Broncos clinch derby win over Dolphins with late try
Dolphins' Sean O'Sullivan has suffered a suspected torn pectoral as Brisbane beat the Dolphins 18-12 with a late try to Kotoni Staggs in a classic NRL derby.
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Socceroos triumph in hard-fought 3-1 win over Ecuador
Australia have sealed a 3-1 friendly win over Ecuador in their first game since the World Cup in Qatar.
Lights out as Lions win after Gabba blackout
Play had to be halted for nearly 40 minutes midway through the final quarter at the Gabba after a power outage before Brisbane went on to beat Melbourne.
‘This is our home’: Staggs says Broncos own Suncorp
Kotoni Staggs once played for Redcliffe - but the Broncos centre says his vocal post-try statement in the 18-12 derby win sent a message to the new Dolphins.
Attitude adjustment behind Lions’ roaring response
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan thinks his men learnt plenty from a round one humbling after bouncing back against Melbourne at the Gabba.
Bennett backs Milford to stay at No.6 for the Dolphins
A pectoral tear to Dolphins No.7 Sean O'Sullivan will give Anthony Milford a chance to play regular NRL alongside teenager Isaiya Katoa.
WA eyeing Shield title after Victoria’s collapse
Victoria have scratched out a second-innings lead of two runs over Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after losing 4-10 in a day-three collapse.
Tigers’ Bateman in danger of missing clash with Broncos
Englishman John Bateman was one of the Wests Tigers' best in their 24-12 loss to Melbourne but could miss their next clash with Brisbane due to an injury.
Papali’i, loaded Canberra forward pack set for Knights
Canberra will have star front-rower Josh Papali'i back in the mix when they travel to Newcastle to face the Knights in round four NRL action.
Day, Herbert into last 16 at WGC Match Play in Texas
Australians Jason Day and Lucas Herbert have both advanced to the knockout stages of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play with unbeaten group records in Texas.
Griffin keeps cool over Dragons’ coaching scenario
Off-contract St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has insisted nothing has changed in his fight to keep his job, as the Dragons canvas options for 2024.
Sydney Swans wary of lowly rated Hawthorn in scrap
Sydney are determined not to fall into the trap of writing off lowly regarded Hawthorn in their AFL battle at the SCG on Sunday.
Dragons, Manly closing in on Aaron Woods swap deal
Aaron Woods is likely to leave St George Illawarra mid-season to move to NRL rivals Manly, as part of a swap deal for young prop Viliami Fifita.
Lions expect concussion to end Marcus Adams’ career
Lions coach Chris Fagan says he would feel "pretty nervous" about sending Marcus Adams onto the field again, with the defender still battling concussion issues.
Undersized Bombers can cut down Suns’ tall men: Scott
Essendon's undersized defence are set to take on Gold Coast's towering forwards but coach Brad Scott has backed them to do the job.
Victory ignore Canberra ALW points drama, focus on Roar
Melbourne Victory are putting aside the drawn-out saga over Canberra United's overturned ALW points deduction, with coach Jeff Hopkins focused beating Brisbane.
Drua make history in Super W win over Brumbies in Nadi
Defending champions Fijiana Drua remain undefeated in Super W rugby after a tight 12-7 win over the Brumbies in Nadi in round one.
Lions unhappy with Dees’ power-outage advantage
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan believes Melbourne were gifted an "unfair" advantage as the AFL scrambled to restart their round-two game after a power outage.
Tensions thaw between NRL and RLPA, boycotts end
The NRL and players' association are close to reaching agreement after protracted pay talks, with the union dropping their boycott of the league's promotions.
Injured Melbourne skipper Gawn to miss 4-6 weeks
Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss at least the next month of the AFL season because of a knee injury.
Jets skipper Davis grounds Phoenix with first ALW goal
Wellington Phoenix are favourites to collect the ALW wooden spoon for a second-straight season after Newcastle Jets came from behind to win a 3-2 thriller.
Daicos’ hot start continues as Magpies smash Power
Port Adelaide tried but failed to put the clamps on Nick Daicos as the young star helped Collingwood post a convincing 71-point victory at the MCG.
NRL: No war chest to stop Suaalii followers
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players to stop them following Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to rugby union.
Suaalii to join Waratahs after RA confirms code switch
Rugby Australia has confirmed that Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will leave the NRL's Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024 to play rugby until at least the end of 2027.
AFL coaches not keen on fans booing Horne-Francis
Rival coaches Ken Hinkley and Craig McRae didn't like seeing Port Adelaide's Jason Horne-Francis being jeered by Collingwood fans on his AFL return to Victoria.
Power lacked toughness in Pies defeat: Hinkley
Port Adelaide looked all at sea in a 71-point thumping from Collingwood that left coach Ken Hinkley searching for answers.
Queensland thump Rebels in Super W opener
Queensland have steam-rolled an ill-disciplined Melbourne in their Super W opener, running in seven tries for a 43-0 win.
Lightning beat Firebirds to win Qld Super Netball derby
Shooters Steph Wood and Cara Koenen starred as the Sunshine Coast Lightning defeated the Queensland Firebirds 65-55 in their Super Netball derby in Brisbane.
Richmond survive second-half scare to down Adelaide
Richmond have kicked the last five goals to down Adelaide by 32 points in a rollercoaster AFL clash at Adelaide Oval.
Brimson, Foran, Taulagi injured as Cowboys beat Titans
North Queensland and Gold Coast are licking their wounds after a number of injuries in a chaotic and error-ridden NRL derby won by the Cowboys.
Rebels hang tough for thrilling Super win over Reds
Melbourne have banked their second win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating Queensland 40-34 in a pulsating clash at AAMI Park.