Papalii’s retirement opens up race for Maroon selection
Long-time Queensland prop Josh Papalii has announced his retirement from State of Origin football, leaving Billy Slater to look elsewhere for front-row options.
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Souths at home in Homebush ahead of Moore Park return
South Sydney were incensed by the NSW government's decision to block them from moving to Moore Park last year, but they now feel right at home in Homebush.
Concussion queries earn Reds a World Rugby sit-down
The Queensland Reds will meet with World Rugby to seek an explanation after numerous incidents that concussed or injured their players went uncited.
Southwell eyes NSW debut in women’s Origin opener
NSW coach Kylie Hilder has called up 18-year-old halfback Jesse Southwell for the women's State of Origin series opener against Queensland.
Reds, O’Connor close in on contract extension
Veteran James O'Connor wants to remain at Ballymore and the Queensland Reds are confident of keeping him, even without a Rugby Australia top-up.
Artists and creators showcase works clever by design
From renowned international design names to up-and-coming Australian artists and firms selling only slogans, the crowds are arriving at Melbourne Design Fair.
Reds playmaker Dallinger earns Test rugby debut
Queensland playmaker Carys Dallinger will make her Wallaroos debut after being named to start against Fijiana, while Faitala Moleka is a new face at fullback.
AFL community wants Hawthorn racism probe to end
Alastair Clarkson's shock leave of absence from North Melbourne has prompted more calls for the Hawthorn racism investigation to be sped up.
Storm to open new Queensland NRL academy
Melbourne are opening a new academy hub on the Sunshine Coast to try to ward off the recruitment threat of NRL newcomers the Dolphins.
Lions midfielders out to match Suns’ ‘purple patch’
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan rates the Suns' current form as good as it's been in years and thinks any mental edge is gone as the Lions seek a ninth-straight win.
Collingwood, Bulldogs hit prime time in AFL fixture
The AFL has confirmed its fixtures for the next block of the home-and-away season, with the Magpies and Bulldogs featuring heavily in standalone matches.
NRL blindsided by NSW Government’s UFC announcement
The NRL says it was not advised about the NSW Government's decision to bring a UFC event to Sydney on the Sunday of the first week of finals.
Richmond skipper Nankervis back in AFL Dreamtime boost
Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis and Essendon defender Jordan Ridley are the big-name inclusions for Saturday night's "Dreamtime at the 'G" blockbuster.
Cleary makes history as Panthers beat gritty Broncos
The Panthers have ground Brisbane down in a steely 15-4 win that featured a Nathan Cleary landmark and a bizarre disallowed try to Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs.
DeChambeau enjoys clubhouse lead at PGA Championship
American Bryson DeChambeau has the clubhouse lead after frost delayed the suspended first round of the PGA Championship outside New York.
Nadal out of French Open, expects 2024 to be final year
Rafael Nadal has announced he's pulling out of the French Open with a hip injury and says he expects 2024 to be the final season of his tennis career.
Shocked Kangaroos determined to do it for Clarkson
Shocked North Melbourne players will have extra motivation due to Alastair Clarkson's mental health break, interim Kangaroos coach Brett Ratten says.
Attacking Port coach winding back clock: Demons coach
Melbourne assistant coach Troy Chaplin says an attack-minded Port Adelaide are winding back the clock to the early years of Ken Hinkley's tenure.
Eels set a fresh challenge for in-form Cartwright
As Parramatta fight to save their NRL season, captain Clint Gutherson is priming Bryce Cartwright to take his career-best form to a new level.
Jarome Luai fined for making contact with touch judge
Escaping with a fine which leaves him free for Origin, Penrith's Jarome Luai says his push on touch judge Chris Sutton was a case of mistaken identity.
Scott blows great start to PGA Championship
Former world No.1 Adam Scott is the leading Australian after the opening round of the weather-hit US PGA Championship in upstate New York.
Banana-drama! Walters wants Flegler in Maroons squad
Brisbane warrior prop Tom Flegler hails from a workaholic banana farming family and is a Queensland prop in waiting insists his coach Kevin Walters.
Adelaide’s Keays eyes top Dog in AFL milestone match
Adelaide's Ben Keays says he'd relish spending his 100th AFL match playing on Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli.
Boland has Broad plan to combat ‘Bazball’ in Ashes
Scott Boland has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket for Australia and is ready for his biggest test as he prepares to thwart England's aggressive batters.
World title ‘destiny’ as Moloney lives out wild dream
Andrew Moloney thinks a world boxing title in Las Vegas is his destiny after watching twin brother Jason win his own exactly a week earlier.
Basketball world cup door remains open for Simmons
Basketball sensation Ben Simmons remains a chance to make an appearance in Australia's world cup team with coach Brian Goorjian leaving the door open.
Chilli Sydney camp to ‘galvanise’ Cowboys: Todd Payten
The North Queensland Cowboys might love the tropical heat but an extended and chilly Sydney camp has come at just the right time, says coach Todd Payten.
Injured Liam Paro forced out of world title fight
Chronic tendonitis in both Achilles has forced Queensland's Liam Paro to pull out of his WBC super lightweight world title fight in New Orleans.
Bombers loom as Dreamtime litmus test for Tigers
Damien Hardwick will welcome back Toby Nankervis in the centre square as Richmond seek to stamp their AFL premiership credentials against Essendon.
Adelaide ponder Irankunda start for Mariners final
Adelaide United head into their semi-final second leg against Central Coast trailing 2-1 and could start young gun Nestory Irankunda.
Link to Lions’ glory days beyond Indigenous guernsey
Brisbane's Indigenous guernsey design tells a story of the AFL club's triple-premiership glory days and the men behind it think there could be more on the way.