Broncos forwards on notice in jostle for NRL spots
Brisbane's backline for round one of the NRL virtually picks itself but the race for in-demand forward spots will heat up in the trials.
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Bulldogs lose Jones to injury for start of AFL season
A hamstring injury will sideline Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones for the Indigenous All Stars game and the start of the AFL season
Run machine Head convincingly wins first Border medal
Travis Head has won the Allan Border Medal for the first time after dominating with the bat, also taking out the international one-day player award.
Hard times driving Sutherland to cricket stardom
Amid more success for the Australian women's cricket team, Belinda Clark Award winner Annabel Sutherland has reflected on their one big failure last year.
Graham Arnold joins South Sydney in new coaching role
Wayne Bennett has recruited former Socceroos mentor Graham Arnold to assist Latrell Mitchell and the South Sydney goalkickers in a crucial role.
Coniglio eyes AFL opening-round return for Giants
Star GWS midfielder Stephen Coniglio is looking to move on from his injury woes, believing he will be ready to play in the Giants' AFL opening-round fixture.
Scorchers great signs for Renegades in huge BBL move
Fresh off a stellar BBL season for the Perth Scorchers, veteran quick Jason Behrendorff is on the move to the Melbourne Renegades.
‘Rare’ family feat as Kookaburras’ overhaul begins
The Kookaburras will return to the Test arena for the first time since their Olympics exit with a host of fresh faces gunning for full-time contracts.
Hurricanes underline Tasmania’s sporting purple patch
Tasmania is enjoying a moment in the sporting sunshine, with the NBL's JackJumpers, BBL's Hurricanes and AFL coach Chris Fagan winning flags in the past year.
Blues defender bullish ahead of 2025 AFL campaign
Defender Adam Saad isn't dwelling on Carlton's meek finals exit last year and is adamant they have what it takes to be among the AFL's contenders.
Test vacancy open as Head replaces Konstas at top
Travis Head has ousted Sam Konstas from the top of the Australian batting order for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Grass greener as rebuilt Waratahs address injury curse
New Waratahs coach Dan McKellar hopes an improved training surface will mitigate the injuries that spectacularly hobbled the side's 2024 campaign.
Aussie star still in doubt for historic women’s Test
Australia captain Alyssa Healy is still attempting to prove her fitness as she bids to return from a foot injury in the women's Ashes Test.
Flying Fiji perfect prep for Wallabies ahead of Lions
Australian fans can expect razzle-dazzle and bone-rattling collisions when the Wallabies host Fiji for the first time since 2017.
Australia chasing rare subcontinent series win
Australia have won only one Test series on the subcontinent in a decade but can begin turning things around this week.
Seeing red: younger Gordon details stressful code call
Queensland Reds recruit Mason Gordon strongly considered following his Wallabies brother Carter to rugby league before landing back at Ballymore.
North midfield bull suffers another injury setback
Harry Sheezel says he's shattered for his North Melbourne teammate and good pal George Wardlaw after his troublesome hamstring gave way during a training run.
Khawaja, Smith score tons as Aussies bully Sri Lanka
Australian veterans Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have caused Sri Lanka all sorts of problems on the first day of the Test series opener in Galle.
‘Ready to go’ but skipper Healy may miss Test spot
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has declared herself fit for the women's Ashes Test but could still be overruled from playing by selectors.
NBL chief tips huge Finals series as race heats up
Seven teams remain in the NBL Finals hunt with two rounds of the regular season left to play, as league officials predict an epic title battle.
‘Target the best’: Cat keen to welcome another big name
Geelong forward Gryan Miers is urging his club to continue their pursuit of the AFL's best talents as Gold Coast star Matt Rowell weighs up his future.
Latrell Mitchell gets NRL green light to play round one
Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr will be able to use the All Stars match towards their suspensions with Mitchell set to play for South Sydney in round one.
Humphries lauds value of NBL’s Pride Round
Adelaide 36ers centre Isaac Humphries believes the annual NBL Pride Round is a huge step forward for the LGBTQ+ community.
Dolphins CEO opens up about Dylan Brown links
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has explained his club's position on the future of Parramatta's Dylan Brown and Morgan Knowles of St Helens.
Time of the essence for Perth NRL side: Dolphins CEO
The Perth NRL side slated for 2027 can learn plenty from the Dolphins, one of their biggest supporters, as the clock ticks on their entry to the big time.
Aussie girls set for T20 World Cup semi despite defeat
Australia's teenage women's side will face South Africa in the T20 Under-19 World Cup semi-final despite a reality check in a shock loss to Sri Lanka.
Keys draws on heartbreak as Open final inspiration
A crushing US Open semi-final loss to Aryna Sabalenka two years ago is driving Madison Keys ahead of their rematch in the Australian Open decider in Melbourne.
Northern exposure: Red’s big chance on historic UK tour
The Queensland Reds' first tour of the United Kingdom in 35 years will have spin-offs for the Super Rugby club and it's Wallabies hopefuls.
Herbie’s magic number: Dolphins launch case for defence
Defence is high on the agenda for Herbie Farnworth at the Dolphins, who have identified the small margins between being a fledgling NRL club and a finals foray.
Kuhnemann cleared for Sri Lanka after thumb injury
Australian offspinner Matthew Kuhnemann will fly to Sri Lanka this weekend after shaking off a thumb injury that had threatened his ability to tour.
GWS coach hails star recruit Stringer’s work ethic
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hailed Jake Stringer's work ethic as the star recruit attempts to make a mark at his third AFL club.