‘Clunky’ Raiders aim for smooth NRL win against Penrith
Under-fire Canberra will host Penrith on Friday night, with each side desperate to earn just their second win of the young NRL season.
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South East Melbourne name Kelly new NBL coach
Mike Kelly has been named as the new coach of the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, after Simon Mitchell stepped down last month after four seasons in charge.
Floyd Masson no April fool as boxing chance presents
Floyd Masson thought it was an April Fools Day prank when told he'd be fighting for a world title, just weeks before his wife's due to give birth to twin girls.
Cats’ Cameron in clear, Stewart in mix for Suns clash
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron is fit to face Gold Coast and the Cats are optimistic gun defender Tom Stewart could join him.
Thorn wary of retention battle after Suaalii switch
The Queensland Reds are scrambling to lock down Harry Wilson with coach Brad Thorn admitting rugby's big-money deal to lure Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii may not help.
Sharks keep outside backs intact, re-sign Sione Katoa
Sione Katoa has become the fourth member of Cronulla's backline to re-sign with the club, after initial fears the Sharks could struggle to keep the quartet.
Power-ful reaction to loss as Port forwards axed
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has reacted to last week's heavy loss to Collingwood by axing three players for this week's Showdown.
Date, rules locked in for resumed ALM Melbourne derby
The A-Leagues have locked in a date and the conditions for the resumption of the Melbourne derby that was abandoned because of a violent pitch invasion.
Ugle-Hagan wants lasting impact from anti-racism stance
Racially abused during an AFL game last week, Western Bulldogs young gun Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a public stand against racism like Nicky Winmar.
Ugle-Hagan recreates Winmar racism stand in Dogs’ win
The Western Bulldogs posted a much-needed 14-point win over Brisbane as young forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan recreated Nicky Winmar's iconic anti-racism gesture.
Suaalii key in Roosters win after Tedesco concussion
Rugby-bound Sydney Rooster Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has played a key role in their 28-20 win over Parramatta, after James Tedesco was hit high and concussed.
Eels’ effort better than at same point in 2022: Arthur
Parramatta have slumped to 1-4 after making last year's grand final, but coach Brad Arthur is adamant his team's effort is up on the early rounds of 2022.
Suaalii still shining in the glare of his rugby switch
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has praised Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's ability to put the talk of his rugby switch to the side and star against Parramatta.
Robinson calls for clarity on punishment for high shots
Roosters' Trent Robinson says the NRL must clarify how it will penalise high shots that result in concussion, following the hit that flattened James Tedesco.
Ugle-Hagan stance inspires Jones, Indigenous Australia
Western Bulldogs teammates have expressed pride in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's actions after the young star made a powerful stand in the face of vile racist attacks.
Coach Fagan frustrated, disappointed by Lions loss
Not much went right for coach Chris Fagan as his Brisbane Lions failed to handle the heat put on them in a 14-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs.
Wasteful Magpies see off Tigers, lose ruck Cameron
Collingwood are 3-0 after pushing through poor goalkicking to beat rivals Richmond by 14 points but ruckman Darcy Cameron suffered a nasty knee injury.
Piastri praised for coping with Formula One mania
Oscar Piastri earnt praise as Red Bull champion Max Verstappen logged the fastest time in the opening practice sessions at the Australian F1 Grand Prix.
Victory chasing finals, Phoenix out to avoid ALW spoon
Wellington Phoenix, last year's A-League Women's wooden spooners, want to spoil champions Melbourne Victory's finals party and jump off the foot of the table.
Griffin adamant Dragons aren’t distracted by his future
Under-fire St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin is adamant neither he nor his players are affected by the ongoing conjecture over his future.
Cameron Smith hits back at LIV critics ahead of Masters
Golf superstar Cameron Smith has dismissed critics' claims that he and fellow LIV Golf players can't contend at the Masters because of their limited schedule.
Sydney FC on verge of third-straight ALW premiership
Sydney FC have one hand on a first-ever third successive A-League Women premiership and can seal it with victory over Newcastle.
We’d pay more than $1million for Wighton: Bennett
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has confirmed the club will hold talks with Canberra No.6 Jack Wighton and has the cash to secure him if he's the right fit.
Winmar hands baton to Ugle-Hagan in racism fight
AFL great Nicky Winmar wants current players to follow Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's lead in standing up against racism.
Bulldogs laud energy of AFL debutant Arthur Jones
Western Bulldogs teenager Arthur Jones's influence on his teammates extended well beyond his five disposals in the AFL win over Brisbane.
‘Non-stop’ Thorn yet to ponder rugby coaching future
Brad Thorn says he's yet to fully consider his options beyond this season, with the Reds coach off contract but still desperate to unlock the side's potential.
Iszac could have lost his legs: Titans’ Tino on brother
An emotional Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has explained how younger brother Iszac overcame leg-saving hip surgery as a youth to play in the NRL.
Demons to unveil Jacob van Rooyen against Sydney
First-round draft pick Jacob van Rooyen will make his AFL debut for Melbourne as they welcome back Steven May from injury for the round-three clash with Sydney.
Webcke hails ‘ruthless’ Broncos as 1998 record looms
Shane Webcke was in the last Broncos team to start a season with five straight wins and there's a lot he likes about the 2023 side as they prepare to do same.
Ricky launches passionate Raider pitch to keep Wighton
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the Raiders will do all they can to keep star Jack Wighton, who has declined an option to extend his deal by an extra year.
Manly five-eighth Josh Schuster out with quad injury
Manly's Josh Schuster has suffered another injury setback and will miss the round-five clash against Newcastle.