‘Confronting’ talks sparked Hawks’ revival: Worpel
Red-hot Hawthorn face a tough assignment away to Adelaide in another test of their AFL finals credentials as the top-eight race heats up.
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Raiders unfazed by NRL’s toughest finals run-in
Canberra face the toughest opposition of any team vying for an NRL finals berth in the last seven rounds but are confident of a late-season resurgence.
Aussie’s semi-final horror show as Fiji roll on
Australia scored first but were then dominated by Fiji in a 31-7 rugby men's semi-final loss that leaves them in a tussle with South Africa for Olympic bronze.
Luai’s six-year-old son the coach behind rare dropouts
Jarome Luai has detailed how his six-year-old son has helped him perfect a rugby style drop kick, proving more effective in regaining the ball on dropouts.
Flame soars, rain falls in historic Paris Games opening
Cathy Freeman's former rival played a key role as rain tumbled and Paris's 2024 Olympic Games was officially opened, 100 years after it first played host.
A week in Wayne’s world inspires All Blacks great Umaga
Tana Umaga, Moana Pasifika coach and All Blacks legend has spent a week with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins to soak up some cross-code benefits
Lions burn Suns to extend AFL run
Brisbane have moved to second on the AFL ladder, defeating Gold Coast by 28 points to record their eighth win in a row.
Cowboys’ win soured by injuries to key forwards
North Queensland have moved into the NRL top eight with a win over Cronulla, but victory was dampened by injuries to forwards Reuben Cotter and Jason Taumalolo.
Munster returns as Storm claim seventh straight win
Melbourne's push towards the NRL's minor premiership has continued as they marked Cameron Munster's return from a torn groin by beating Parramatta 32-14.
Storm warning with Munster to take Hughes to next level
Jahrome Hughes has been one of the best players in the NRL in 2024, but his game could go to another level with Cameron Munster back on the field.
Power surge past Blues for crucial comeback win
Port Adelaide have ground their way to a hard-fought 14-point win over Carlton to keep themselves well and truly in the top four race.
Brisbane cop huge fine over AFL concussion rules breach
The AFL has fined the Brisbane Lions $40,000, with $10,000 suspended, for breaching the concussion guidelines regarding their handling of Harris Andrews.
Saville to miss Olympic singles to focus on doubles bid
Australian No.1 Daria Saville has spurned a last-minute opportunity to play the Olympic tennis singles in Paris to concentrate her energies on the doubles.
Tigers release Bateman mid-game, insist he’ll be back
Wests Tigers announced they would release forward John Bateman to play in the Super League for the rest of 2024 during their round 21 clash with the Warriors.
Olympic history beckons for Australians on day one
Australia has never won more than four gold medals in a single day of Olympic competition but that could be matched or even eclipsed on day one in Paris.
Firebirds axe star shooter Donnell Wallam in huge shock
Diamonds goalshooter Donnell Wallam will have to scramble to find a new Super Netball club after being axed by the Queensland Firebirds.
States urged to follow NSW lead in later Olympics trade
NSW licensed venues will be allowed extended trading hours if they screen Matildas games or other key events from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Lions bluffing about playing Daniher in defence: Dimma
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is ignoring where Brisbane's player magnets have fallen ahead of Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium.
Leniu tasked with filling Roosters’ JWH-shaped hole
Spencer Leniu's switch to the Sydney Roosters' starting side is a chance for the prop to prove he can fill Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes, Trent Robinson says.
Not the Nicho show: Sharks out to sink Hynes theory
Cronulla are keen to prove their NRL title fortunes don't solely revolve around Nicho Hynes as they head to face North Queensland on the road.
Crichton blow for Bulldogs as Broncos’ Walsh falls ill
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton will miss the clash with Brisbane, while Broncos coach Kevin Walters expects fullback Reece Walsh to recover from the flu.
Luai ready to be bigger threat in Cleary reunion
Jarome Luai has more confidence to utilise his attacking skills after a stint at No.7, with the playmaker adamant Penrith's attack can go to another level.
Coach Gustavsson apologises for Matildas’ Olympic loss
Matildas' coach Tony Gustavsson has apologised to Australian soccer fans for the 3-0 humbling by Germany but expects his side to hit back at the Olympics.
French flair to the fore in Paris opening ceremony
The Paris Olympics will officially open with a floating parade of athletes on the River Seine, the first time the ceremony has been held outside of a stadium.
Burton makes quick mates with Shadow Man for Olympics
Chris Burton credits his horse Shadow Man for why he is back at the Olympics, where he will compete in the three-day team event.
Huni retains WBO Global heavyweight title by knockout
Brisbane's Justis Huni knocked out opponent Troy Pilcher in the second round to successfully defend his WBO Global heavyweight title in a powerhouse display.
Knights hold on in dramatic NRLW season opener
Newcastle's defence has held on for a 12-10 win over Sydney Roosters, after a missed conversion on the siren stopped the NRLW opener going to golden point.
Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas
The Matildas have had a make a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.
Eagles load up on stars, Gawn back for Demons
Jeremy McGovern is among four big inclusions for West Coast, while Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn and Collingwood big man Mason Cox also return in round 20.
Eels withdraw NRLW player Fallon from weekend match
Parramatta have withdrawn NRLW centre Kate Fallon from playing this weekend citing safety and welfare concerns.
Aussie swim coach in Korea furore to stay in Paris
An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.