Latrell stars in Origin audition as Souths sink Titans
Latrell Mitchell has had a near-faultless audition to win back his place in the NSW State of Origin side, leading South Sydney to a 46-12 win over Gold Coast.
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Emotional Melbourne bow out of finals and Super Rugby
Melbourne's time in Super Rugby Pacific is up after a quarter-final loss to the Hurricanes, despite the Rebels mounting a brave challenge against the top side.
Storm’s Queensland Origin pair set to face Knights
Melbourne skipper Harry Grant and star winger Xavier Coates are set to back up from State of Origin in a boost for the undermanned Storm against Newcastle.
Panthers back Martin, Edwards to be fit for Origin II
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary claims Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin should both recover in time to face Queensland in State of Origin II.
Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster
Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.
Alcaraz downs Sinner to set up Paris final with Zverev
Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Jannik Sinner in five sets, and another first-time French Open finalist Alexander Zverev will do battle for the Roland Garros crown.
Rejuvenated Lion Hipwood earns praise from coach Fagan
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has produced one of the best performances of his career, delighting Lions coach Chris Fagan.
Beveridge wants AFL to protect prior opportunity
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared the AFL will be a "very different game" if prior opportunity is scrapped for holding-the-ball free kicks.
Marshall lashes Tigers after worst half in club history
Wests Tigers' horror second half against St George Illawarra was their worst in the club's history, with ill-discipline infuriating coach Benji Marshall.
Lomax cleared, Ravalawa awaits sanction for dissent
Zac Lomax won't be sanctioned for taking out Tigers rookie Solomon Alaimalo, but axed winger Mikaele Ravalawa is facing a ban for abusing a NSW Cup official.
Alcaraz downs Sinner in five sets to reach Paris final
Carlos Alcaraz has reached his first French Open final, beating Jannik Sinner in five sets in a brilliant contest between the game's two young superstars.
Lomax scores 32 points as Dragons scorch Tigers
St George Illawarra have thrashed Wests Tigers 56-14 to return to the NRL's top eight, with Zac Lomax scoring 32 points on his own.
Clinical Chiefs end Queensland Reds’ Super Rugby season
The Chiefs have ended the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific season with a dominant first half of a 43-21 quarter-final victory in Hamilton.
‘I could have run faster’: Freeman’s Sydney 2000 regret
Cathy Freeman believes she could have taken women's 400m running to a whole new level at the Sydney Olympics if her main rival had competed in the final.
Injured Souths star doubtful to play before Origin II
Injured South Sydney captain Cameron Murray may not have the chance to re-assert his State of Origin credentials before teams are picked for game two.
Shannon Mato escapes with fine for hair pull in Origin
Shannon Mato has learnt her fate after going on report for pulling Yasmin Clydsdale's hair in the second women's State of Origin match.
Cowboys rest Origin representatives Robson, Taulagi
North Queensland have ruled out at least two of their State of Origin representatives for their round-14 clash with the Warriors.
Saints keen to extend Gold Coast’s painful road run
Gold Coast have lost all five of their away games this season, but they have a chance to end that rut when they take on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle
There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis.
NRL must do more to protect Reece Walsh: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's four-week ban isn't long enough to ensure players will stop putting shots on Reece Walsh.
Court denounces ‘hateful’ soccer match Nazi salutes
Three Croatian men have been convicted and fined after separately making '"unacceptable" Nazi salutes during the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final.
Suaalii’s immediate NSW career all but over after plea
Blues centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has accepted a four-match ban for the shot that knocked out Queensland's Reece Walsh in the State of Origin series opener.
Tevita Pangai Jr to make NRL comeback with Dolphins
After quitting the sport last year, Tevita Pangai Jr will make his NRL comeback with the Dolphins for the rest of 2024, reuniting with mentor Wayne Bennett.
Storm stars look to inspire Rebels to Super final upset
Storm star Christian Welch has used Queensland's unlikely 2020 State of Origin series win to try to inspire the Melbourne Rebels in their first Super final.
Three new faces as Diamonds plot more World Cup glory
Goalkeeper Ash Ervin and midcourters Georgie Horjus and Hannah Mundy are the new faces for the Diamonds, who will defend their Netball World Cup title in 2027.
Demon can’t wait for grass attack and Olympic assault
Australian star Alex de Minaur has enjoyed new-found confidence on clay courts after his Paris run - and will be back to shoot for double gold at the Olympics.
Lions’ midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs
Brisbane's midfield fired and Eric Hipwood kicked an equal-career high six goals to lift the Lions to a 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
The Townsville Redemption: Sky Blues eye Origin III
NSW will head to Townsville for the women's State of Origin decider with memories of last year's second interstate game still fresh in their memories.
Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin
Richmond coach Adem Yze says his club won't shy away from the magnitude of Dustin Martin's looming 300th AFL match.
Arnold laments unsafe pitch as Socceroos switch focus
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold and striker Kusini Yengi lamented a "dangerous" pitch in Bangladesh ahead of a tight turnaround to their next World Cup qualifier.
Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh
The Socceroos have huffed and puffed their way to a scrappy 2-0 Asian World Cup qualifying win over Bangladesh in hot and humid Dhaka.