Bennett urges Blues to pick Reynolds and Walker
Wayne Bennett says NSW would be crazy to overlook Adam Reynolds and Cody Walker with the Blues' Origin hopes hanging by a thread.
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NRL’s Trbojevic concussion ruling confuses Bennett
Wayne Bennett is unsure what message the NRL is sending by clearing Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic to play against his Dolphins side.
Chiefs on alert as Reds fight against Super history
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn is aware his side has poked the bear after upsetting the Chiefs in a breakthrough Super Rugby victory last time they met.
Hawks look down rabbit hole as they try to tame Lions
Hawthorn have had a long, hard look at their terrible first half against Port Adelaide, with coach Sam Mitchell determined they learn their lessons quickly.
Mexican boxer Ocampo wants no excuses from Tszyu
Mexico's Carlos Ocampo is hoping Tim Tszyu has fully recovered from the dog bite that put their fight in doubt, saying he wants no excuses from the Australian.
Bold ball movement has Fremantle back in finals picture
Fremantle's once-shaky season has been flipped around due to some bold ball movement, with forward Lachie Schultz saying there's no turning back.
Parramatta name Brown despite sexual touching charges
Dylan Brown has been named at five-eighth for Parramatta despite being charged with five counts of sexual touching over the weekend.
Demons recruit Grundy raring for Magpies reunion: Gawn
Melbourne's Brodie Grundy is due to face Collingwood for the first time since he was forced out and Max Gawn expects the former Magpie to have a point to prove.
Hard nut: Penrith’s Leniu makes painful sacrifice
Penrith's Spencer Leniu has made a quicker than expected return to NRL action after surgery on a ruptured testicle, and now has State of Origin in his sights.
McReight battles All Blacks skipper in Reds Super final
Queensland openside flanker Fraser McReight will be crucial if the Reds can upset Super Rugby Pacific's table-topping Chiefs on Saturday.
Lodge likely to leave Roosters after JWH deal
Matt Lodge concedes he is likely to seek NRL pastures new in 2024, after current club the Sydney Roosters re-signed fellow prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Postecoglou signs four-year deal with EPL giants Spurs
Ange Postecoglou has broken new ground, becoming the first Australian manager of a Premier League club by clinching a four-year deal with Spurs.
Arnold buoyed as Circati rejects Italy for Socceroos
Parma defender Alessandro Circati and Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover are the two debutants in an experimental Socceroos squad to face Argentina.
Cobbo blazes Broncos trail ‘on shoulders of giants’
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo is only scratching the surface of his talents, Steve Renouf says, with the winger doing the Broncos' Indigenous legends proud.
Former NSW forward says Hynes must be the Blues’ No.7
Ex-NSW forward Dale Finucane believes promoting his Cronulla teammate Nicho Hynes to the Blues' starting halfback role should be a no-brainer for Brad Fittler.
Nicoll-Klokstad won’t make way for Tuivasa-Sheck
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says Golden Boot winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won't dislodge Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad from fullback when he returns next year.
History beckons for Australia as world waits for Ashes
Australia's senior players can become the first to complete cricket's triple crown in the World Test Championship final, but Ashes talk remains hard to avoid.
Origin stars Fifita, Mitchell and Murray all sidelined
While Manly's Tom Trbojevic has been cleared to play in round 15, fellow Origin aces David Fifita, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray have all been ruled out.
Tongan coach Kefu plotting Ireland ambush
Tonga Rugby World Cup coach Toutai Kefu has labelled his 2023 squad the country's best ever and has plans to shake up their stacked round robin pool.
Prop idol: Tigers’ Utoikamanu inspired by Haas
Stefano Utoikamanu is hoping he can be the Wests Tigers equivalent of relentless prop Payne Haas.
Raider Jarrod Croker’s 300th NRL game finally a reality
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker will finally play his 300th NRL game on Friday night, battling off injuries and younger teammates to reach the huge milestone.
Arrow injury set to test Maroons’ back row depth
Queensland's back row depth is set to be tested with news versatile South Sydney forward Jai Arrow has undergone ankle surgery.
Blakey signs long-term deal with Swans until 2031
A new seven-year contract will tie defender Nick Blakey to Sydney until the end of the 2031 AFL season.
NRL blames bunker for Raiders try in win over Tigers
The NRL has conceded a bunker blunder in Canberra's second try but say the Raiders' late match-winning penalty against Wests Tigers was the right call.
Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison
The former head of communications for Cricket Australia was found guilty of sexually touching two men without their consent.
Barrett back for Blues, Waratahs’ odds lengthen
The NSW Waratahs' chances of upsetting the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific finals have diminished with star playmaker Beauden Barrett returning for the hosts.
Rolled ankle spoils Justis Huni’s US boxing debut
Justis Huni won't debut in the United States as planned, with an ankle injury forcing the Australian heavyweight to pull out of his June 17 New Orleans bout.
Postecoglou agrees to leave Celtic for Spurs: reports
Ange Postecoglou has reportedly struck a deal to manage high-profile EPL club Tottenham in a move that has been fast-tracked since his latest Celtic triumph.
Remorseful De Goey escapes with three-match AFL ban
Jordan De Goey says he immediately regretted the bump that concussed West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett last weekend and apologised as soon as he could.
Staggs content to bide his time for Origin recall
Kotoni Staggs' performance against Cronulla would not have gone unnoticed by Brad Fittler but the Brisbane centre is content to wait for an Origin recall.
New boss Phil Waugh has high hopes for Australian rugby
Former Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh has been officially unveiled as the new chief executive of Rugby Australia, replacing Andy Marinos who resigned last month.