mam on his return from injury for round nine's clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Skipper Leota urges Rebels to get physical with Blues
After a shocker against the Crusaders, Rebels skipper Rob Leota wants his team to get excited about playing the Blues, perennial Super Rugby Pacific big guns.
Gutherson knee injury adds to Eels’ woes
Parramatta skipper Clint Gutherson has been sidelined with a knee injury as the Eels fight to keep pace with their NRL rivals.
Focus on Greene, Taylor not Giants smack talk: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire is more concerned with figuring out how to contain Toby Greene and Sam Taylor than engaging in a war of words with the Giants.
Ciraldo defends Bulldogs welfare, character of trainer
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has defended the way his club and staff care for players, after former back-rower Jackson Topine launched legal action.
Skipping Origin not an option for Blues’ Tom Trbojevic
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has rejected any suggestion he should skip State of Origin to protect his body, adamant he has never once considered sitting out.
Lions feeling heat ahead of crucial AFL QClash
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews said another up-front review revealed some "uncomfortable" findings ahead of Sunday's QClash with in-form Gold Coast.
Geria ban reduced in Victory boost for ALM finals
Melbourne Victory's veteran defender Jason Geria will play in the A-League Men elimination final after having his suspension reduced on appeal.
Souths fire JD after ‘less-than-satisfactory’ 12 months
Embattled coach Jason Demetriou has been sacked following two board meetings at South Sydney headquarters and a dismal 12 months of results.
Chippy turned playmaker nailing down Sharks halves role
Former tradie Daniel Atkinson has no regrets about swapping wood chips for chip-and-chases as he looks to dovetail neatly into place as Cronulla's five-eighth.
Ilias to market, skipping Origin not easy for Latrell
South Sydney halfback Lachlan Ilias has been told he can look elsewhere, while any Latrell Mitchell plans to skip State of Origin could be blocked by the NRL.
Lions not facing doomsday scenario: Jarrod Berry
The Brisbane Lions retain the hunger to turn around their season, but it won't be the end of days if they lose to Gold Coast in the QClash, Jarrod Berry says.
Former AFL star’s spiral into drug abuse aired in court
Former St Kilda footballer Sam Fisher's spiral into drug addiction after retiring from AFL has been laid out in court as he awaits a prison sentence.
Giant Taylor lights fuse for derby against ‘smug’ Swans
There is no love lost between cross-town rivals GWS and Sydney heading into their 27th AFL meeting, with Sam Taylor eager to do battle with the "smug" Swans.
Munster set to Storm his way into elite 200-game club
Cameron Munster will reach the 200-game milestone at the Storm on Saturday, with the star playmaker saying he's only ever wanted to be coached by Craig Bellamy.
High-flying Swans amped for Giant midfield battle
Swans star Isaac Heeney and Giants gun Tom Green headline a pair of red-hot midfield units gearing up for what Chad Warner expects to be a fiery Sydney derby.
Armstrong stars for Knights on debut to sink Dolphins
Newcastle debutant fullback David Armstrong played superbly in Kalyn Ponga's absence to inspire an 18-14 upset win over the Dolphins.