SBW fan Willison gives Broncos ‘whack’ for Penrith test
Xavier Willison grew up idolising Sonny Bill Williams, and now the Brisbane behemoth is ready to take on two of Penrith's and New Zealand's great front-rowers.
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St Kilda spearhead Max King ruled out for season
Key St Kilda forward Max King has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury against Port Adelaide.
Golf stars Minjee and Min Woo Lee eye Olympic medals
Minjee and Min Woo Lee, Australia's first Olympic golf siblings, plan on feeding off each other in pursuit of medals in Paris.
Blues have Boyd’s one-game AFL ban reduced to fine
Carlton defender Jordan Boyd will play against GWS after a marathon tribunal hearing resulted in his one-game ban reduced to a fine.
Clubless Salakaia-Loto focused only on Wallabies recall
Without a club for 2025 following the Melbourne Rebels' axing from Super Rugby Pacific, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists he's only focused for now on the Wallabies.
De Minaur overcomes dogged Duckworth and Wimbledon rain
James Duckworth stretched Alex de Minaur but could not take a set off Australia's No.1, while Alexei Popyrin and Adam Walton have also progressed at Wimbledon.
Malone responds to Hockeyroos’ Olympic snub
Rosie Malone has publicly responded to her Olympic omission, questioning what more she could have done but wishing the Hockeyroos well in Paris.
Ashes run out: Root’s verdict bound to upset Bairstow
Twelve months on, England players have reflected quite differently to the infamous Ashes run out of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's than they did at the time.
Hawk Sicily could play against Cats after dislocation
Hawthorn captain James Sicily will undergo a fitness test ahead of Saturday's AFL game against Geelong after he suffered another shoulder dislocation.
Balard, Hall join treble-winning Mariners exodus
Overseas-bound Max Balard has exercised a clause in his contract to leave Central Coast Mariners, while defender Dan Hall has joined ALM new boys Auckland FC.
Dolphins’ Marshall-King out for up to 10 weeks
In a major blow for the Dolphins, hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has been ruled out for the majority of the rest of the NRL regular season with a foot injury.
Ponga returns early as Storm sit out Harry Grant again
Newcastle have been bolstered by the early return of Kalyn Ponga from a foot injury, while Harry Grant is again missing from Melbourne's NRL team.
Lions’ signing spree nets Berry, Cameron
Jarrod Berry has followed good mate Hugh McCluggage's lead and re-committed to the Brisbane AFL club, while Charlie Cameron has also extended.
Huni to debut Mike Tyson method in Brisbane homecoming
Unbeaten Australian heavyweight Justis Huni has undergone a tactical transformation, declaring he'll channel Mike Tyson's aggression in his July homecoming.
Staggs out, Oates returns for Broncos against Panthers
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs will miss the clash with Penrith to attend a close friend's funeral as veteran Corey Oates returns from a knee injury.
NBL expansion on cards as Blitz returns to Gold Coast
The NBL Blitz pre-season tournament is headed back to the Gold Coast in September as league officials consider whether the city should host an expansion team.
‘Superhuman’ para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris
After falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are "one of the strongest" to represent the country.
NRL approves Nawaqanitawase’s early Roosters arrival
Rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase is free to join the Sydney Roosters before the end of the NRL season, after his deal was approved by head office.
Generations collide as Aussie skaters chase Paris gold
A nine-strong Australian skateboarding team will carry genuine medal hopes when they head to Paris for the sport's second Olympic instalment.
Umpiring standard is as good as ever, says AFL boss
The standard of umpiring is as good as ever despite widespread outcry this season, says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.
Family key to decision on future for Cowboys’ Townsend
Chad Townsend is close to agreeing to his final playing contract and says he is a chance of rebuffing NRL interest to finish his career overseas.
Burton goes with less-is-more on mid-field bombs
Matt Burton has the most dangerous torpedo bomb in the NRL, but the Canterbury halfback has opted for a less-is-more approach as his game develops.
Blues to contest Boyd’s one-game ban at AFL tribunal
Carlton will take defender Jordan Boyd's one-game ban for forceful front-on contact to a tribunal hearing.
Jillaroos to feature in NRL’s expanded Vegas venture
The NRL is set to add a women's Test match into the schedule for Las Vegas in 2025, with Australia expected to face off against England.
Berry latest in-demand Lion to recommit
Jarrod Berry has followed good mate Hugh McCluggage's lead and re-committed to the Brisbane AFL club that drafted him in 2016 on a long-term deal.
Day’s Aussie return firms for revved-up Brisbane PGA
Jason Day is firming for a long-awaited return home after the Australian PGA Championship secured a high-profile title partner at their future Olympic venue.
Mavs trade Aussie Green to Hornets for GSW star
Boomers star Josh Green has reportedly been traded by Dallas to Charlotte as part of a multi-team deal that will land Klay Thompson at the Mavericks.
Kiwi Colin Munro re-signs with Brisbane Heat until 2026
Defending BBL champions Brisbane Heat have re-signed New Zealand T20 legend Colin Munro to a new two-year deal.
Knights tell prop Daniel Saifiti he can move on
Daniel Saifiti has revealed Newcastle have told him he can move on at the end of the 2024 NRL season, despite having two years left on his contract.
Gatland undecided on No.9 for first Wallabies Test
Wales coach Warren Gatland has three quality halfbacks to choose from for the first Test against the Wallabies.
Depleted Roosters won’t rush Wallaby’s league education
The Sydney Roosters say they're unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early as expected, instead preparing him for 2025.