Goodwin steals the show as Socceroos thump Lebanon 5-0
Australia have moved a step closer to qualifying for a sixth-straight FIFA World Cup after easing past Lebanon in Canberra, with winger Craig Goodwin the star.
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In-form Lomax wants to leave Dragons: Ben Hunt
Zac Lomax might not want to be at St George Illawarra but he's excelling in his new position, says Dragons captain Ben Hunt.
Hamilton ready for last Aussie GP before Ferrari move
Seven-time Formula One drivers' champion Lewis Hamilton is preparing for his final Australian Grand Prix with Mercedes before his bombshell move to Ferrari.
Bruised Brumbies forced into bulk Super changes
The ACT Brumbies are dealing with a lengthy injury list, forcing them to switch their plans ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.
Warriors superstar RTS won’t make fullback switch
Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck says he's enjoying learning how to be an NRL centre, ignoring calls for him to move to his preferred fullback role.
Broncos take positives out of last year’s GF: coach
Kevin Walters says he has paid $1000 in fines for talking about last year's grand final loss to Penrith and insists the side can go one better this year.
Kookaburras, Hockeyroos in pre-Olympic Perth send-off
Australia's men's and women's hockey teams will gain valuable pitch time in a Perth farewell series before chasing gold at the Paris Olympics.
Munster, Asofa-Solomona near timely returns for Storm
Cameron Munster and Nelson Asofa-Solomona are expected to back in Melbourne colours for the Storm's round-five meeting with Brisbane.
Broncos prop Haas out of Panthers clash
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will consult a specialist and undergo further scans after a knee injury forced him to miss the grand-final rematch against Penrith.
‘Best I’ve felt: Eels’ Brown eyes comeback season
Looking to bounce back to his best, Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has overhauled his diet this season and is feeling better than ever.
Bancroft ruled out of Shield final after bike accident
WA's hopes of sealing a hat-trick of Sheffield Shield titles have suffered a huge blow after opener Cameron Bancroft was concussed in a bike accident.
Enhanced Games boss slams Olympic ‘smear campaign’
The Australian entrepreneur behind a sports event with no drug testing has hit back at Kieren Perkins, saying he's part of an Olympics smear campaign.
Ivan Cleary unsure if Panthers can keep Taylan May
Taylan May is off contract with Penrith at the end of 2022, with coach Ivan Cleary unsure the club will be able to retain the highly rated centre.
Queensland getting on with 2032 Olympics preparations
The Queensland government has been forced to deny it sought advice on cancelling the 2032 Brisbane Olympics amid cost and public support concerns.
Boomers set tough task to repeat Games podium
Australia's Boomers have been drawn in a tough Olympics pool, headed by NBA-stacked Canada, while the Opals' path in Paris has also been revealed.
Travel no problem as Ivan Cleary eyes off Las Vegas
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary wants his team to kick off the 2025 season in Las Vegas, unfazed by logistical hurdles as the NRL weighs up its options.
Titans’ Foran an extension of Hasler’s brain: Sattler
Five-eighth Kieran Foran's return from a hamstring injury has given the Gold Coast a boost in the showdown with his former club Canterbury.
Tszyu adjusts plans for new ‘Towering Inferno’ rival
Aiming to become a unified world champion, Tim Tszyu says no other fighter would accept a change in opponent so close to the fight but he fears no-one.
NRL drops referee after no-try call in Bulldogs game
Referee Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski has been dropped for round three after a controversial no-try call in Cronulla's win over Canterbury.
Daugunu returns to training but out of Rebels match
Filipo Daugunu missed cash-strapped Melbourne's last Super Rugby match due to an outstanding payment and while he's back at training, won't face the Hurricanes.
Knights axe Hastings for Cogger, as Broncos name Haas
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has dumped halfback Jackson Hastings in favour of recruit Jack Cogger after the Knights' disappointing start to the NRL season.
Oloapu eyes NRL comeback in 2025 for Canterbury
Told his NRL career could be over only months ago, Karl Oloapu is eyeing a return to the field with Canterbury in 2025.
‘Testosterone and emotion’: Luai backs banned Hughes
Having himself faced scrutiny for pushing a match official, Jarome Luai feels for Jahrome Hughes, the Melbourne half missing a week for contacting a referee.
Pangai eyes Broncos reunion with Haas, rules out Phins
Tevita Pangai Jr has declared he only wants to return to the NRL with Brisbane as he puts a line though a reunion with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins.
Piastri arrives ahead of Aussie F1 grand prix tilt
Local Formula One hope Oscar Piastri has arrived in Melbourne for his second Australian Grand Prix in the best form of his short career.
Socceroos ace Duke calls out Asian Cup death threats
Socceroos striker Mitchell Duke has lifted the lid on the social media backlash he received following Australia's Asian Cup exit at the hands of South Korea.
Tasmania Devils hope wave of support convinces doubters
The Tasmania Devils AFL club has been overwhelmed by community support after unveiling their name, colours and inaugural jumper.
Jets, Canberra must get ownership deals done: APL chair
The Australian Professional Leagues will not come to the rescue of Newcastle Jets or Canberra United if deals for new ownership fall through.
Perkins warns of athlete deaths in Enhanced Games
Aussie swimming legend Kieren Perkins says allowing athletes to take drugs will end in disaster, warning someone will die if the Enhanced Games go ahead.
No special treatment for Latrell in swearing saga: Abdo
Chief executive Andrew Abdo says he is comfortable with the way the NRL has handled Latrell Mitchell's swearing saga.
Broncos’ Madden looks to tame Panthers he almost joined
There's shades of NFL legend Tom Brady in Brisbane's Jock Madden, who will step up against a Penrith side he nearly signed for, Broncos rake Billy Walters says.