The Warriors combination 10 years in the making
Dom Young and Greg Marzhew have been two of the star attractions in Newcastle this year, but the Warriors' wing pairing goes back much further.
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Brisbane International returns in tennis event shake-up
Ash Barty has endorsed the return of the Brisbane International as a standalone event to kickstart Australia's summer of tennis.
Schache sub for Demons’ AFL semi-final against Carlton
Josh Schache has played just two AFL games this season but has been called in as the sub for Melbourne's semi-final against Carlton.
Happy mum Ash Barty stands firm on tennis retirement
Ash Barty has emphatically shut down talk of a tennis return during a rare public appearance to welcome the return of the Brisbane International.
Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team
Warriors star Shaun Johnson is closing in on a return from his calf injury after being named in the 24-hour team for the NRL semi-final against Newcastle.
Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes
Nicho Hynes says Cronulla must look within if they are to stop their habit of falling in NRL finals games.
Epic Klaasen ton for Proteas as Aussies smashed for 416
Records have tumbled at Centurion as Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller led a South African slaughter of the Australian attack.
Head suffers broken hand as Australia caned by Proteas
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Hastings uncertain for NRL prelim, Saifiti out of semi
Daniel Saifiti will join Jackson Hastings on the sidelines for Newcastle's NRL semi-final against the Warriors in Auckland.
Cotter named Maroons player of Origin series
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter credited Maroons Godfather Dick 'Tosser' Turner after winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal as State of Origin player of the series.
Thornton stars in Australia A’s series win over NZ A
Harry Thornton has starred again with four wickets to propel Australia A to a two-wicket win over New Zealand A to clinch a 3-0 series victory in Brisbane.
Matildas’ Hunt joins PSG, Cooney-Cross to Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is London-bound after signing with English powerhouse Arsenal, while defender Clare Hunt has joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Warriors name Shaun Johnson for must-win NRL semi-final
Influential half Shaun Johnson has been named to return from his calf injury as the Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time since 2008.
Tedesco admits favouritism weighed Roosters down
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has conceded the club's status as pre-season NRL favourites weighed them down early in the year.
NRL’s Penrith sign Paul Alamoti, Brad Schneider
Penrith have signed promising Canterbury rookie Paul Alamoti as they prepare to farewell star centre Stephen Crichton.
Coniglio’s return means a tough GWS selection call
GWS star onballer Stephen Coniglio will return from his eye injury for Saturday night's away semi-final against Port Adelaide.
NRL’s Wighton to miss three games for biting Gamble
South Sydney recruit Jack Wighton has been banned for three weeks after being found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in Sunday's elimination final.
Changes to NRL transfer system put backflips on table
It will become easier for NRL players to renege on moves to rival clubs as part of a "last right of negotiation" clause introduced to the code's trade rules.
AFL mull rule change after Maynard cleared by tribunal
Brayden Maynard is free to play in next week's preliminary final but the AFL will ponder a rule change after the Collingwood man was cleared of rough conduct.
Marsh backs selections despite big loss to South Africa
Australia's hopes of a one-day series sweep have been demolished after South Africa's spinners masterminded a 111-run triumph in Potchefstroom.
Johnson’s defensive mindset transformed Warriors: Jones
Shaun Johnson has made dramatic improvements in his defence which have left a telling mark on the new look Warriors in 2023.
Ex-table tennis champ avoids jail for illegal bet spree
A former Olympic hopeful who admitted placing 1170 bets on fixed international table tennis matches was genuinely remorseful and ashamed, a judge has said.
Port’s Dixon raises hopes of comeback in semi-final
Port Adelaide midfielder Connor Rozee says key forward Charlie Dixon will be a big chance of returning from a foot injury in the semi-final against GWS.
‘He gets it’: Barnett thrives under Webster at Warriors
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett signed to play under Nathan Brown, but is in stunning form under rookie coach Andrew Webster who he says has unlocked his best.
Demons skipper Gawn fit for AFL semi-final: Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists captain Max Gawn will be fit to face Carlton in their AFL semi-final, but refused to confirm whether he has a toe injury.
Dynamic Cobbo, Walsh bond forged in Broncos academy
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has scored plenty of his 20 NRL tries this year from a Reece Walsh pass or kick and their rapport has been years in the making.
Chastened Munster in Storm warning for Roosters
Cameron Munster says he was poor for Melbourne against Brisbane but won't have another bad game against the Sydney Roosters in their sudden death final.
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard cleared at AFL Tribunal
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard is free to play in his team's preliminary final next week after escaping suspension for his collision with Angus Brayshaw.
Waiting game will test Lions’ maturity: McCluggage
Brisbane's patience will be tested during the week off the club earned ahead of an AFL preliminary final against either Carlton or Melbourne.
Knights back Gamble after shot at Willie Mason
Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga says Tyson Gamble was right to fire back at criticism from Willie Mason, rejecting suggestions the Knights are a one-man team.
Wallabies bracing for Fiji blitz in crunch Cup clash
With Fiji fighting for their lives in the Rugby World Cup, winger Mark Nawaqanitawase says the Wallabies will need to be ready for anything in their key clash.