Humphrey bearing the load as Suns set up in Darwin
Ben Ainsworth says the AFL performances of teenager Bailey Humphrey have inspired the side ahead of a decisive two-week stretch in Darwin.
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McRae prepared for Tiger interest in assistant coaches
Collingwood's assistant coaches, including Justin Leppitsch, could be in the mix to coach Richmond but Magpies boss Craig McRae welcomes the interest.
Sporting codes unite in support for voice referendum
More than 20 leading Australian sports have come together to deliver a message in support of the voice to parliament ahead of the referendum.
Foran credited for David Fifita’s Maroons resurrection
David Fifita is racking up career-best NRL numbers this season to force his way back into the State of Origin fray, and Queensland has a New Zealander to thank.
Baby Broncos to cop NRL depth test against Warriors
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is eager to gauge the club's depth as they deal with five State of Origin-enforced absentees in Saturday's clash with the Warriors.
Sydney Kings land DJ Hogg as Xavier Cooks replacement
The Sydney Kings have signed DJ Hogg as their first import for the 2023/24 season and will look to the American to fill Xavier Cooks' shoes.
Australia names Commonwealth Youth Games swim team
Australia has named 10 swimmers to compete at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad in August.
Dragons forward Jack de Belin avoids ban for cannonball
Stand-in St George Illawarra captain Jack de Belin has avoided suspension for the cannonball tackle that thwarted the Dragons against the Dolphins.
Blues hopeful Haas injury will be no big Payne
Prop Payne Haas has sent a scare through NSW's State of Origin camp after suffering an apparent ankle injury at training.
NRL’s Roosters re-sign Waerea-Hargreaves, Tupou
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed two of their most experienced players in Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Daniel Tupou.
Port coach Hinkley won’t rush fresh contract talks
Despite the sudden Richmond vacancy, Port Adelaide's Ken Hinkley says his club won't deviate from their plan to open fresh contract talks in August.
How NRL’s Manly helped make Wallabies fullback Wright
Brumbies and Wallabies fullback Tom Wright has signed an extension with both organisations, meaning he'll be sticking around until the end of 2025.
Caretaker McQualter ready to take reins at Tigers
Richmond interim coach Andrew McQualter is confident he can get the Tigers focused to take on Port Adelaide and says he hasn't thought about the full-time role.
Forget Manly thrashing, Ricky tells his reeling Raiders
Canberra will travel to face South Sydney looking to respond to a dismal game against Manly last weekend, with some key faces missing from their line-up.
Peirson called in as extra back-up keeper for Ashes
Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson has been called into Australia's Ashes squad, set to replace Josh Inglis as back-up gloveman for part of the tour.
RLPA unhappy as NRL pay talks hit another impasse
Players' union boss Clint Newton has made clear his frustration over the latest impasse in negotiations with a settlement offer to be rejected by the NRL.
Isaako, Milford star as Dolphins beat Dragons
The Dolphins beat a dire St George Illawarra 26-12 with five-eighth Anthony Milford playing his best game of the NRL season to set up the victory.
French Open draw not kind to Australian contingent
The French Open draw in Paris has not been overly kind to Australia's tennis stars, with most likely to confront big-name seeds if they win their first matches.
Milford runs into Dolphins form with perfect timing
Dolphins playmaker Anthony Milford has played his best football under Wayne Bennett and his mid-season revival has come at just the right time.
Going after Luai a mistake – NSW Origin debutant Young
NSW debutant Hudson Young believes Queensland would be ill-advised to try to go after Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai in State of Origin 1.
‘It is Murri v Koori’: Cobbo wants to out-run idol Foxx
Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo looks up to NSW flyer Josh Addo-Carr but wants to be looking back at him in the Origin series opener, while fixing his error rate
AFL coaching tougher than ever: Lions’ Fagan
Chris Fagan can understand why Damien Hardwick felt he couldn't continue as Richmond coach, but says there's still fuel in his tank to lead the Brisbane Lions.
Lu, Henderson win opening matchplay matches in Vegas
Top seeded American Lilia Vu and Canada's Brooke Henderson have triumphed on day one of the LPGA's matchplay event in Nevada, as did Australia's Karis Davidson.
Walker, Doedee to return for Crows, but doubt on Smith
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker and defender Tom Doedee will return to AFL action against Brisbane, but doubt lingers over sore defender Brodie Smith.
Murray vows control in early tackles for health’s sake
Cameron Murray has put the onus on himself to control his emotion in State of Origin, not wanting to fall victim to another first-tackle concussion for NSW.
Victoria frontrunner to replace Magpies netball side
Victoria is the frontrunner to have two Super Netball teams despite Collingwood's call to axe its netball program because it was unsustainable.
Caretaker Kangaroos coach is giving Clarkson space
Interim North Melbourne coach Brett Ratten says he is reluctant to contact Alastair Clarkson during the under-pressure mentor's time away from the AFL club.
Star Swan Heeney desperate to rebound from form slump
Star Sydney forward Isaac Heeney concedes his form has been up and down this season, but he's confident he can become an elite player again.
Maroons’ Mullet Man Cotter puts target on Koroisau
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter felt the force of NSW hooker Apisai Koroisau's magic in the NRL on Saturday night and aims to return the favour in Origin.
‘Unique’: Gilbert credits Bennett for his Maroons rise
Queensland forward Tom Gilbert has forged a strong bond with his Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett and says it helped him gain his second Origin selection.
Taumalolo’s Cowboys return put on ice for another week
Jason Taumalolo's hopes of returning from a knee injury to face Parramatta have been dashed with the star second-rower ruled out for another week.