NRL enjoys opening-night reviews as 2025 plans start
The NRL's opening night in Las Vegas has been warmly received by local media critics, with the biggest challenge now deciding which teams take part in 2025.
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Titans owner praises Des Hasler for transforming team
Gold Coast Titans co-owner Darryl Kelly explains why he went hard for Des Hasler as head coach and why he has been a game-changer for the entire organisation.
Pressure builds on Melbourne City after winless streak
Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar is feeling the heat after a barren stretch, while fan walkouts in Sydney and Brisbane rocked round 19 of the A-League Men.
Inglis stars as WA squeeze Queensland at the WACA
WA have the chance to shoot up to second on the Sheffield Shield table after edging closer to victory in their match against Queensland in Perth.
Perth Lynx douse Townsville Fire to reach WNBL decider
Perth Lynx have toppled defending champions Townsville Fire to advance to the WNBL grand final, where they will meet the Southside Flyers or Melbourne Boomers.
Giants’ AFL flag quest more than beating Magpies
GWS coach Adam Kingsley gets the appeal of the Giants' opening-round clash with Collingwood, but the big picture is way more than beating the reigning premiers.
Newman embraces hype as Blues launch AFL flag tilt
Carlton head back to the Gabba for an AFL opening-round showdown with Brisbane, eager to live up to the hype around their 2024 premiership chances.
Rojas stars as Roar beat Victory 3-2, Den walks out
Brisbane Roar kept their A-League Men finals hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory as veteran Marco Rojas scored a double.
Reds suffer heartbreak with extra time Hurricanes loss
Queensland have suffered a heart-breaking 38-33 loss to the Hurricanes in extra time in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Melbourne to wrap up Super Round.
Snapshot of round 18 of the A-League Women season
A look at round 18 of the A-League Women competition where Hannah Keane and Western United extended their rampage while Melbourne City's slide continued.
NRL channel Mahomes, Gronkowski to win in Las Vegas
There were throwbacks to Patrick Mahomes and Ron Gronkowski as the NRL drew in 40,706 fans to make their first trip to Las Vegas an early success.
Crows’ injured Thilthorpe to miss start of AFL season
A knee injury suffered in Adelaide's final practice match has sidelined emerging forward Riley Thilthorpe, who will miss the start of the AFL season.
NRL’s brutality on show in USA as Roosters stun Broncos
The Sydney Roosters have scored an upset in Las Vegas, barging past Brisbane for a 20-10 win to close out the NRL's bold venture to the USA.
Hannah Green joins golf greats with fifth LPGA Tour win
Hannah Green has joined an elite group of five Australians to win five times on the LPGA Tour with a thrilling victory at the HSBC Women's World Championship.
Leniu accused of racial slur, placed on report
Spencer Leniu has been accused of a racial slur by Brisbane star Ezra Mam, with the Sydney Roosters recruit placed on report in Las Vegas.
Japan’s Takahiro Hataji has won the New Zealand Open
Takahiro Hataji from Japan has hung tough to beat Australian Scott Hend by one shot and win the New Zealand Open.
De Minaur retains Mexican Open title with Ruud victory
Australia's Alex de Minaur is the first player to successfully defend the Mexican Open title in more than a decade, outclassing Casper Ruud in the final.
Saints’ Webster in trouble for high bump on Simpkin
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster sparked a huge melee with his high bump on Jy Simpkin in the Saints' AFL practice match win over North Melbourne at RSEA Park.
Pucovski’s future in doubt after another head knock
Star Victorian batter Will Pucovski's future is in doubt again after being felled by a bouncer in the Sheffield Shield clash in Tasmania.
Roar’s Den and Wanderers’ RBB walk out in ALM
Brisbane Roar's The Den supporter group has staged an ALM walkout, less than 24 hours after Western Sydney counterparts did the same after police clashes.
Flag focus over Brownlow for Lions’ co-captain Neale
Brisbane Lions ball-magnet Lachie Neale insists an AFL premiership is his only target despite again entering a new season among the Brownlow Medal favourites.
Demons aim high after AFL off-season from hell
A tumultuous off-season has turned a blowtorch on Melbourne as they seek to use adversity to their advantage in launching another AFL premiership assault.
Manly put on second-half show to beat Souths in Vegas
Manly have claimed victory in the first-ever NRL match in the US, putting on a second-half show to beat South Sydney 36-24 in Las Vegas.
Lyon demolishes Black Caps as Australia retain trophy
New Zealand never seriously threatened a would-be record run chase of 363, all out for 196 as Australia won the first Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve.
Waratahs upset Super Rugby champion Crusaders
The NSW Waratahs have rebounded from an opening-round loss to Queensland to shock the Crusaders, beating the reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions 37-24.
Lightning strikes as WA skittle Queensland in Perth
Rain and lightning have affected day two of the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA, but it didn't stop WA ripping through Queensland's line-up.
Sydney beat Wanderers, Roar stun City in A-League Women
Mackenzie Hawkesby led Sydney FC to a 2-0 win over Western Sydney, while Tameka Yallop scored as Brisbane Roar stunned Melbourne City 2-0.
WA’s Leahy continues individual pursuit of excellence
WA cyclist Conor Leahy has won his fifth elite men's individual pursuit crown at the 2024 AusCycling Track National Championships in Brisbane.
Rain, bad light halt NSW momentum against Redbacks
NSW veteran Daniel Hughes has the chance to post his ninth first-class century when the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia resumes on day three.
Teenage star Hollingsworth posts Olympic 800m time
Australian teen star Claudia Hollingsworth has taken a giant stride towards the Paris Olympics with a blistering 800m win at the Canberra Track Classic.
‘Nobody’s in fat club’: Bennett hails Dolphins fitness
Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett, not given to grandiose statements, says his players are in career-best shape after one of the best pre-seasons he's ever coached.