Panthers shrug off Cleary’s absence to beat Roosters
It was a case of no Nathan Cleary no worries as Penrith overcame the fast-finishing Sydney Roosters for a 22-16 win at Allianz Stadium.
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Jason Gillespie quits as SA, Strikers coach
Jason Gillespie will step down as coach of South Australia and the Adelaide Strikers and has been linked to the vacant Pakistan national team job.
Longmuir hails captain courageous as Freo aim for 3-0
Fremantle will be 3-0 for the first time since 2015 if they beat Adelaide, and coach Justin Longmuir has praised the influence of Alex Pearce.
Aloisi, Veart deny A-League Men wooden spoon motivator
Coaches of Adelaide United and Western United say avoiding the A-League Men wooden spoon isn't a motivator for their clash.
Carl Webb to be honoured for a life full of inspiration
The Carl Webb Medal will be given to the man of the match in the Brisbane v North Queensland clash to honour the late forward whose work off the field inspired.
Sharks invoke tough spirit of Gal to beat injury crisis
A mural showcasing the emotional 2016 premiership has offered Cronulla's players a reminder of the toughness they need to overcome their own NRL injury crisis.
Olympic doubts loom over key Matildas pair
Injuries have cast a shadow over the Olympic hopes of Matildas mainstays Katrina Gorry and Clare Hunt with the Paris Games less than four months away.
No bad blood with ‘No.1 supporter’ Benji: Sullivan
Benji Marshall cut Jayden Sullivan from his starting side midway through the Wests Tigers' first game but the new recruit insists he's not one to hold a grudge.
Rebuilding Eagles ‘not waiting’ for AFL finals return
Despite being hot favourites to collect the wooden spoon this year, West Coast's next generation of players are dreaming big as they chase a finals return.
Champ Tszyu to channel Tyson against towering Fundora
Taking on 197cm Sebastian Fundora to become unified world champion, Tim Tszyu says he can follow the lead of one of his favourite fighters in Mike Tyson.
‘Brumbies DNA’: Larkham’s call to match rampant Reds
Wallabies selection could be on the line when the ACT Brumbies head to Suncorp Stadium to face the Queensland Reds, coach Stephen Larkham says.
Demetriou soaks up pressure as heat cranks up on Souths
Jason Demetriou is playing it cool as the South Sydney coach faces increased scrutiny over his future at the club.
Blues bolstered by handy ins for AFL Good Friday match
Jacob Weitering and Caleb Marchbank return and Elijah Hollands will make his Carlton debut in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne.
‘The dream is alive’: Walters extends, Walsh to follow
Brisbane have received a boost with the news coach Kevin Walters has agreed a contract extension, with flying fullback Reece Walsh also expected to re-sign.
NRL say time is right for Dogs, Warriors to join NRLW
The NRL are adamant the expansion of the women's game from 10 teams to 12 in 2025 will improve the league, with Canterbury and the Warriors to be added.
Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn’s Mitchell
Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.
Phoenix striker Zawada’s A-League season in doubt
Polish hot-shot Oskar Zawada is in serious doubt to return for Wellington Phoenix's A-League Men title charge after a fresh injury setback.
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa re-signs until end of 2028
Playmaker Isaiya Katoa has been earmarked as the man to lead the Dolphins into the future as the 20-year-old signs a three-year extension with the club.
Schneider follows long line of Penrith’s student No.7s
Brad Schneider's chance to deputise for Nathan Cleary makes him the latest student of the game to step into the coveted role as Penrith's back-up No.7.
United pip JackJumpers, force NBL championship decider
The NBL championship series is heading to a decider after Melbourne United edged out the Tasmania JackJumpers by two points in a game-four thriller.
Former Cowboys captains inspire unbeaten NRL start
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has hailed the humility and first class response by Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend after being relieved of the captaincy.
Fletcher winging it for Lions’ grand-final rematch
Brisbane Lions second-year talent Jaspa Fletcher took plenty from watching his Collingwood wing rivals in last year's four-point AFL grand-final loss.
Brisbane Games must fit the region, says IOC
An influential Olympic committee has praised Brisbane Games organisers for 'important and measured progress' after 2032 infrastructure plans were scaled back.
Munster completes contact training, set for round five
Melbourne's Cameron Munster is on track to return from his groin injury in time for the round-five NRL clash against Brisbane.
Jackson’s presence in Paris would make us giddy: Meares
Seven weeks after announcing her retirement from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has been named in the extended Opals squad for the Olympic Games.
Shaun Johnson hungry but not for Dally M Medal
Shaun Johnson missed out on the Dally M Medal by a whisker last season but that hasn't motivated him to chase the award this year.
Titans not worried by Fifita contract situation
David Fifita has six weeks to decide if he wants to stay at a struggling Gold Coast for the next two years, but the Titans insist they are not worried.
Taylan holds hope of May-Day despite Penrith deal
Re-signed Penrith centre Taylan May is still holding hope of one day playing alongside his brothers even though it may have to be in the Super League.
Titmus on track as Paris swim uniform revealed
Defending Olympic freestyle champion Ariarne Titmus is pleased with her progress as Australia's aquatic uniform was revealed ahead of this year's Paris Games.
‘It’d be sad’ to farewell Leichhardt: Tigers’ Papali’i
Isaiah Papali'i would be sad to farewell Leichhardt Oval but Wests Tigers players appear resigned they will have little say in the club's future at the ground.
Slipper to become Australia’s most-capped Super player
Veteran prop James Slipper is set to equal fellow former Wallabies captain Stephen Moore as Australia's most-capped Super Rugby player.