NSW’s so-called grub almost an angel in eyes of NRL
Liam Martin is set to be public enemy No.1 in Queensland for State of Origin III, but his judiciary record tells the story of a choir boy rather than a grub.
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Eagles players urged to do it for departing ‘Simmo’
West Coast players will be feeling mixed emotions when they front up against the Brisbane Lions in the first match since coach Adam Simpson's departure.
Suns’ Hardwick says spraying players wasn’t ideal
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says he's seeking a response against Port Adelaide after his public rebuke of his players.
Alcaraz and Djokovic storm into Wimbledon final rematch
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have powered to a Wimbledon final rematch, with the Serbian great looking in shape to gain revenge.
Aussie Jess Hull smashes world 2000m record in Monaco
Australian middle-distance star Jess Hull has raced to a world record in the 2000 metres at a pre-Olympic Diamond League meeting in Monaco.
Aussie Emerson Jones into Wimbledon girls’ semi-final
Rising star Emerson Jones has become the first Australian to reach the girls' semi-final at Wimbledon since Ash Barty won the title in 2011.
Bulldogs bounce back with upset AFL win over Blues
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was outstanding as the Western Bulldogs rebounded from last week's loss to score a massive win over Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
Benji slams Tigers after Sharks seal 52-point NRL rout
Cronulla have put Wests Tigers to the sword, hammering Benji Marshall's strugglers in a 58-6 NRL win.
‘Embarrassing’: Marshall, Doueihi blast Tigers
Coach Benji Marshall and centre Adam Doueihi have taken aim at Wests Tigers' efforts in a 58-6 loss to Cronulla.
Magpies ‘running out of time’ in flag defence: McRae
Collingwood sit outside the top eight with six games to go and coach Craig McRae admits the Magpies are running out of time.
Cats shake off Magpies to charge into AFL top four
Top-four chasing Geelong have shaken off Collingwood to claim a 20-point victory at the MCG for their third win on the bounce.
New Eagles coach axes Darling, Dimma makes five changes
West Coast veteran Jack Darling has been dropped for the first time in his AFL career, while Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick also rung in the changes.
De Rozario, Hall named Paralympics flagbearers
Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and swimmer Brenden Hall have been named Australia's flagbearers for the Paralympics opening ceremony.
Best back in training in troublesome left-centre role
Bradman Best has taken a giant step towards playing in State of Origin III, as NSW deal with their most disruption at left centre in 13 years.
Barnett feared retirement a year before Origin debut
Mitchell Barnett could barely drive and feared he may struggle to play with his son in the future after neck injuries in 2023. Now he's set for a NSW debut.
Buoyant Wallaroos hopeful of breaking Kiwi hoodoo
The Wallaroos are confident they are getting closer to beating the Black Ferns as they seek their first Test rugby win against New Zealand.
Alcaraz subdues Medvedev to power into Wimbledon final
Spanish champion Carlos Alcaraz has bounced back from the loss of the first set to outplay Daniil Medvedev and reach another Wimbledon final.
Cobbo return will lift fired up Maroons: Renouf
Queensland great Steve Renouf is confident outside backs Selwyn Cobbo and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow can create havoc in the State of Origin series decider.
Long apprenticeship helped shape Eagles interim coach
The race is on to replace departed Eagles mentor Adam Simpson with interim coach Jarrad Schofield and Brett Montgomery among those said to be in the running.
Wallabies captain Slipper keeps mum on documentary barb
Wallabies captain James Slipper has refused to buy into a brutal comment aired by former coach Eddie Jones in a documentary about last year's World Cup.
Sharks smash terrible Tigers in 52-point NRL rout
Cronulla have put Wests Tigers to the sword, hammering Benji Marshall's strugglers in a 58-6 NRL win.
Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits
As captain Elliott Whitehead calls time on his NRL career, Canberra have bolstered their forwards for 2025 with the signing of a young England international.
Slater ‘rattled’ by Blues’ Origin II dominance: Gallen
Paul Gallen believes Queensland coach Billy Slater is facing an uphill battle to maintain the Maroons' grip on the State of Origin shield.
NRL must make ‘money man’ Langer next Immortal: Walters
Brisbane and Queensland great Allan Langer has been overlooked in the past for Immortal status but Kevin Walters says it's time for 'Alf' to join the list.
Rogers ready to join Broncos race to succeed Reynolds
Brisbane half Josh Rogers has inked a new deal and will get his chance against St George Illawarra as forward Brendan Piakura is given until game day to be fit.
Sore Blues stars Curnow, Weitering set to face Dogs
Carlton stars Charlie Curnow and Jacob Weitering are expected to play against the Western Bulldogs despite pulling up sore from the defeat to GWS.
‘I’m the funny one’: Meet the other Mulitalo twin
Ronaldo Mulitalo has developed a reputation for his larger-than-life personality but Parramatta debutant and twin Lorenzo reckons he got the funny genes.
Maroons draw on memories of Origin ‘chaos’ for decider
Queensland's ability to overcome a string of setbacks and win the 2022 State of Origin series in Brisbane is fuelling belief ahead of another decider.
Smith shines as woeful Windies head for Lord’s defeat
England's rebuild ahead of the 2025/26 Ashes has begun well with Jamie Smith following Gus Atkinson's lead at Lord's, albeit against a poor West Indies team.
Voss needs ‘convincing’ to change Brownlow criteria
Isaac Heeney's Brownlow Medal chance is over but the Sydney superstar still hopes to get plenty out of the AFL season with the Swans eyeing premiership glory.
South Sydney season is not done yet: Walker
South Sydney half Cody Walker says their season is far from over as the loss of goal kicking maestro Latrell Mitchell exposes a weakness that must be addressed.