Cooper keeps spot, skipper Hooper out for Wallabies
Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship clash with the Pumas with Fraser McReight among five changes to the starting XV.
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Saints clash a ‘must-win’ as Suns begin post-Dew era
Interim Gold Coast coach Steven King hasn't ruled out applying for the full-time job next year after Stuart Dew's mid-week sacking.
Oates suffers knee injury, out of 200th for Broncos
Brisbane winger Corey Oates will undergo surgery on his knee following a training injury but is expected to be back playing before the end of the season.
Cameron out, Cox to shoulder Magpies’ ruck load
Darcy Cameron will miss the AFL clash with Fremantle because of a sore back but Collingwood will welcome a returning trio of key players including Mason Cox.
Magpies skipper Mentor quits Super Netball
England goal-keeper Geva Mentor is leaving Australia's Super Netball after 15 years due to the uncertainty caused by the withdrawal of her club Collingwood.
Lions can ‘chop up’ Melbourne to bury MCG demons: Aker
Jason Akermanis has his theories to explain Brisbane's MCG struggles which Chris Fagan is tired of revisiting ahead of their clash with the Demons on Friday.
Demons pull selection shock with axing of Brodie Grundy
Melbourne have axed star ruckman Brodie Grundy and told him to work on his forward craft in the VFL, while Tom Jonas makes a welcome return for Port Adelaide.
Ebden bows out of Wimbledon, but Davidson makes final
Australian Matt Ebden has failed to successfully defend his Wimbledon men's doubles title but Heath Davidson has made the quad wheelchair doubles showdown.
Matildas, France raring for bumper pre-World Cup clash
The Matildas and France consider their sold-out friendly match in Melbourne the perfect warm-up for their respective tilts at Women's World Cup glory.
Lions can tackle Demons with improved team defence
The Brisbane Lions' team defence has improved dramatically since their last visit to the MCG, giving coach Chris Fagan confidence they can tackle the Demons.
Jabeur and Vondrousova to meet in shock Wimbledon final
Unseeded Marketa Vondrousova, who ended Elina Svitolina's dream, will meet Ons Jabeur in a surprising Wimbledon women's final.
Tedesco rested from Roosters NRL clash with Storm
NSW Origin skipper James Tedesco will be rested from the Sydney Roosters' clash with Melbourne, with Joey Manu starting at fullback.
Payne Haas will be a Bronco for life: Walters
Confident coach Kevin Walters is emphatic Payne Haas will remain at Brisbane despite the star prop's decision to test his value elsewhere.
Pneumonia kept Bulldog Faitala-Mariner in bed for month
Canterbury forward Raymond Faitala-Mariner had been expected to bounce back from the flu quick-smart but ended up spending a month in bed with pneumonia.
Seibold hopes to unlock Lodge’s NRL potential at Manly
Matt Lodge's best is yet to come according to Manly coach Anthony Seibold, who has signed the prop for the rest of the season.
Kurtley Beale to face sexual assault trial in January
Kurtley Beale has formally pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and will face trial in January next year.
Ponga stars to keep Knights’ slim finals hopes alive
Newcastle have stayed in the race for an NRL finals berth after Kalyn Ponga led the Knights to a 34-18 win over Wests Tigers.
Eagles drop Gaff to sub role for clash with Tigers
Out-of-form West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff has been relegated to the substitute's role for Sunday's AFL clash with Richmond at Optus Stadium.
Carey contribution highlights England’s Bairstow woes
Alex Carey has been a huge plus for Australia in the Ashes, proving 168 runs more valuable than rival keeper Jonny Bairstow in the opening three Tests.
Ex-Wallabies coach Cheika plotting Australia’s downfall
Former Wallabies coach turned Pumas mentor Michael Cheika has no misgivings about trying to plot Australia's downfall against Argentina in Sydney.
Tedesco rested from Roosters’ NRL clash with Storm
NSW Origin skipper James Tedesco will be rested from the Sydney Roosters' clash with Melbourne, with Joey Manu starting at fullback.
‘Energised’ Clarkson will still coach North this season
North Melbourne football manager Todd Viney has updated the timeline of Alastair Clarkson's return to coaching, after he stepped down in mid-May.
King will bounce back, Suns’ Miller to be ‘unleashed’
Stepping in for the sacked Stuart Dew at Gold Coast, Steven King says Touk Miller will be unleashed against St Kilda and is not concerned by Ben King's form.
Djokovic beats Sinner to reach another Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic has closed in on a record-tying eighth title at Wimbledon and fifth in a row with a 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4) win over Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals.
Don’t underestimate us, Patafta warns Roar’s ALM rivals
Brisbane Roar chairman and CEO Kaz Patafta and chief operations officer Zac Anderson offer a unique perspective in their new roles at the A-League club.
Chris Scott was right – brother Brad has improved Dons
Geelong coach Chris Scott says Essendon under his twin brother Brad have no obvious weaknesses ahead of a blockbuster clash between the Cats and the Bombers.
Swans’ Dane Rampe banned over off-the-ball bump
Sydney are set to be without co-captain Dane Rampe for AFL clashes with Fremantle and Essendon after the defender was hit with a two-match suspension.
Nyika to fight in adopted Gatton home, eyes Opetaia
Olympic bronze medallist and world-title hopeful David Nyika will be formally introduced to his adopted home town of Gatton in a local fight night in late July.
Fowler steers Matildas to send-off victory over France
The Matildas have beaten France 1-0 in front of 50,629 fans in Melbourne in their final match before the Women's World Cup, with Mary Fowler scoring the winner.
Ponga stars to keep Knights’ finals hopes alive
Newcastle have stayed in the race for an NRL finals berth after Kalyn Ponga led the Knights to a 34-18 win over Wests Tigers.
Ireland-Colombia World Cup warm-up clash called off
A closed-doors Women's World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Colombia in Brisbane has been called off after 20 minutes for becoming too physical.