Derby favourite Riff Rocket to lap up pressure: Waller
Master trainer Chris Waller is confident favourite Riff Rocket will bounce back in Saturday's $2 million Victoria Derby after a surprise last-start defeat.
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Victory duo eager to prove worth to Matildas
Jeff Hopkins is hopeful of having Emily Gielnik and Elise Kellond-Knight on deck as Melbourne Victory aim for their first A-League Women points of the season.
Alen Stajcic backs Glory to rebound from ‘bumpy’ start
Perth Glory will be aiming to post their first win of the A-League Men season when they host Central Coast at HBF Park on Saturday night.
Gentle cautious as historic 10th Noosa title beckons
Ashleigh Gentle's move to middle-distance racing means there is no exposed form behind her assault on a 10th Noosa Triathlon title.
Maguire wants more Tests for rugby league’s Pacific Cup
Michael Maguire has called for more games in the Pacific Cup, the Kiwis coach pushing for international rugby league to be be given greater prominence.
Meninga backs Maguire to juggle NSW, Kiwi coaching jobs
State of Origin's most successful coach, Mal Meninga, has said it would be possible for Michael Maguire to juggle the top jobs with New Zealand and NSW.
Fermor back from ACL, welcomes Hasler ‘shock to system’
As he targets a return from an ACL tear, Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor says the tough love he expects from new coach Des Hasler is just what the Titans need.
England rivalry extra motivation in Aussies’ semi push
Pat Cummins insists Australia have moved on from the dramatic Ashes but says they'll be motivated by their rivalry with England in their World Cup clash.
Breakers stop the rot with NBL win over Taipans
The New Zealand Breakers have snapped a four-game NBL losing streak and run out 10-point winners against the Cairns Taipans.
Sixers suffer another WBBL loss as Strikers soar to top
The Sydney Sixers are on bottom of the WBBL ladder with a 1-5 record after slumping to a five-wicket loss to the Adelaide Strikers.
No Rowbottom, no worries: Suns seal AFLW finals berth
Despite losing midfield powerhouse Charlie Rowbottom to injury, Gold Coast have clinched their first AFLW finals appearance since 2020 by defeating Essendon.
Jackomas flags changes after Hawks’ hefty NBL loss
Jacob Jackomas may experiment with the Illawarra Hawks' line-up in the wake of their latest loss,, with the struggling side also targeting changes in mindset.
Yeomans out to upstage big-name trainers on Derby Day
Lucy Yeomans heads to Flemington with a pair of Group 1 chances, including Victoria Derby hope Roguery, in her first season as co-trainer with Lloyd Kennewell.
Damien Oliver steers Kalapour into Melbourne Cup field
Kris Lees's Kalapour has won the Lexus Archer Stakes under legendary jockey Damien Oliver to earn a ticket into the $8 million Melbourne Cup.
Ex-Panthers’ tales make for Penrith’s best sale to Luai
Penrith need only point Jarome Luai in the direction of returning players Daine Laurie and Tyrone Peachey to make their best sales pitch to the No.6.
Campbell’s journey back to Wallabies sealed with a Kiss
Jock Campbell was snubbed by Eddie Jones but will play No.15 for Queensland against Saitama Wild Knights, with Les Kiss backing him to regain his Test jersey.
Bennett gives Kiwis a boost with Isaako revival
Former New Zealand captain Gary Freeman says the stunning form of Kiwis winger Jamayne Isaako ahead of the Pacific Cup final is thanks largely to Wayne Bennett.
City can still contend after coach’s sacking: captain
Captain Jamie Maclaren and new coach Aurelio Vidmar are adamant Melbourne City can yet right their season after a poor start cost Rado Vidosic his job.
Rising pistol shooter Nicholls claims Olympic quota
Australian pistol shooter Siobhan Nicholls has claimed the first Olympic quota spot on offer at the Oceania Championships in Brisbane.
Baynes, Bannan fire Bullets to NBL win over Phoenix
Aron Baynes marked his return from a five-game NBL ban with an influential performance in Brisbane's 108-92 win over South East Melbourne.
Weary Sinner ditches de Minaur clash amid schedule row
Weary Jannik Sinner has pulled out of his Paris Masters last-16 match amid a scheduling row which has enabled his Aussie opponent Alex de Minaur to cash in.
Marsh tells team: ‘I’ll be back to win this World Cup’
Mitch Marsh has returned home from the World Cup for personal reasons but has told teammates he'll be back to help Australia win the tournament.
Dragons lead race as Fonua-Blake nears Warriors exit
St George Illawarra have emerged as a landing spot for Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake after he expressed a desire to leave the club.
Knights NRLW coach Griffiths quits for NSW Cup team
After two premiership wins, Ron Griffiths has transitioned from his role as Newcastle's NRLW coach into the hot seat with the NSW Cup side.
Marsh flies out of India, will miss World Cup game
Australia allrounder Mitch Marsh has flown home to Perth for personal reasons and will miss the crucial World Cup cricket clash with England.
Former Wallabies Slack, Harrison part of Cup review
Former Test skipper Andrew Slack, ex-Wallabies lock Justin Harrison as well as high-performance expert Darlene Harrison will conduct the Wallabies review.
Don Pyke takes West Coast CEO job at pivotal time
Decorated AFL player and coach Don Pyke has been appointed chief executive officer of West Coast.
Maxwell concussed in cart fall, out of World Cup clash
Australian allrounder Glenn Maxwell will miss the World Cup match against England after falling from a golf cart and being concussed.
Fowler, Kerr sink Taiwan as Matildas target Uzbekistan
Sam Kerr has made it five goals across three Olympic qualifiers and Mary Fowler scored a dazzler in the Matildas' 3-0 win over Taiwan in Perth.
Star-studded Matildas give Gustavsson a real headache
The Matildas will take on Uzbekistan in a two-legged play-off in February, with the winner to secure a place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Jones coaches 10 Wallabies – five days after quitting
Fresh from quitting as Wallabies' coach, Eddie Jones will be immediately reuniting with a host of his old team when he leads the Barbarians against Wales.